FCES15: Tips on building a foundation for profitable growth

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Strategic and profitable growth for today's restaurants, quick service eateries and retailers is a comprehensive endeavor. But it's doable and the number one…

Supply chain: How Millennials have changed everything

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Caught in a vise, squeezed from one side by cut-throat competition and rising consumer demands — particularly those of the millennial generation, and from the…

El Pollo Loco facing shareholder lawsuit

October 20, 2015

El Pollo Loco is facing a shareholder class action lawsuit filed by The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check on behalf of purchasers of the El Pollo Loco…

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit kicking off in March

October 19, 2015

The event is targeted to corporate executives and will focus on powering franchise growth through technology and leadership.

NCR Silver boosts functionality for franchises, small business operators

October 15, 2015

NCR Small Business is upgrading its tablet point of sale system, NCR Silver, to give small business and franchises new marketing, inventory and communication…

Danny Meyer's restaurant brands eliminate tipping

October 14, 2015

Union Square Hospitality Group announced today that starting in November, it will eliminate tipping at all of its13 full-service venues, while also increasing…

Dead mouse found in Subway sandwich in Oregon

October 14, 2015

A customer says he found a dead mouse in a sandwich at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln City, Oregon, Portland’s KGW.com reports.

Krystal announces new SVP of operations

October 13, 2015

Krystal announced that Scott Gallagher has assumed the role of senior vice president of operations.

7 ways to grow your brand via nontraditional spaces

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can prove to be a positive move that lands a new audience and teaches you how to overcome unique…

Wendy's CEO announces mid-2016 intent to retire, succession plans

October 12, 2015

The Wendy's Company announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Emil Brolick plans to retire from management duties in May 2016. He is expected to be…

Report: Small business owners not concerned with competing with national brands

October 6, 2015

The top concerns for merchants are competing small businesses, changing EMV requirements as well as the overall state of the economy and how it will impact…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

Fast Casual Exec Summit to take Miami

October 2, 2015

Many of the industry’s most successful CEOs will attend to share the secrets of their successes.

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

2 QSR execs discuss new design formats

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSRWeb.com interviewed two restaurant system executives to learn what they did to rebrand their chains and remodel their stores.

Payroll pains: The mistakes killing your restaurant’s bottom line

There are three main payrolls risks: errors, cheating and compliance.

White Castle welcomes 84 employees into 25-Year Club

September 24, 2015

White Castle employees were celebrated for their longevity of service at a ceremony held in Columbus.

Grandfather invents 'safe' cleaning agent to disinfect restaurants' indoor playgrounds

September 24, 2015

After taking his grandchild to a dirty indoor playground at a restaurant, a grandfather created a three-step system to help restaurant and other facility…

YUM! struggling to create fast casual winner

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.

Subway co-founder dies at age 67

September 15, 2015

Fred DeLuca, co-founder of Subway died Monday at age 67.