The chain turned in a 6.8 percent increase in same-store sales during Q3.

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Operators should examine their value proposition, leverage the convenience factor of restaurants and offer variety.

Digital customer engagement providers can now use social media accounts to link a customer's existing social media identity to a new digital customer relationship with a brand.

Many chains are giving away freebies to customers who can prove they voted.

CEOs tell you why your restaurants need new solutions.

Informational apps are more effective at impacting purchasing decisions than entertainment apps.

New menu and marketing initiatives continue to yield positive results.

Contingency plans put into place; franchisees told to heed local warnings.

A foodservice expert delivers tips on how to maximize performance by taking care of the basics.

Company's third quarter comp sales up across all four segments; guest and ticket counts rise.

Look for fast casual rebranding, bread experimentation and more snacking.

The company's 160 locations are expected to be remodeled by early 2014.

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Digital menu boards and digital signage are spreading quickly across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant sectors.

Mobile website visitors are in a rush; make sure all of the information they need is easily and quickly accessible.

Loyalty programs offer a way to build relationships with customers, and gather mission critical insight into their behavior.

CEO discusses Q3's soft sales and customer service initiatives, including a greater focus on mobile initiatives.

The chain's product pipeline in 2013 will include unique products that will be featured through a national campaign.

Operators are moving forward in their use of digital menu boards for the cost savings, greater revenues, reduced perceived wait times, flexibility and ambiance they offer.