Part One: A new restaurant sector pokes its way out of the shell in California

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

In this first of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the chain that claims it's inventing a new restaurant sector that combines speed and quality…

Commodity prices all up, aside from two pizza stocks

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

It was an up week for the price of all commodities last week, although Domino's and Papa John's stocks fell.

Pressure building: McDonald's and joint employment

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

As the issue of joint responsibility for employee wages and other workplace issues winds its way through the docket with the NLRB, the battles lines appear to…

NRA 2016: 5 tips for retaining employees of all ages

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

Employers who successfully retain employees are careful to address generational differences among the varied ages of workers they employ. A panel of experts at…

Domino's wage theft suit could have big implications for chains

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

The suit claims that because of the under-calculated hours, employees at the franchises named were not compensated for more than $500,000.

NRA2016: 5 hot spots for global growth (Part 1)

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

Global growth potential is off the charts for food service, especially for concepts that revolve around limited service. These five areas show the greatest…

Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…

Most commodities down over last week

Diesel fuel and Domino's stock are exceptions in an otherwise down week for commodities.

My bacon-stuffed crust is better than yours!

Pizza Hut and Cici's have rolled out bacon-stuffed crust pizzas.

Commodities: Price fluctuations continue

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese, wheat and gasoline decreased while diesel fuel increased, and natural gas and pizza stocks varied.

Site selection secrets for restaurant tenants

The commercial space chosen by a restaurant tenant can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.

Commodities: Another week of fluctuation

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese decreased; wheat and gasoline increased; natural gas decreased; and pizza stocks were mostly down.

Negotiating the operating costs as rent for restaurant tenants

There are aspects of the operating costs that can be changed to the tenant's favor, although most commercial real estate professionals may explain that…

Commodities: Prices fluctuate

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese decreased; wheat, gasoline and natural gas increased; and pizza stocks were mostly down.

Bytes for bites: How disparate data can boost QSR franchise profits

QSR giants are not exempt from the rule that businesses should base product offerings on customer preferences. They arguably have the most access to data, yet…

3 tips for restaurant owners to master user-generated content

We live in a social media world and nowhere is that more clear than in the restaurant industry. Pictures of food are ubiquitous, dominating photo-driven…

Commodities: Cheese down, wheat, gas up

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fell, while wheat, gasoline and natural gas prices rose; pizza stocks were mostly up.

Kitchen design and technology: 5 ways to improve foodservice operations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A successful foodservice operation must incorporate three elements: food, people and equipment.

At the Summit: Are you embracing the Internet of Things in your franchise?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone seems to be talking about the "Internet of Things," or IOT, but what does that have to do with restaurants?

Who's winning the fast casual pizza game?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The fast casual pizzeria craze shows no signs of ebbing.