'Do you want fries and a fill-up with that, sir?' C-stores compete for restaurant business

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

As if the restaurant business weren't competitive enough already, now it appears that convenience stores want in on the action, too. There's no telling how…

Remember the '70s? Mr. Gatti's does and wants you to, too

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

There's gold in those olden days for brands such as Mr. Gatti's that are finding nostalgia might be the best path into the future.

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…

Commodities: Cheese prices finally beginning to fall

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

Cheese prices are finally falling, but the price of wheat is taking up the slack in this week's commodity report of pizza restaurateurs.

Big reasons why big data can vastly improve marketing efforts

by Susan Lietz — SVP, MarComm, Tapad

We all know the big, failed product launches, especially those from companies known for marketing greatness like New Coke, the Arch Deluxe and Orbitz soda.

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.

5 great ways paid social ads can equal more restaurant reviews

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

It's no secret that online reviews can be very beneficial for a restaurant's reputation and business. But many restaurateurs are not aware that they can use…

Expert advice for restaurateurs if a fake restaurant Facebook page steals your location

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

At least 60 Houston restaurants are being misrepresented as fictional restaurants, as we reported yesterday, but nobody is sure why. We posed the question to…

What's it worth to dress like me? About $8 million if you're Chick-fil-A

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Chick-fil-A conducted its annual Cow Appreciation Day about a month ago, on July 12. If you're not familiar with this event, it's an annual rite at the chain…

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…

Using kitchen equipment to enhance food safety

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

A chef from one of the nation's largest kitchen equipment manufacturers answers questions about the role of kitchen equipment in protecting and even…

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…