IFA, Chamber of Commerce applaud statute blocking NLRB 'joint employer liability' expansion

April 20, 2015

The International Franchise Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Workforce Freedom Initiative announced their approval of a new law in Tennessee…

NRA partners with Craft Beer Expo for upcoming shows

April 20, 2015

National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the Craft Beverage Expo announced a partnership uniting Influencers from both organizations.

Extraordinary measures: The top four areas restaurants should measure for success

Today, forward-thinking restaurant operators are using modern video technology to measure virtually everything from shift readiness to inventory control.

Mobile payments app for restaurant goers seeks to cut wait time and feed the hungry

April 20, 2015

Full Society launches IndieGoGo campaign to finalize app development designed to allow users to donate when paying for a restaurant bill.

Encourage Millennial spending with healthy fare, good deals, study says

April 17, 2015

Their biggest complaints, according to the research, are that restaurants are too expensive, that it's cheaper to eat at home and that they feel better about…

Customers spend more across restaurant categories with mobile apps

April 17, 2015

Fast casual, according to the research, is the most likely restaurant category to report mobile ordering, at 1 percent of the segment's total traffic.

MasterCard's mobile ordering app powers new Harlem restaurant

April 17, 2015

The app, embedded with MasterPass, enables consumers to pay their bill when they're ready to leave an establishment.

California Pizza Kitchen CEO talks droughts, wages, 'next chapter'

April 17, 2015

California Pizza Kitchen's CEO talks with Fox News Business news.

New regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says

April 16, 2015

Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…

Complex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says

April 16, 2015

The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.

Your Pie celebrates 7 years, launches Maple Bacon Gelato

April 16, 2015

Your Pie announced the latest of the brand's seasonal Craft Pie Series, the new Maple Bacon Gelato.

New Classic Chicago Gourmet Pizza website emphasizes user experience with responsive design

April 15, 2015

Classic Chicago Gourmet Pizza partnered with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, Texas, to develop its new website.

Papa Murphy's teams up with partners for mobile marketing, interactive nutrition info

April 15, 2015

Papa Murphy's announces new partnerships to fight hunger, provide nutrition information and expand its Southeast presence.

Pie Five expands footprint in Chicago

April 15, 2015

The new restaurant marked Pie Five's 41st location.

The 'Fight for 15': Workers and restaurants battle for minimum wage

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

An already contentious issue, organizations including the International Franchise Association, the Service Employees International Union and others drafted…

Taxpayers picking up $9 billion tab due to low restaurant wages, study says

April 14, 2015

The release of the report comes a day before the National Restaurant Association's annual lobby day on Capitol Hill.

Fazoli's receives fundraising award, rolls out create-your-own-pizza

April 14, 2015

Fazoli's received the COEX Innovation Award for Marketing/Service for its ongoing fundraising efforts and food donations to Feed the Children. Fazoli’s also…

Pieology expands in Northern California

April 14, 2015

The new store seats approximately 85 guests inside and 20 outside.

Blaze launches in Nashville, prepares for Las Vegas and Chicago openings

April 13, 2015

The Chicago and Las Vegas restaurants will feature a selection of wine and craft beer.

Russo's forms partnership to expand brand, interest potential franchisees

April 13, 2015

The partnership between Guidant Financial, BoeFly.com and Russo's is part of Guidant's Funding Assurance program to help franchisors expand their brands.