Hungry Howie's eyes NJ, NY markets

October 31, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza will exhibit at the New York New Jersey Franchise Expo Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will…

Franchise Business Index shows slowed growth

October 31, 2013

Growth of the Franchise Business Index slowed as the component measuring employment in franchise-intensive industries showed no monthly gain for the first time…

Millennials want brands that enable them to share something useful

Jeff Fromm spoke about marketing to Millennials at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans. He cautioned brands to not take a blanket approach…

7 ways your restaurant's website boosts your bottom line

Add keywords to reflect your niche; this attracts new people to your restaurant through generic searches.

Lemon tops the list of 2014 menu trend predictions

October 30, 2013

Brand development company Sterling-Rice Group has identified its top 10 food trend predictions for menus and supermarket shelves in 2014.

CiCi's Pizza plans equity partnership with franchisees

October 30, 2013

CiCi's Pizza will present information about its "equity partnership" program during the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference in Las Vegas Nov. 4-6.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans 15 Chicago restaurants

October 30, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will enter the Chicago market with three new locations.

GE Capital enhances digital business tool for restaurant owners

October 30, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance will demonstrate enhancements to its SmartChart at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas.

Papa John's issues quarterly dividend

October 30, 2013

Papa John's International Inc.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per common share, payable Nov. 22, to shareholders of record…

Former Apple exec signs on as Spin! Neapolitan Pizza partner

October 30, 2013

Veteran finance and operating executive Michael W. Kramer has joined Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza as a partner.

Pie Five Pizza plans San Antonio expansion

October 30, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. is currently seeking franchise partners to expand into the San Antonio market.

Implement something unique into your restaurants

Jarrod Cooper, senior project manager at CMA, spoke on a panel about trends in restaurant architecture at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New…

The myth of confidentiality

A group purchasing organization cannot exist if it shares pricing of one company with another.

Pizza Hut reintroduces mobile apps with location-based offers

October 29, 2013

Pizza Hut is reintroducing its mobile apps for Android, iPhone and tablets, along with its mobile website.

More consumers taking advantage of restaurant deals

October 29, 2013

Restaurant visits on a deal or discount increased across all segments in the first nine months of 2013 after declining in 2012, according to The NPD Group.…

Uno Chicago Grill engages customers with tabletop technology

Casual dining is the last space where customers give their credit card to someone who walks away with it.

Greenfield Farms' acquisition of Carmela's Pizzeria complete

October 29, 2013

Colorado-based Greenfield Farms Food Inc. announced today that is has closed the acquisition transaction with Carmela's Pizzeria.

Take care of your customers

Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotsky's, was part of the CEO panel during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans. He said that operators are currently…

IFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion

October 29, 2013

Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…

Domino's hosts post-Halloween carryout promotion

October 29, 2013

From Nov. 11-17, Domino's Pizza will offer a $5.99 carryout special for large, two-topping pizzas. The promotion follows the busy Halloween season, one of the…