McDonald's invests billions into kiosk-heavy remodels in 6,000-plus US stores

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

McDonald's Corporation is spending $6 billion to revamp more than 6,000 stores throughout the U.S. in hopes of transforming itself into an efficiency expert's…

Canada's Mary Brown chain begins Walmart partnership

August 14, 2018

Canadian chicken QSR, Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters, opened its first Walmart location this month in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The development marks the…

QSR money-saver: The overlooked elements of distributor audits

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

In an analysis of distributor and vendor invoices, 35 percent were found to have errors. That's money you're leaving on the table. Here are some ideas on how…

ZIVELO Introduces Financing Options for Clients

ZIVELO has partnered with Ascentium Capital, the nation’s largest private, independent finance company, to provide financing options to clients.

Study: Most QSRs aren't 'cool' — why that's a problem

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

Here's the bad news for QSRs: Most brands are not cool. That's the conclusion that research consultancy, Magid, recently came to after surveying 6,800 diners…

McDonald's-linked salad parasite cases up to 436

August 10, 2018

The U.S. FDA Thursday reported that since last week it has confirmed an additional 41 cases of illness linked to diners who ate parasite-infected salads at…

DoorDash offers subscriptions, pick-up options

August 9, 2018

Restaurant delivery service, DoorDash, said this week it is now offering a subscriber model as well as a call-ahead/pick-up option with its restaurants.

El Pollo Loco opens in California town

August 9, 2018

El Pollo Loco opened a location this week on Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada, California, a news release said.

McDonald's Chicago uses kiosks to boost traffic, jobs

August 9, 2018

McDonald's will be employing more people when it reopens its flagship store in Chicago today. The newly remodeled store offers self-serve kiosks, mobile…

Consumer Demand for Supply Chain Transparency and Fresh, Local Food Drives Farm-to-Table into Fast Casual Dining

Consumer preferences for healthy, nutritious food continue to drive trends in the food industry. The farm-to-table concept, which involves reducing the…

The digital signage trifecta: 3 key pre-deployment decisions

Three key considerations you must know before you go headlong into your new or next digital signage solution.

Digital 6 releases technology to 'improve effectiveness of food-safety practices'

August 7, 2018

Digital Six Laboratories, an Oklahoma-based corporation, is releasing FoodSafe.io  technology, a comprehensive IoT solution designed to help improve the…

Korean Barbecue is a hit on US menus

August 7, 2018

Korean barbeque is one menu trend that’s not going away. Delivery to U.S. independent and micro chain restaurants increased by 120 percent last year and…

Subway partners with global food network to innovate 'locally relevant' menus

August 7, 2018

Gobal QSR chains often face challenges when it comes to developing trendy menus, but Subway hopes to overcome them by partnering with an online food and travel…

2 ways to 'lengthen' loyalty without cutting into your bottom line

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Mirus' Dave Bennett highlights what you and your brand can do to maximize the benefits of your loyalty program.

KFC dubs Seinfeld's 'George' as new 'Harland'

August 6, 2018

The actor, who will eternally be "George" to old Seinfeld addicts, is now turning into "Harland," as in Col. Harland Sanders. Actor, comedian and director…

Reports of McDonald's parasite cases up to 395 in 10 states

The FDA released an update on the Cyclospora infection cases connected to consumers who at McDonald's salads, showing that as of July 27, labs had confirmed…

Healthy Dining launches 'virtual menu concierge'

August 3, 2018

Healthy Dining, a nutrition service provider for the restaurant industry,  has created a virtual menu concierge," called MyMenu, according to a company press…

How Wow Bao 'wows' 'em with cartoon-adorned cubbies

Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander talks about how the brand uses kiosks, cubbies and cartoons to delight busy customers even when they are in a huge hurry to pick up…

El Pollo Loco struggles through Q2

August 3, 2018

El Pollo Loco's Q2 financial results indicated that the QSR chicken chain struggled the first part of this year, with net income down $5.1 million or 13 cents…