International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Fired Pie announces additional Arizona locations

August 5, 2016

Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…

Hourly workers: The new endangered species?

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

The hourly labor market is getting tighter all the time for restaurateurs. A new national study reveals what these workers want and sheds light on how…

Using kitchen equipment to enhance food safety

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

A chef from one of the nation's largest kitchen equipment manufacturers answers questions about the role of kitchen equipment in protecting and even…

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza fires up a Virginia location

August 3, 2016

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza is debuting a new Chesapeake location, 237 South Battlefield Boulevard, today.

Restaurant recession looming? Debate begins

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

Is the restaurant industry heading for a downturn?

California Pizza Kitchen fires up LAX location

August 3, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen has moved into the renovated Southwest terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport, partnering with Areas food service.  

Restaurant kiosks serve up multiple demographics

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

QSR kiosks are all the rage these days, especially with McDonald's and other QSR giants jumping on the trend. Restaurant kiosks are now drawing in every…

NRA: Restaurateurs want technology without headaches

August 3, 2016

Only 12 percent of restaurant operators consider  themselves to be cutting-edge in implementing technology, according to a recent study conducted by the…

Papa John's revises upward after Q2 financials reported

August 3, 2016

Papa John's International Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods that ended June 26. Highlights from the quarter include:

5 questions for diners making the digital switch

by Jackie Berg — mArketing director, olo

As we cruise through 2016, with nearly 80 percent smartphone adoption, there is little debate: A restaurant brand's digital program is now of paramount…

The true effects of food photos: part 2

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The prevalence of social media photo marketing campaigns in food service raises an interesting question: Do consumers really feel satisfaction and happiness…

Pssst... QSR execs, got 10 minutes?

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

QSRWeb is seeking answers to its annual state of the industry survey.

Pie Five Pizza leaps into jaguar country

August 2, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening its second Alabama location at 7450 Airport Blvd. in Mobile. The location is just outside of the University of Southern Alabama.

New food allergy app seeks restaurants' participation

August 2, 2016

A new app introduced this week called DineSafe claims to take the risk out of eating out for people who have allergies or who are on special diets. About 1…

Little Caesars thinks inside the box

August 2, 2016

Little Caesars is bringing back an old favorite in its Box Set, according to a news release. The offering includes four slices of the chain's pepperoni Deep!

Would you like some kimchi in your burrito, sir? A look at Taco Bell's innovation process

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

The public relations folks at Yum! Brands recently took a moment to give us a peek inside their menu innovation process.

The true effects of food photos: part 1

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Back in the 1800s when photography was first invented, it would have been hard to imagine people using the technology to document lunch. As restaurants are…

Commodities: Papa John's is only gainer

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

The price of cheese continues its upward trend, while the prices for other common commodities monitored by pizzamarketplace.com fell over last week.

Rapid Fired Pizza slices up second Cincinnati location

July 29, 2016

The Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio is getting yet another Rapid Fired pizza late this summer, according to a company press release. The Montgomery Road…