Commodities: Savings to be had on gas, wheat

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

Cheese prices continued their ascent on the commodities market last week, but there were savings to be had on most other restaurant necessities.

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Friday's Brexit left most pizza stocks relatively unchanged

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

The week that ended with the market-shaking news of Brexit, seems to have left pizza stocks relatively unchanged, though wheat commodity prices dropped sharply…

National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'

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

The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.

Retail group applauds lawmaker opposition to overtime rule

June 10, 2016

The National Retail Federation is applauding the lawmakers taking a stand against the proposed federal overtime rule advocated by the federal Department of…

3 steps to make third-party ordering work for your restaurant

by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions

Third-party sites generate sales — and often new customers — so they don't want to shut off the tap. But they're pulling their hair out over the transaction…

Study: Corporations need to more closely monitor employees' dining expenses

June 7, 2016

Corporations might soon be tightening limits on money spent for business-related dining and catering if the findings of a new research study by Dinova LLC and…

Yum! announces pricing of notes offering

June 3, 2016

Yum! Brands Inc announced that certain subsidiaries operating KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants have agreed to issue and sell $1.05 billion aggregate…

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.

Restaurant, oh restaurant, how do I pay thee? Study counts the increasing number of ways

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

May 12, 2016

Restaurateurs who offer the most-preferred ways to pay at their establishments are getting the edge in attracting business. That's one of the primary findings…

Free guide offers insight on working capital loan options

May 12, 2016

The consumer comparison service, SmallBusinessLoanRates.com, launched a campaign this week to help restaurant owners handle business financial challenges. The…

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…

Marco's Pizza featured on 'Undercover Boss'

February 25, 2016

Marco's Pizza President and Chief Operating Officer Bryon Stephens appeared on the CBS show "Undercover Boss."

Urban Outfitters moves into food service with Pizzeria Vetri acquisition

November 17, 2015

Consumer demand for casual dining a big reason for retailer's move into pizza market.

10 questions to ask before leasing commercial space

Are you planning to lease commercial space? Here are 10 questions you need to ask about the landlord and building.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

Commodities: Cheese down, gasoline up

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fell by nearly 5 cents, but gasoline has increased 8 cents over the past week.

Restaurant group wants feds to revamp proposed overtime policy proposal

July 1, 2015

The proposed new federal overtime rules are not sitting well with the National Council of Chain Restaurants.

Yum! Brands reports 2014, Q4 financial results

February 5, 2015

Yum! Brands Inc. reported full-year 2014 results and results for Q4 ended Dec. 27, 2014.

NTN Buzztime names new chief financial officer

December 22, 2014

Allen Wolff, among other responsibilities, will assume the principal accounting duties and report directly to CEO Ram Krishnan.