Webinar: How Texas DQ used digital menus to ease growing pains

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

If you ask around you probably won't get a lot of argument to the assertion that digital signage is pretty cool, though some restaurateurs have concerns about…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…

Former Panera executive assumes Pieology COO role

October 25, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that industry veteran and former Panera Bread executive, Clay Sanger, is joining the company as chief operating officer. The…

5 last-minute ways to make the most of Halloween at your restaurant

If you're reading this article, your Halloween plans are probably late in coming together. Don’t sweat it. Embrace the festive spirit and bring guests through…

Commodities: Pizza love at stock market, ingredients prices rising

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

It was a very good week for all but one of the pizza stocks monitored here last week, though the prices paid for essential pizza ingredients rose mostly.

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.

Life after McDonald’s: former marketing exec becomes Uncle Maddio’s franchisee

October 21, 2016

Former McDonald's executive Craig Tappin has returned to his Denver hometown to open three Uncle Maddio's units. The deal will bring the total Uncle Maddio's…

Analytics ROI vs. the high cost of ignorance

It's best if restaurateurs approach analytics by first asking themselves what their highest value questions are and then consider the many ways those questions…

Angela Mia tomato products now non-GMO

October 20, 2016

ConAgra Foodservice said of of the Angela Mia tomato items are now non-GMO project-verified and are labeled as such to meet the growing consumer demand for…

Domino’s knocks down 91 straight quarters of global growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Domino’s Pizza continues to dominate the category with another strong quarter of financials marked by strong growth in same store sales, global store counts…

How supply chain technology helped 2 brands save money, drive profits

With the proper software, restaurant management can provide predictive and actionable insights into entire food supply chains, enabling greater visibility…

5 prep steps to maximize holiday restaurant business

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

Don’t look now, but the holiday season has, in the view of many, already started. For retailers, this is cash-or-crash time. For restaurant operators, this…

PizzaRev opens first northern California location

October 18, 2016

PizzaRev is opening its first northern California location at 5801 Folsom Blvd, in Sacramento.

Free webinar: 7 essential strategies for recession-proof restaurant systems

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Analysts are indicating a restaurant recession has already started. Whatever ultimately happens, it's clear those who invest in point-of-sale technology now…

7 ways to "Wow" your customer base

Brands often over-think the process when they’re attempting to come up with great ways to "surprise and delight" their customers. It doesn't have to be…

Uncle Maddio's on franchisee failure: Lessons learned drive growth forward

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

When you build a brand, you are taking a chance on new franchisees. There will be failures, shares Uncle Maddio's. The trick is to turn those failures into…

Commodity prices rise amidst a week of restaurant turmoil

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Amidst a week of bankruptcy announcements and less-than-rosy financial news across the restaurant industry, increasing commodity prices only rubbed salt in the…

Report reveals record wave of restaurant chain failings

October 17, 2016

An industry "over-expansion" is the culprit behind a wave of bankruptcy declarations by restaurant chains.