Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL

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

Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…

Congrats to the restaurant winners in the 2016 'Inc. 5000'

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

Inc. Magazine has named America's top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses, and the list includes a healthy representation of restaurants.

Expert advice for restaurateurs if a fake restaurant Facebook page steals your location

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

At least 60 Houston restaurants are being misrepresented as fictional restaurants, as we reported yesterday, but nobody is sure why. We posed the question to…

Yum! shareholders turn up the volume on demand for antibiotic-free meat

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

Two Yum! Brands shareholder groups step up the pressure on Yum! Brands to rapidly ban the use of the antibiotic-raised meats at all its brands' locations.

Houston plagued by fake restaurant listings

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

Somebody is creating dozens of fake restaurant Facebook listings for real restaurant locations in Houston. The question is, why?

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Hourly workers: The new endangered species?

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

The hourly labor market is getting tighter all the time for restaurateurs. A new national study reveals what these workers want and sheds light on how…

Using kitchen equipment to enhance food safety

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

A chef from one of the nation's largest kitchen equipment manufacturers answers questions about the role of kitchen equipment in protecting and even…

Restaurant recession looming? Debate begins

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

Is the restaurant industry heading for a downturn?

Restaurant kiosks serve up multiple demographics

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

QSR kiosks are all the rage these days, especially with McDonald's and other QSR giants jumping on the trend. Restaurant kiosks are now drawing in every…

The true effects of food photos: part 2

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The prevalence of social media photo marketing campaigns in food service raises an interesting question: Do consumers really feel satisfaction and happiness…

The true effects of food photos: part 1

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Back in the 1800s when photography was first invented, it would have been hard to imagine people using the technology to document lunch. As restaurants are…

The behemoth moves: McDonald's makes major menu changes

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

McDonald's USA is changing nearly half of its menu.

Cannabis quelling 'the munchies' fast casual style

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

One of the major players in the burgeoning legal marijuana business is lighting up a new franchising concept.

Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market

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

A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…

McDonald's brings virtual reality to light

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

McDonald's just completed a makeover of a Singapore location and it is using virtual reality kiosks to show off all its improvements.

Fighting pesticides, pathogens, other brand-crushing problems

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

Produce is at the heart of most food borne illnesses attributed to restaurants, according to national statistics. What are your procedures for cleaning produce…

More please! Hungry American business people increase spending on food

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

American workers are clearly hungry. And today, another report from the business dining sector shows just how ravenous we are when we're on the road or just…

New report predicts the road ahead for food service market

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

A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…