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.

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…

It's time to break the pencil: What employees need to know about food safety

With multiple locations and an ever-changing labor force, how can restaurants be confident the food they sell is safe and that every employee is acting…

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.

Marco's Pizza launches Marco's University online education, training program

April 14, 2016

Marco's Pizza has launched Marco's University Online, an online training and education platform that encourages Marco's team members to pursue formal education…

How Smashburger, Billy Sims BBQ, East Coast Wings get franchisees to be social

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marketers have been touting the benefits of digital marketing for years, but motivating franchisees to carve out time to learn the ropes can be difficult.

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.

Commodities: Another week of variation

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese, wheat and gasoline decreased, natural gas prices were mixed, and pizza stocks were mostly up.

Restaurants gear up for summer hiring season

April 11, 2016

Ninety-one percent of hourly employers anticipate hiring the same or more workers this summer compared to last year.

At the Summit: How to create a franchise-friendly supply chain

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The supply chain is often the thorn in the side of franchisors, especially those that have brands spread nationwide or globally.

Wingstop, Pizza Hut, Cici's Pizza execs debate importance of mobile apps

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The customer experience at a restaurant is paramount to a restaurant's success. Mobile apps have become increasingly part of that experience, but how important…

4 things you don't know about the ACA (but should)

The employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called "pay or play") is just one more area that is moving so fast that many…

Photo gallery: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 140 franchise execs gathered last week in Dallas at the Franchising Restaurant & Innovation Summit.