What's in the future for build-your-own fast casual, QSR concepts?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

With a push from online ordering channels, customizable assembly line concepts, where consumers build their own products, continue to explode in the fast…

Technomic report delves into the 'what & why' of additive-free food

July 13, 2015

The challenge to operators is making the right decisions that will resonate with their consumers and be a good long-term fit for the brand.

ICXSummit15: From scavenger hunt to Skydeck, the highlight reel

by Christopher Hall — w, t

From an Under Armour installation that tests athletic ability to a Warby Parker photo booth experience, interactive customer experience was the order of the…

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business?

The decision to lease or to purchase commercial property is not always clear cut. When making the decision to purchase or lease, don’t buy simply for the sake…

Pieology exec joins PizzaRev as VP of Franchising

July 10, 2015

Craig Hopkins comes most recently from corporate and franchise growth at Pieology Pizzeria, also a fast casual pizza concept.

Little Caesar's brings back soft pretzel pizza

July 10, 2015

Little Caesars Pizza has brought back its Soft Pretzel Crust Pepperoni Pizza, along with the introduction of Cheese-N-Pretzel Dippers.

Merger allows PF Hospitality to franchise Pizza Fusion

July 10, 2015

The merger allows PF Hospitality Group to franchise Pizza Fusion restaurants specializing in organic fare free of artificial additives, such as preservatives…

Is QSR-plus the answer for struggling QSRs?

July 9, 2015

Technomic Executive Vice President Darren Tristano believes the key for struggling QSR brands is to create a space in the QSR-plus niche, rather than imitate…

Menu labeling mandate pushed back one year

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although the 12 month delay is welcome by some, brands should not use this time to rest on their laurels. Menu labeling is not going away and the faster…

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…

Pieology donates more than $1K to Multiple Sclerosis Society

July 9, 2015

The restaurant pledged to donate 100 percent of sales generated from a pre-opening event to the MS Society in order to affirm the company’s focus on social…

Enplug gives restaurants free TVs for service switch

July 8, 2015

In correlation with the release of its new app, Enplug, creator of operating systems for displays in businesses, is giving away 20 free TVs to restaurants that…

Delaget launches restaurant revenue recovery software

July 8, 2015

Employee theft is rampant in the industry, costing each multi-unit restaurant an estimated 5 to 7 percent in annual revenue.

Same-store sales increased for 15 consecutive months, NRA reports

July 8, 2015

Despite softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels in May, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index showed positive growth.

Coffee, donut, ice cream shops leading employment gains

July 8, 2015

Job growth within the restaurant industry was broad-based in the first half of 2015, with several of the major segments registering strong gains.

Foodservice industry to hit $1.1T by 2022, report says

July 8, 2015

New research reveals big growth ahead.

PizzaRev adds BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

July 8, 2015

Barbeque lovers can now have pulled pork on their pizza at PizzaRev.

New filters promise to 'lower water costs, reduce kitchens' carbon footprint'

July 8, 2015

Restaurants in Connecticut, Rhode Island and the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island now have access to a money- and energy-saving…

Review: Pizza paddle innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The Portion PadL is a highly versatile tool in that it can be used to cut small, medium, large and extra-large pizzas into as many slices as a restaurant owner…

A winning recipe — 4 tips to reduce liability in restaurants

To reduce the risk of liability lawsuits, restaurants should adhere to four strategies — attention, prevention, cooperation and mitigation.