Blaze Pizza wins Emerging Entrepreneur award

June 29, 2015

The eight recipients employ approximately 2,700 people and have increased their workforce by more than 50 percent and revenues by 90 percent over the last two…

NY restaurant owners to governor: Keep NY open for business

June 26, 2015

More than 100 restaurant owners and operators representing hundreds of restaurants across New York sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo imploring him to keep New…

Online menu maker upgrades platform

June 26, 2015

Online menu maker iMenuPro has upgraded its platform to help restaurateurs and small business owners create menus without investing enormous amounts of time…

How helping employees reach financial stability will help your restaurant

Helping employees achieve financial stability by educating them on the public benefits already available not only helps improve the quality of their lives, but…

Restaurant digital signage is heating up

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

Digital menu board blogger looks at hot trends in restaurant digital signage. Digital menu boards and restaurant digital signage are getting smarter and and…

QSR outperforming FSR sales, report says

June 26, 2015

QSR sales increased 5.2-percent on the index, while full-service FSR sales increased 1.4 percent.

Pie Five launches Carolinas-inspired LTO

June 25, 2015

Pie Five has created the Carolina Golden BBQ Pie, piled with smoky pulled pork, diced pickles, melted cheddar, a kick of spice from fresh red onion and a tangy…

Technomic: Build-your-own concepts fueling fast casual growth

June 25, 2015

Customization, personalized menu items and staff engagement drive rapid sales expansion for fast casual restaurant brands.

Five Guys investors take bite out of Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint

June 25, 2015

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced today that S&S Group LLC is joining the Uncle Maddio’s team as minority stakeholders in the company and will serve on its…

Chain restaurants want health care law reform

June 25, 2015

The National Council of Chain Restaurants supports court's ruling.

Saving energy with employee engagement: Strategies for restaurants

What’s the secret to successful execution of a restaurant energy strategy? Two words: Employee engagement.

Ultra Thin Pizza intros pretzel crust

June 25, 2015

The crusts are suitable for a deck, conveyor, range, rotating, or convection oven or an open char-grill flame.

Coffee driving restaurant domination in UK, report says

June 24, 2015

The report includes an analysis of market size outlets and transactions in the U.K. and key players in the U.K. foodservice market.

Filter aims to reduce kitchens' carbon footprint, operating costs

June 24, 2015

A new filter system captures waste heat from cook lines to preheat water, an ecologically-friendly feature intended to save commercial kitchen operators…

Webinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'

June 24, 2015

A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.

20K free Domino's pizzas up to bat for MLB no-hitters

June 23, 2015

Domino's is offering free pizzas for every no-hitter through the end of the Major League Baseball season.

Mellow Mushroom serving up employee, guest recipes

June 23, 2015

Mellow Mushroom polled servers, bartenders, prep and line cooks from more than 170 locations to curate its Homegrown Picks Menu, which is available nationwide…

Beyond technology: 5 keys to managing menu updates

While many restaurant operators may be in good shape when it comes to meeting the caloric-labeling deadline of Dec 1, not all have considered the (print…

South by Southwest: Pizzerias on the move to Southern, Southwestern states

June 23, 2015

More pizzerias are preparing to expand, with most units popping up in Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Summer pizza menu: hot dogs, lobster, flatbread, and yes, a bit of cinnamon

June 22, 2015

Summer is in full swing, and pizzerias everywhere are putting a special twist on their version of summer food, taking advantage of hot weather food trends and…