Yes, Virginia, there is karma: Momofuku's David Chang wins 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

Momofuku founder and celebrity restaurateur, David Chang, became the first celebrity to win "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The winnings will help restaurant…

Why Automat's 'economics' make it the automatic choice for this QSR

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Can a tiny bite-sized pasta package known as the humble dumpling make it in the brutal restaurant world of the Big Apple and beyond? One veteran New York City…

Fast casual leaders talk food safety in the world of COVID-19

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

Food safety has always been top of mind for every restaurant, but is now even further a priority given the COVID-19 pandemic. Three fast casual brand leaders…

KFC Next Gen prototype steps-up digital, contactless experiences

With everything from cubbies and kiosks, to contactless everything, KFC unveils its Next Generation prototype restaurant.

Roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for Your Restaurant'

The restaurant leader's task of staying up-to-date on restaurant tech is a harrowing one, but this hour-long roundtable discussion on pizza restaurant…

McDonald's begins safety reassessment of US stores

With another surge of COVID-19 cases in the US, McDonald's is doubling down on safety measure and convening an industry roundtable on best pandemic practices.

Free webinar to get your brand tech-ready for 2021

Restaurant brands have learned survival strategies over the last year, and many leaned on tech. This webinar sums up the critical tech traits restaurants need…

Has US demonized restaurant industry as spreader of pandemic?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As a surge in COVID-19 grips the nation, restaurateurs are growing weary of the finger-pointing at their businesses as a major factor of rising cases. Instead…

Blaze, Cousins, Torchy's, &Pizza, Slim Chickens CEOs: 'Chaos is the new normal'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In this recent Fast Casual Executive Summit roundtable, &pizza Co-founder and CEO Michael Lastoria, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw, Cousins Subs CEO Christine…

Krispy Kreme expands into self-service to serve customers 24/7

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Krispy Kreme opened a pilot vending machine at its headquarters shop in Charlotte, North Carolina.  If successful, future machines will be placed in locations…

QSRs get gobbled up in turkey talk

Ready to talk turkey? QSRs sure are.

Plants dig deeper at McDonald's, Pizza Hut

McDonald's and Pizza Hut are embracing plant-based menu items.

Coming back from COVID-19: Tips, strategies and a silver lining

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

A panel of fast casual brand leaders shared how they're on a comeback trail post COVID-19 during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit as well as insight on…

McDonald's reports prediction-beating Q3 results, brighter path forward

McDonald's started its Monday off right with analyst-beating results from its third quarter, led by healthy U.S. sales for the period that ended Sept. 30.

Fast casual leaders talk gender inclusivity, how females can advance

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

There are more women than ever working in the fast casual industry, but it's still quite far from being a 50-50 gender split. Three female leaders share…

Take part in the roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for your Restaurant'

Join the discussion the afternoon of Nov. 10 to get the latest expertise on designing a solid tech strategy for your restaurant for the road ahead.

How COVID-19 is pushing, pulling delivery driver income

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

It seems counterintuitive that restaurant delivery driver income has fallen since April amidst a pandemic that makes their services more critical than ever…

2020 Perfect Pitch winner: We make a 'damn good biscuit'

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

Louisville, Kentucky-based Biscuit Belly took the top honor during the Fast Casual Executive Summit 'Perfect Pitch' competition, beating out three other…

The lowdown on upcoming menu trends: McAlister's, Ike's, other restaurateurs weigh in

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

On the menu trend flavor front, searing "heat" is turning to smoke, while coffee is sliding over to make room for tea, and customers are trading in exotic…

Inspire Brands' acquisition of Dunkin’ will more than double company's size

In a mammoth deal announced Saturday, 11,000-unit Inspire Brands signed a merger agreement with 20,500-unit Dunkin' Brands for a move that may signal some…