New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

ShopKeep launches mobile app for iOS

January 14, 2015

The app works with ShopKeep Register, the company’s point of sale application, and offers users the ability to monitor business operations via their mobile…

Peter Piper Pizza picks a pizza publicity campaign

January 13, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Peter Piper Pizza has launched an integrated advertising campaign as part of its rebranding initiative.

Pizza Hut launches gluten-free pizza

January 13, 2015

Pizza Hut announced the launch of its gluten-free pizzas through a partnership with Udi’s Gluten Free and the Gluten Intolerance Group.

Mellow Mushrooms expands in Ohio

January 13, 2015

Rocky River, Ohio-based Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open at 19333 Detroit Road.

Blaze celebrate Gainesville opening with free pizza offering

January 13, 2015

Fast casual pizzeria Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza celebrated the grand opening of its first Gainseville, Florida location by offering customers a free 11-inch pizza.

Papa John's offering industry incentives to new and existing franchisees

January 13, 2015

Louisville, Kentucky-based Papa John's has announced the 2015 U.S. Development Incentive Program for new and existing franchisees effective January 2015.

Pie Five plants flag in Orlando

January 13, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced its first restaurant in Orlando, Florida is opening this week.

Franchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7

January 13, 2015

The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…

PAR announces rollout of SureCheck Advantage device

January 13, 2015

Users can perform checklists and access unlimited compliance data and reports using the SureCheck Advantage.

Zomato acquires Urbanspoon

January 13, 2015

The deal marks restaurant search app Zomato's entrance into North America. Zomato is now active in 22 countries.

Gas and wheat prices continue to fall

Gas prices have fallen even further and are down more than $1 from a year ago.

CiCi's VP joins Orange Leaf as president

January 12, 2015

Geoff Goodman, who most recently served as VP of Brand Excellence for CiCi's Pizza, will oversee operations, product development, brand management and…

Franchise association names new regulatory VP

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

NRA expands Healthy Dining partnership

January 12, 2015

Healthy Dining provides nutritional knowledge to NRA members and their customers.

PastaMania to launch in Shanghai

January 12, 2015

Singapore-based Italian restaurant chain, PastaMania, is set to launch on Feb. 1 at Shanghai’s Raffles City Mall in downtown Huangpu District, Renming…

Heartland to offer Merchant Breach Warranty

January 12, 2015

If the encryption fails on a Heartland Secure machine, Heartland will reimburse the merchant for the amount of compliance fines, fees and/or assessments the…

How one independent pizzeria survived growing pains

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Getting noticed is a challenge, you have to offer something truly great and differentiate yourself in several ways, says CEO of Louisville-based Loui Loui's.

Datum Corporation Adds New Talent to Executive Leadership Team

Datum Corporation, a national technology consulting company specializing in the multi-unit restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of Jeannette…

House passes bill defining full-time as 40 hours per week

January 9, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30 this week, which if it becomes law would set the definition of full-time work to 40 hours per week.