Jack in the Box Q1 earnings fall short

February 21, 2020

Jack in the Box Inc. failed to meet analysts' Q1 earnings estimates, with the brand's net income down to $7.9 million, or 33 cents a share after first quarter…

Focus Brands names former Hilton EVP new CEO

February 20, 2020

Multi QSR brand parent company Focus Brands today announced that former Hilton Worldwide EVP Jim Holthouser will be the foodservice company's new CEO. He…

Dunkin's new matcha latte: It is SO easy being green

February 20, 2020

In the runup to St. Patrick's Day next month, Dunkin' is putting a decidedly green cast on its beverage offerings with the introduction of matcha lattes…

Bruster's to add 10 Florida, California stores

February 20, 2020

Bruster's Real Ice Cream said it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six restaurants set for California and four in Florida. The brand said the…

KFC brings chicken-doughnut sandwich to nation Monday

February 20, 2020

Kentucky Fried Chicken is going all in with its Chicken & Donuts menu item, offering it as a nationwide LTO beginning Monday following a successful test…

Wendy's announces quarterly dividend

February 20, 2020

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today declared a 12-cent per share quarterly dividend, payable March 16 to shareholders of record as of March 2, according to…

Coronavirus' effect on supply chains: Potentially worse than 2002 SARS outbreak

While this morning the coronavirus has reportedly killed more than 2,100 and sickened more than 75,700, QSRs and other businesses are waiting and wondering how…

DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats in tight food delivery competition

February 20, 2020

The restaurant food delivery business is a wide open competition, with more than half of consumers that use these services using multiple apps at the same…

WorkJam buys staffing platform Forge

February 19, 2020

Digital workplace solutions provider WorkJam is acquiring Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, according to a press release. The move will help WorkJam…

Subway says 'Cauliflower: It's not just for pizza crust anymore'

February 19, 2020

Subway is testing cauliflower fritters in wraps and dippers in Baltimore and Seattle, served with an option for a creamy curry sauce, a news release said. 

Burger King ad says 'Mmmmm, mold!'

February 19, 2020

Never a brand to disappoint in the ad surprises department, Burger King's latest campaign features a mold-covered Whopper, front and center, to drive home the…

White Castle among 1st QSRs to add dairy-free cheese

February 19, 2020

White Castle is amping up its plant-based menu item presence, saying it will launch a dairy-free cheddar option in New York- and New Jersey-area restaurants…

Wendy's to pay $400K to settle Massachusetts child labor issues

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

Wendy's has changed its child labor practices following a investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general.

Challenges Facing Restaurants in 2020

Restaurants are up against more than ever. While margins are as thin as always, labor, food, regulations and competition continue to rise. But restaurants also…

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Buy or Build: A Guide to Avoiding Frankenware

By covering the differences between companies who build through acquisition vs as a holistic product, readers will learn the pros and cons of each, how to spot…

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Random Acts of Kindness Week: Sonic awards $350K to school projects

February 18, 2020

Sonic Drive-In has donated $350,000 to public classroom projects through Limeades for Learning to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week. The QSR worked with…

Nestle's Nespresso launches 1st certified organic coffee

February 18, 2020

Nespresso, the portioned coffee unit of Nestle, launched its first certified organic coffee, Peru Organic, as part of the company's Professional Origins coffee…

How QSRs can create ad formulas that change consumer behavior

by Antonio Tomarchio — Founder and CEO, Cuebiq

Determining whether your marketing is actually motivating QSR visits has always been a bit of a muddled mess. But improved AI-powered algorithms can now…

Checkers & Rally's taps former Boston Market leader as CEO

February 17, 2020

Tampa, Florida-based Checkers & Rally's has named former Boston Market CEO Frances Allen as its CEO and board member, effective today. She succeeds Rick…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…