1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park

August 23, 2016

Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…

Should franchisors rethink employee training under the NLRB cloud?

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Using a networked, digitally driven, consumer model for employee training can turn employees into eager directors of their own professional development without…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Rapid Fired Pizza slices up second Cincinnati location

July 29, 2016

The Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio is getting yet another Rapid Fired pizza late this summer, according to a company press release. The Montgomery Road…

Malawi's bring Pizza with a Purpose to Virginia

July 28, 2016

The Church Restaurant Group will open the first Malawi's Pizza franchise on the eastern seaboard this fall, according to a news release. The first of five…

3 types of rewards to increase employee satisfaction

By Autumn Manning, CEO of YouEarnedIt

Chinese labor market stabilizes -- restaurant sector is key

July 21, 2016

The labor market in China appears to finally be stabilizing and one of the leading industries driving that turnaround is the food-service sector. That news…

"World's Fastest Pizza Maker" crowned by Domino's in Las Vegas

June 30, 2016

Dennis Tran would be just another Domino's franchisee if not for his incredible pizza making talent. Domino's has named Tran the 2016 World's Fastest Pizza…

Snagajob acquires PeopleMatter

June 23, 2016

Snagajob has acquired PeopleMatter, in hopes of creating a market-leading human capital management platform for the hourly market that addresses every aspect…

4 ways to prep for overtime changes

John Waldmann, co-founder and CEO of Homebase, offers advice to help brands become compliant with the Department of Labor's overtime ruling.

App helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers

May 26, 2016

An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…

Infographic: Which restaurant segment do execs want to work for?

To find out why job candidates are more attracted to certain companies and restaurant segments over others, Bristol Associates conducted a survey with a…

Online job matching platform pops up in Texas

May 20, 2016

Workpop, an online matching platform for job seekers and employers, has launched this week in Dallas and Houston. The platform, which helps small and mid-sized…

Marco’s Pizza puts emphasis on veterans

May 16, 2016

Marco's Pizza is going the extra mile to make franchises opportunities for the nation's veterans. Executives at the pizza restaurant said they have had great…

How to build a team that performs well in the weeds

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

Are you putting the right motivators and structure in place so your team will perform well when they are weathering a storm or serving in the weeds?

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.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza hires executives as business grows

April 21, 2016

The chain named Mollie Tregembo as vice president of marketing and Tammy Lucich as senior field marketing manager for the fast casual pizza franchise.

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…

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.

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…