Study probes generation gap at the dinner table

August 16, 2016

At a time when younger generations have no idea how a manual typewriter or rotary dial phone works, it's not surprising that there are big generational…

'Bam!' Emeril gets into 'shoe biz'

August 16, 2016

There's nothing funny about slipping in the kitchen, but the thought of Chef Emiril Lagasse — known for his trademark expression, "Bam!" — is going from show…

Stellar Loyalty, Splick.it/Onosys unveil collaboration

August 16, 2016

Stellar Loyalty and Splick-it/Onosys have announced a partnership to provide a pre-integrated solution for a next generation restaurant experience. 

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Domino's delivers ... salads

August 15, 2016

When everybody else wants pizza, there's always one sanctimonious hold-out who must have a salad instead. That fact is key in Domino's reasoning for bringing…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Portesi products reach new markets in Wisconsin

August 10, 2016

Mid-Wisconsin Beverage is now distributing Portesi Italian Foods and Emil’s product lines across north and central Wisconsin markets.

Cici's sees high levels of franchise growth

August 10, 2016

On the heels of positive growth, Cici’s is expanding with the signing of franchise agreements for over 70 new stores.

Donatos Pizza plans launch in tri state area

August 10, 2016

Donatos Pizza is expanding to at least three new locations in the tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years

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

August 9, 2016

More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…

Domino’s fires up store No. 13,000

August 9, 2016

Domino’s Pizza is celebrating the grand opening of its 13,000th store, this one located in Auburn, Washington and owned by franchisees Greg and Kenra Keller.  

Papa John's campaign supports program to help young domestic violence victims

August 9, 2016

Papa John's is launching a campaign in some of its Texas locations to help a pro football player's organization help kids whose lives have been dismantled by…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

Can coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?

August 5, 2016

In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…

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…

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.

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.  

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: