Yum! offers $4.6 billion of new debt in anticipation of split from China business

May 19, 2016

At the close of business Wednesday, Yum! Brands Inc announced that it was offering $4.6 billion of new debt to optimize its capital structure ahead of a…

Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…

Survey: Consumers leveraging smartphones to make dining decisions, find deals

May 18, 2016

Consumers are continuing to use their digital devices to help make dining decisions, including searching for nearby locations and deals, according to a survey…

Why investing in 'corporate governance' is key to restaurant survival

This will involve investing in legal counsel to prepare documents governing the relationships between your company's officers, directors, and shareholders…

Why restaurants should embrace 'Fail-Fast' methodology

by Tal Zvi Nathanel — US CEO, MyCheck

"When restaurants try something new, they aren’t looking to fail, they are looking to adapt or evolve. Fail fast is evolving, taking risks, and recognizing…

The pre-shift meal: Sometimes simple is best for team building

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

One of the easiest and most effective options for "team building" is the pre-shift meal.

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…

Could backyard brick pizza ovens burn your business?

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

Could backyard chefs with a hankering for the puffy crust and smoky flavor of brick-oven pizza soon be the pizza restaurateur's biggest competition?

Pizza restaurateurs: Start your calorie counters

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

When the FDA issues its Notice of Availability for menu labeling guidelines later this month, pizza restaurateurs across the U.S. will have one year to get…

How fans create a comfortable, more profitable restaurant

Overhead fans are an effective way to distribute both air-conditioned and heated air. Using fans to mix the air creates consistent temperatures throughout the…

5 considerations before going green

Before you make the leap to a greener restaurant, here are five important things you should know.

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.

Revention launches digital guest management solution

May 9, 2016

Revention has launched an ordering module designed to help pizza joints and other full-service restaurants manage operations, according to a company press…

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.

Domino's CEO: Business robust in Q1

April 28, 2016

Domino's Pizza reported a solid Q1, revealing same-store sales, global store counts and earnings per share were up.

Enough of the 'why' on employee engagement, give me some 'how'

Creating engagement doesn’t need to be abstract, however, because the basics of engaging a workforce are commonly recognized business principles.

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…

Yum! Brands reports 21% profit growth

April 25, 2016

Yum! Brands reported that Q1, which ended March 19, resulted in a better-than-expected core operating profit growth of 21 percent, driven by 42 percent growth…

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.