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…

PAR Brink POS completes integration with HotSchedules

February 19, 2016

AR Tech Inc, a provider of point-of-sale solutions to the restaurant industry, announced the complete integration of PAR's Brink POS with HotSchedules, a…

MOD Pizza makes key leadership appointments

February 17, 2016

MOD Pizza has added three leadership positions to support the company's national and international expansion.

Eyenalyze launches iOS back-office restaurant mobile app

February 16, 2016

Eyenalyze, a provider of back-office solutions, announced the launch of its iOS app.

Subway, Cava Grill execs will discuss supply-chain traceability during free webinar

February 15, 2016

Execs will discuss how they are taking a proactive approach to implementing end-to-end traceability across their supply chain.

Commodities: A mixed report

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese increased, wheat and gasoline decreased, natural gas was mixed, and pizza stocks mostly fell.

RAVE Restaurant Group suffers Q2 loss

February 12, 2016

RAVE Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, reported that it suffered a loss during Q2 of 2015.

Video: Illegal Pete’s founder discusses how raising hourly wage to $17 has grown his business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employees get a food and drink credit, medical and dental insurance and tips, which all resulted to a 3.2-percent increase to the brand's bottom line.

What 5 qualities do you need in your frontline employees?

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

As restaurant operators, the most important thing we do is coach and develop our people.

Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.

Commodities: Most prices fall

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The prices for cheese increased, but wheat, gasoline, natural gas and pizza stocks fell last week.

HotSchedules, PeopleMatter partner to create workforce management platform

February 8, 2016

HotSchedules and PeopleMatter announced a multiphase partnership to create a restaurant industry workforce management platform.