Sweet Lorraine’s going back to school

September 3, 2015

Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! will soon be available to Wolverine fans thanks to its recently signed development deal with the University of…

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

Taco John's planning 15 Indianapolis locations

August 26, 2015

Taco John's is set to build the first of 15 Indianapolis-area stores.

Arby’s hires former Popeyes CDO

August 24, 2015

The new role highlights growth and brand opportunities.

McDonald's to open 20 locations in western Siberia

August 24, 2015

McDonald's is reaching out into the remote area of western Siberia.

Sloan’s Ice Cream to make San Fernando Valley debut

August 20, 2015

Sloan’s will open in LA's high-end outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination, The Village at Westfield Topanga.

Pieology Pizzeria opens new Las Vegas, Los Angeles locations

August 18, 2015

Custom pizza concept Pieology Pizzeria announced today that its second Las Vegas location is now open in Hughes Center, across the street from the Marriott…

New York restaurants file objections to $15 minimum wage

August 18, 2015

Quick serve franchise owners in New York, in a prelude to a possible lawsuit, have filed objections to a proposal to raise the minimum wage of their workers to…

Mythbusting: 6 myths why small brands 'can't' go international

Some smaller food brands incorrectly assume they cannot take advantage of the growing international food markets.

Yum! Brands to add 400 KFC stores in Turkey

August 14, 2015

KFC’s sales are expected to grow more than 10 percent annually in Turkey, making the country the second-biggest growth market after Russia, according to a…

Nontraditional footprint expansion: 7 points for success

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can reach a new audience and teach you how to overcome unique challenges to build a more successful…

Wienerschnitzel adds new director of franchise development

August 14, 2015

Ted Milburn has been named Wienerschnitzel’s new director of franchise development and brought significant experience to the table, according to a recent…

NRA: Restaurants serving opportunity for America’s youth

August 12, 2015

As summer winds down and students head back to school, the NRA is highlighting the restaurant industry’s role in providing job opportunities to millions of…

Long John Silver’s franchisee cuts drive-thru time with wireless audio system

August 12, 2015

Corbin Restaurants, a Long John's Service franchisee in Lexington, Kentucky, has deployed the Panasonic Attune II Wireless Audio System to improve customer…

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

Dunkin’ Donuts to open 2 restaurants in Baton Rouge; seeks franchisees

August 12, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts will open two restaurants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is seeking franchisees in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and…

Carl’s Jr. opening first unit in India

August 11, 2015

Carl's Jr. is set to open its first restaurant in India.

Hundreds wait in line for Iceland Dunkin' Donuts

August 6, 2015

Iceland’s first Dunkin’ Donuts opened Wednesday morning, welcoming more than 200 customers who had formed a line outside the door Tuesday night.