McDonald's extends youth job-prep program

September 29, 2020

McDonald's Youth Opportunity initiative has extended the Passport to Success Explorer digital curriculum to reach up to 100,000 young people from various…

WARN Act warnings re: QSR COVID-19 layoffs

By Lindsey Conrad Kennedy and Brittany Stepp/ Attorneys with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Golden Chick names restaurant marketing veteran to CMO post

September 29, 2020

Golden Chick has named Howard Terry as its CMO. Terry also currently leads product development and innovation for Golden Chick and is president of Golden…

Six Benefits of a Wireless Security Solution for Restaurant Operators

Restaurants face a unique set of challenges in today’s business climate. A security solution can help them cope with many of those challenges.

Bojangle's goes all out for Pulled-Pork Day

September 29, 2020

Here's a news-flash: There is actually such a thing as National Pulled Pork Day, and it's right around the corner on Oct. 12. Bojangles is claiming the day to…

QSR coffee foot traffic: In need of a double-espresso?

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

In the realm of coffee-centered concepts, Dunkin' and Starbucks reign supreme, but traffic is down at both locations. And that is despite the recent…

Recycle that pizza box? Domino's will show you the way

September 28, 2020

Domino's — which said it is the planet's biggest pizza company — is hoping to prod customers to recycle some of their pizza boxes by launching a zip code…

No longer the alternative: The approaching future of local payments

While merchants will not be ditching card terminals anytime soon, they should take notice of the growing adoption of digital payments.

Restaurant Models for the Post-Pandemic World

Operating a “ghost kitchen” or “host kitchen” is gaining in popularity as a way to serve customers without the pressures of maintaining or adding a…

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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'

September 25, 2020

Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…

Edible launches nationwide 'bakeshop'

September 25, 2020

Fresh fruit arrangement brand, Edible, is moving into baked goods, with the launch of Edible Bakeshop, beginning with a little something inspired by fall …

Trend-Toppers Edition: Starring Starbird, 'star' plants

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

In the annals for hot food trends, chicken and plant-based menu items are definitely having their "moments." For proof, look no further than chicken-centric…

Del Taco to open Mesa location in Phoenix-area expansion

September 24, 2020

Del Taco's largest multi-unit operator, Brent Veach, is opening his 57th location of the chain on South Power Road in Mesa, Arizona, a news release said. Veach…

White Castle's drive-thru AI: NOT 'Mr. Roboto'

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

Can artificial intelligence really help a QSR extend a sense of hospitality in the drive-thru? White Castle leadership certainly thinks so, as evidenced by its…

'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants

September 23, 2020

Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…

The Local Culinary adds 5 brands to portfolio

September 23, 2020

Following the launch of its ghost kitchen franchise model in July, The Local Culinary has added five brands to its roster of offerings, which includes 5…

What all the really 'cool' kids will wear this year: McFlurry B-Day suit

September 23, 2020

It's been a quarter-century since McDonald's introduced its McFlurry, and the brand is hauling out a "birthday suit" for the frozen treat to celebrate.

Popeyes, Burger King, Tim Hortons parent adds Canadian executive to board

September 23, 2020

Canadian capital market executive Jason Melbourne has been named to the board of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons parent company, Restaurant Brands…

Taco John's names QSR operations veteran as COO

September 23, 2020

Taco John's has named Greg Miller, the former Jack in the Box division VP of operations, as COO, a news release said. Miller brings 30 years of industry…

McDonald's is major player in grasslands conservation program

September 23, 2020

McDonald's is joining with the World Wildlife Fund, Walmart Foundation and Cargill on a million-acre grazing program to help restore grasslands in the U.S. and…