News & Media
Trump to restaurant CEOs: 'You’re really going to like what we’re doing'
March 18, 2020
Leaders of some of the biggest names in the QSR and fast casual industries spoke with President Donald Trump Tuesday about their struggles to keep their…
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EZ-Chow cuts fees to help restaurants meet carry-out, delivery needs
March 17, 2020
As cities shut down dine-in restaurant options due to the Covid outbreak, the ability to provide takeout or delivery becomes more imperative than ever, which…
read nowDoorDash CEO wants to support restaurants, protect drivers
March 17, 2020
Doordash CEO Tony Xu said the company wants to help restaurants survive the recent closures triggered by COVID-19 by providing them with a package of…
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McDonald's, Wendy's CEOs outline brands' pandemic responses
March 17, 2020
McDonald's and Wendy's have released CEO statements around each brand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including closing in-store dining at McDonald's…
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McDonald's names Boeing SVP to chief people officer job
March 17, 2020
McDonald's has named former Boeing Company Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heidi Capozzi as its new global chief people officer, according to a press…
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Dunkin' cuts hours, removes store seating in response to virus
March 17, 2020
Dunkin' has announced its measures related to the pandemic and its related mandates nationwide. Dunkin' CEO Dave Hoffmann said in a statement Monday that its…
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KFC halts UK professional 'finger-licker' campaign in wake of pandemic
March 17, 2020
In the U.K., a KFC ad that began running last month about its search for a "professional finger licker" in connection with the brand's longtime catchphrase…
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Amidst the pandemic's pandemonium, restaurants reach out to help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There is no doubt that the current pandemic will have a riveting effect on all business, including restaurants. Despite that, some brands are still reaching…
read nowChick-fil-A among brands that closed dine-in
March 16, 2020
In the midst of the pandemic, Chick-fil-A also said it is temporarily closing dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact of COVID-19. The brand…
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Halo Burger offering delivery, to-go only orders
March 16, 2020
Flint, Michigan-based Halo Burger restaurants closed its dining rooms Saturday, opting to operate drive-thru and delivery business only. This decision comes…
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White Castle's pandemic response shows QSR strains amid dine-in closings
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
With five states closing in-restaurant dining, we talk to one QSR affected by the closures in response to the pandemic and how it's affecting operations for…
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Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…
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Sam's Crispy Chicken launches ghost kitchens
March 13, 2020
Sbe Entertainment Group's C3 unit announced the launch of its first delivery-only, virtual kitchen concept called Sam's Crispy Chicken.
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From bento boxes, to boozy breakfasts, K2 bakes up offbeat brands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
California born and bred restaurant brand innovator, K2, is on a mission to wake up limited service, among other dining categories. In today's podcast, K2 CEO…
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Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit postponed due to COVID-19
March 12, 2020
Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, set for March 16-18 in…
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7-Eleven raises the 'Roost' as well as its restaurant industry stakes with new Manhattan restaurant
March 12, 2020
7-Eleven, Inc. just keeps stepping up its presence as a competitor in the limited-service restaurant sector and now it has opened a chicken QSR, Raise the…
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Taco Bell to Wendy's: 'We'll handle the breakfast burritos, thank you very much'
March 12, 2020
Count Taco Bell in as yet another player in the QSR breakfast wars, now that the chain is debuting its new Toasted Breakfast Burrito Menu today. The menu…
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How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.
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Del Taco delivers lackluster Q4, FY 2019 results
March 12, 2020
California-based Del Taco Restaurants Inc. turned in a disappointing Q4 financial performance as well as lackluster fiscal year 2019 results this week for the…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Attentive
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Attentive is a personalized mobile messaging platform for innovative businesses that can quickly become a Top 3 revenue channel.
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