Bob Walter tapped as non-executive chairman of Yum! Brands

March 11, 2016

Yum! Brands has appointed Robert D. Walter to serve as non-executive chairman of the board.

5 little missteps that are killing your kitchen

Here are a few missteps you are likely to make that hinder you from maximizing your weekly cooking efforts.

Why calculating restaurant labor as percentage of sales is foolish: Part 1

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

It's safe to say, the timely collection of relevant, detailed and accurate information is critical to understanding labor costs.

Manitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company

March 7, 2016

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…

Commodities: Natural gas hits historic low

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The prices for cheese, wheat decreased and gasoline increased, natural gas fell significantly, and pizza stocks fluctuated.

How to deal with renovations, construction

Before completing any renovations or repairs to the property yourself, it’s vital for restaurateurs to understand that landlords often reserve the right to…

4 ways to control your food costs in 2016

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, but the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

RAVE Restaurant group names new president of Pizza Inn

March 1, 2016

RAVE Restaurant Group Inc has named Bob Bafundo as the new president of Pizza Inn.

Commodities: A mixed report

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fluctuated, wheat decreased, gasoline increased, natural gas fell and pizza stocks rose.

Funding your pizza franchise in 2016

Wouldn't it be great if your franchise funding options were as tasty as the pizza you believe in?

3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand

Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.

Domino's earnings on a 'positive cycle'

February 26, 2016

Domino's strong sales and store-count growth capped a good year for the company.

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.

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."

5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

Papa John's announces promotion of chief ingredient officer

February 23, 2016

Papa John's International Inc promoted Sean A. Muldoon to chief ingredient officer.

Commodities: Pizza stocks rally

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese remained steady, wheat and gasoline increased, natural gas fell, and pizza stocks rebounded.

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…