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.

West Virginia man suing Burger King for racial discrimination

February 11, 2015

A Morgantown, West Virginia, man is suing a Burger King location for racial discrimination

Restaurant Brands International to release 2014 results Feb. 17

February 11, 2015

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is set to release its full year and Q4 2014 financial results on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, with an investor conference…

Panera, Chick-fil-A, Papa Murphy's receive Award of Excellence

February 11, 2015

Chick-fil-A took the No. 1 spot for excellent quick-service restaurant chains of the 148 ranked in the Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track 2014 Awards of…

New eco filter to help restaurants earn green certification, save on gas bills

February 11, 2015

Next Step Living, provider of home energy solutions in the Northeast, today announced it is entering the commercial energy-efficiency market by launching the…

NRA renews CEO's contract

February 10, 2015

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on its decision to renew the contract for Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

Canadian franchise conference to educate aspiring franchisees

February 10, 2015

The Canadian Franchise Association's conference for aspiring entrepreneurs, The Franchise Show, is returning to Toronto Feb. 21 - 22 at the Toronto Congress…

Wendy's predicts $475M in franchise sales

February 10, 2015

Franchise sales are expected to bring the company $400 million to $475 million.

Top 3 things to know about hourly hiring in 2015

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

The upcoming year will be filled with changes and trends that affect how you interact with both job seekers and current employees.

Infographic: Restaurant workers express optimism about the industry

February 9, 2015

Nine out of 10 workers surveyed say the restaurant industry is a good place to land a first job.

Marco's COO predicts real estate pressure, higher prices for restaurants this year

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Technomic research recently predicted that the $680 billion restaurant industry will see three percent growth in 2015. What else can industry leaders expect in…

Summit will focus on real estate issues for restaurants

February 9, 2015

The invitation-only event will include examination of real estate philosophies, effective development and site selection and tips for dealing with…