Back Yard Burgers to expand in 2015

February 17, 2015

Back Yard Burgers reported the company will see new growth this year with existing franchise partners scheduled to open additional stores and deals for…

Church's Chicken teams up with Ink Link for 'rebuilding phase'

February 16, 2015

Atlanta, Georgia-based Ink Link Marketing, a marketing and public relations firm specializing in the restaurant and hospitality space, was named PR Agency of…

Krispy Kreme intros cookie dough and java chip donuts

February 16, 2015

Krispy Kreme has unveiled its new Krispy Kreme Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Java Chip Doughnuts available now through March 22.

Wendy's to expand in the Middle East

February 16, 2015

Shuwaikh, Kuwait-based Alghanim Industries and The Wendy's Company announced the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement to expand the Wendy's brand in the…

Fazoli's posts 13.6 percent same store sales increase for January

February 16, 2015

Fazoli's franchisees and company units posted a combined 13.6 percent same-store sales increase in January – more than double that of their quick-service…

Census Bureau releases hospitality industry data for Colorado, Hawaii

February 16, 2015

This release is the first for the accommodation and food services sector and covers Colorado and Hawaii.

E la Carte named one of Fast Company's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies

February 16, 2015

E la Carte announced it has been named by Fast Company as one of the magazine's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2015.

Checkers and Rally's capitalize on dessert trends in new Sweet Side menu

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone has a sweet tooth, but the question is, what are the flavors that customers most crave?

Small businesses don’t 'like' the new Facebook

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Facebook finally adopted the publishing model of the old school media: If you want to publicize your business, you have to pay. Small business owners and…

POS developer SpeedLine integrates kitchen automation software

February 13, 2015

Vancouver, Canada-based pizza and delivery restaurant point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. announced a new integration with ConnectSmart Kitchen…

Heartland acquires Dinerware and pcAmerica

February 13, 2015

Heartland Payment Systems, a payments processor and provider of merchant business solutions, announced the acquisition of Dinerware and pcAmerica, two…

South Korean bb.q to launch franchise in US

February 13, 2015

South Korean franchise bb.q, Best of the Best Quality Chicken, a fast-casual fried and grilled chicken concept, is announcing the official launch of its…

Sub and sandwich franchise revenue expected to grow, study says

February 12, 2015

IBISWorld has released a market report, the Sandwich and Sub Store Franchises, which according to a company announcement, shows that the industry has…

Valentine's Day deals from pizza to travel sweeten the holiday

February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day deals range from heart-shaped food to a chance to win a trip for two.

January 2015 restaurant sales increase 7.4%, study says

February 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies announced that in-store restaurant sales for January 2015 increased +7.4 percent year over year.

Getting back to your marketing roots

Although mobile and social media marketing have been hot industry topics for the past few years, you can’t have a strong digital showing without first…

How customers' expectations define your brand

by Andrew Sharpe — Retail Strategist, BRANDSPANK

The success of your brand lies in good, old-fashioned customer service — with the emphasis on "good."

On the Move: Subway and Sonic celebrate milestones

February 11, 2015

Virginia, California and Rhode Island saw new openings this week.

Subway celebrates 30,000th North American opening

February 11, 2015

Subway is celebrating the opening of its 30,000th North American store located on the campus of George Mason University.

Rhode Island entry makes Sonic's 45th state

February 11, 2015

Sonic Drive-In announced two new franchise development agreements in Rhode Island.