On the Move: fast casual pizza joints expanding footprint

June 11, 2015

Fast casual pizza chains are a growing trend and two brands are expanding their footprints.

Creating franchise-friendly supply chains

A well-managed supply chain accomplishes three vital goals that are critical to a franchisee’s operations and bottom line:

Webinar registration open: 'How to Deliver a Stellar Site Search Experience'

June 11, 2015

The free webinar will teach business owners how to craft a user-friendly site search experience.

Net Element upgrades POS solution

June 11, 2015

Net Element has launched Aptito v.2.9, a proprietary cloud-based POS system that provides universal payment acceptance and numerous restaurant productivity…

International consumers driving demand for Western-style restaurants in China

June 10, 2015

Research and Markets has released Canadean Ltd's new report "Chinese Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice in China to 2019."

Restaurants most affected by dirty reviews online

June 10, 2015

A new Harris Poll conducted by Cintas Corporation found that consumers take online reviews seriously, especially reviews about the cleanliness of a business.

Creator of Dove's 'Real Beauty Campaign' joins McDonald's

June 10, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced the appointments of Robert Gibbs as executive vice president, global chief communications officer and Silvia Lagnado as…

Nathan's Famous posts positive Q1

June 10, 2015

Nathan's Famous reported results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 29, 2015.

Bird Flu: What restaurants can do to overcome its impact

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

While financials for publicly traded restaurants remain positive remain positive overall, helped by lower cheese and wheat costs, many operators must still…

Independent restaurants supported with 'gifts of gratitude'

June 9, 2015

Restaurant.com, a dining deals site, is offering savings at more than 20,000 restaurants and giving free gifts of gratitude to independently owned restaurants…

Free mobile app to reduce wait times

June 9, 2015

The Ampersand Group, a mobile technology company, announced the launch of its first restaurant application, Split, allowing diners to pre-order takeout, pay…

Restaurants to add 500K jobs this summer

June 9, 2015

Restaurants are expected to add 522,000 jobs this summer season, according to the NRA.

U.S. expected to lead global restaurant industry

June 9, 2015

Research and Markets unveiled its latest report, the Restaurants: Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide

Taco Bell testing alcohol, redesign: Is it rebranding as fast casual?

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

Taco Bell is testing test beer, wine, and “mixed alcohol freezes” this summer in a redesigned store format.

Baskin Robbins to open mall kiosk

June 8, 2015

Baskin-Robbins announced it has secured space for its upcoming store located in North County Westfield Mall in Escondido, California, as part of its expansion…

Restaurants hitting home runs in baseball stadiums

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Peanuts and Crackerjacks have always been staples at baseball stadiums around the country, but restaurants are trying to add other cuisines to baseball fans…

Subway partners with Pixar for Inside Out movie

June 8, 2015

Subway Restaurants announced the premiere of its latest spot tied to the upcoming Disney Pixar blockbuster Inside Out, which airs in theaters June 19.

McDonald's global sales down

June 8, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.3 percent in May.

Study: Tea offerings growing; coffee still most popular

June 8, 2015

Hot brewed coffee is the most consumed beverage in America after tap water, according to Datassential's latest report, the MenuTrends Keynote on Non-Alcoholic…

PizzaRev ranks in Top 100 Movers and Shakers

June 8, 2015

For the second year in a row, PizzaRev claimed a top spot in the 2015 Top 100 Movers and Shakers ranking published by FastCasual.com.