CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

Restaurants realizing importance of mobile payments and loyalty

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Loyalty and order-ahead-and-pay are becoming the standard in the industry.

Leaders of Fazoli's, Saladworks, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Grimaldi's, Focus Brands: 'Change is coming'

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

The sands are shifting almost daily and almost on every front: That's the verdict from five restaurant industry leaders who shared their views Monday on the…

Oscar Meyer teaches an ol' dog new, nitrate-free tricks

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

Oscar Meyer will offer hotdogs with no additional nitrates or nitrites.

Heads up: Here come 92 million Mother's Day revelers

Two out of every five Americans will dining out this Sunday, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line

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

Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.

What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?

Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.

'Do you deliver ... profits?' This webinar does

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

Mastering delivery isn't easy, but this free May 18 webinar is a great place to learn how to re-ignite your program.

Carolinas' Shuckin' Shack finds recycling shells sells

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

Oyster restaurants are at the forefront of a shell-recycling movement that not only may again make Chesapeake Bay a hotbed of oyster activity but also serves…

How blockchain technology brings new efficiencies and transparency to the food supply chain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A blockchain allows anyone with access to its electronic ledger to track what went into a product and who handled it along the way. This transparency is…

Future franchisees are watching: What do they see in you?

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

Three restaurant industry leaders talk about branding strategy when it comes to the essential task of drawing franchisees in for business.

Rapid Fired Pizza adds 175 restaurants, 4 states, 2 franchising veterans

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

Rapid Fired Pizza is living up to its name today, announcing that it has signed two area development agreements with a pair of restaurant industry veterans who…

What's the state of the fast casual industry?

The 2017 State of the Industry report polled more than 250 operators on their businesses to uncover the year's top trends.

Will menu-labeling requirements be delayed — again?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It seems seven years weren’t enough for members of The National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Grocers Association to become compliant with…

How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.

3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand

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

Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…

Subway and Dairy Queen share digital signage lessons

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

When Subway and Dairy Queen set out to upgrade their locations with digital signage menu boards, they found the process more difficult than anticipated. The…

Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…

How technology can improve ROI of maintaining foodservice equipment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Foodservice equipment has long required multiple distribution levels. Managing equipment information on such equipment places a heavy burden on all players in…

Capturing today's diners? A lot of it is still about 'the money'

Even with the surprises that the AlixPartners diners' preferences poll has shown this week, in many ways it still all comes down to the fact that customers…