Jan 14 webinar: 'Agile QSR Operation in Uncertain Times'

January 5, 2021

In an ever-shifting restaurant landscape, only the nimble survive, so it pays to have a coach in leadership and brand management agility. That's where a Jan.

Subway, NFL veteran launch protein push, teen sports contest

January 5, 2021

NFL veteran Marshawn Lynch is working with Subway restaurants to drive home the health benefits of eating at the chain. Through an ad campaign across TV…

Dunkin' perks up plant-based breakfast with LTO

January 5, 2021

Dunkin' is now offering a Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast sandwich to its lineup for a limited time, according to a company press release. Featuring a…

Sonic 'slinging' chicken sandwich LTO

January 5, 2021

Sonic has launched a chicken sandwich LTO for January called the Chicken Slinger, which — like the McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich announced the same day as…

McDonald's chicken strategy: Not just a sandwich, an entire platform

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

When McDonald's officially starts selling its Crispy Chicken Sandwich in late February, it's not only responding to the pleas of franchisees over the last year…

CFS Brands acquires AyrKing

January 4, 2021

Oklahoma City-based CFS Brands has completed the acquisition of AyrKing, a food preparation equipment company. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Louisville…

Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants

January 4, 2021

In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…

Dunkin' roars into 2021 with 'Extra Charged Coffee', mood quiz

December 29, 2020

Dunkin' is pumpin' it up for the new year with the addition of so-called "Extra Charged Coffee" to its menu, packing 20% more caffeine than the brand's classic…

QSR execs reveal how COVID-19 has changed leadership styles

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

The last pandemic-stricken year has levied a literal cascade of slings and arrows at QSR leaders, which has seriously altered the way they are doing their…

Class actions allege Burger King’s parent company violated securities laws

At least four separate law firms have filed suit against Popeyes', Burger King' and Tim Hortons' Toronto-based parent company, Restaurant Brands International.

How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation

Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…

Six technology trends to help restaurants rebound in 2021

As this era of unpredictability ensues, the ways in which restaurants work to overcome the pandemic continues to evolve, too. Here are six technology trends…

Ancient Pompeii fast food: 'Fava beans with your snails, sir?'

Snails, ground fava beans, pork and wine were staples of the 2,000-year-old fast-food stalls uncovered in Ancient Pompeii.

80 In-N-Out employees contract COVID-19

December 28, 2020

At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees in Colorado have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health &…

Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group

December 22, 2020

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…

Hangover Krystal LTO finds its moment

December 22, 2020

Krystal's -called Hangover Krystal sandwich is returning as an LTO at the chain on Dec. 28, according to a news release.

Taco Bell, A&W CEOs among those sharing 2020 lessons learned

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

Granted, there's not much to love, let alone like about 2020 in the restaurant universe or elsewhere. But under the heading of pain so often bringing gain, we…

Burger King LTO features 4 $1 offerings

December 21, 2020

Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering an LTO that starts Dec. 28 which will put the brand's Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Jr., Value fries and Value…

Consumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season

December 21, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…

Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package

Legislators have singed a $900 billion deal to provide pandemic-era relief to individuals and businesses, including restaurants nationally.