How to get 'free' money out of your landlord

When it comes to opening a location in a shopping center, obtaining a lease with a prime location and reasonable lease terms can be difficult for many small…

Why the problem of restaurant pathogens REALLY may have a "silver" lining

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

A non-toxic type of cleaner that kills pathogens with a form of ionized silver is spreading in use after showing great results in several chains nationally.

The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…

A whole lot of movement going on in the pizza marketplace

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

Lots of action going on in pizza franchises this week. Here's a quick look at three that crossed our desks this morning.

Restaurant industry tentatively embraces emerging mobile technology

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez went to the National Restaurant Association Show for the first time to get a look at how restaurants are connecting…

Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety

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

Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.

Munchery same-day delivery launches in D.C.

June 15, 2016

Munchery, based originally out of San Francisco, has expanded into Washington D.C. The service delivers chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals to customers.

Report: Mobile-centric, reward strategies can foster customer engagement

June 15, 2016

To better engage consumers restaurants should deploy mobile-centric dining experiences and offer up rewards, according to a new report on loyalty strategies…

Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits

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

The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.

Yum! Brands names new strategy and investor relations chief

June 15, 2016

Yum! Brands Inc has hired Keith Siegner, 41, as its vice president of investor relations and corporate strategy. He assumes the role in early July and reports…

New games and the business they bring -- coming to tabletops everywhere

June 15, 2016

Helping customers get their game on is getting ever-easier, according to E la Carte, which announced that its delivering more guest-facing games to customers…

Free webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'

June 15, 2016

Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…

Humane Society CEO: Customers prefer restaurants that show compassion to animals

by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content

The CEO of the Humane Society of the United States discusses why he believes that restaurant brands embracing animal exploitation will lose cusomers.

'Responsibly sourced, low-waste' product line available from US Foods

June 14, 2016

Momentum is growing daily in the nation's push for better foods that come from responsibly sourced providers. Just this week,  food service industry supplier…

Pieology Pizzeria opens 4th Orange County location

June 14, 2016

Pieology is opening its fourth Orange County location at 16338 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA.

Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table

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

A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.

Uncle Maddio's responds to Florida mass slaying with food for the "helpers"

June 14, 2016

While many of the wounded victims of Sunday's Orlando club shooting rampage struggle for their lives in Florida hospitals, people around the state and across…

Persona Pizza Chef wins big again with house-made desserts

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

Persona Pizza may be small now as a chain, but its chef and co-founder has big plans and even bigger passion for his product.

Bavaro's opens third location in Florida

June 13, 2016

Bavaro's is opening its third Florida location, this time in St. Petersburg at 945 Central Ave.

Garbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off

June 13, 2016

In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…