New tip pool mandates could yield big fines for violating brands

A national labor lawyer is calling restaurant operators' attention to recently passed tipping legislation that may make them liable for big fines if they allow…

Green Leaf's gives smoked chicken a kick for summer

May 31, 2018

Green Leaf's has brought back two chicken favorites with a summery kick, including the Baja Street tacos and chili lime chicken salad. Both are made with…

Getting a handle on harassment: 3 leaders lay out best tips

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

Sexual and other types of harassment are at the top of the heap in the daily news cycle lately, but they are problems that have long plagued every workplace…

KFC chases Gen Z on a raft with AR

May 30, 2018

KFC is going after Gen Z on its new Colonel floatie. The chain said in a news release that it has partnered with, Snapchat and its recently introduced World…

Del Taco expanding to 12 in Sunshine State

May 30, 2018

Del Taco said its current two Florida restaurants will become 12 over the next several years with the Orlando area targeted for major expansion first, a news…

Dunkin' Donuts brings back top drink-able summer LTOs + spicy bacon

May 29, 2018

Based on the votes of its customers last year, Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back the chain's three most-favored ice cream-flavored coffees this summer, putting…

McDonald's remains 'golden' in brand value rankings

May 29, 2018

In the fast food universe, a ranking of brands shows that last year's "golden boy" is again the brand with the golden arches — McDonald's — though Burger King…

Research proves connecting digitally = thinking generationally

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

Digital communication is no longer an "option" for QSRs, it's an essential. But to do it well, you must "know thy audience" ... every single one of them, and…

El Pollo Loco​ opens in La Quinta, California

May 25, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location  on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…

CKE Restaurants kicks off Stars for Heroes

May 25, 2018

CKE Restaurants Holdings —which owns Carl's Jr. and Hardee's — has  kicked off its eighth annual Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign. It has raised more than…

Long John Silver's acquires 75 locations from franchisee

May 25, 2018

Bob Ruckriegel, owner of ServUs, which operates 75 Long John Silver locations in Indiana, has sold his units back to the company. This acquisition grows the…

Ecolab creates Food Safety Advisory Board

May 25, 2018

Food safety company, Ecolab Inc. has formed an advisory board featuring made up of industry experts who will help the company develop new solutions and…

Survey: Consumers spending less at restaurants

May 25, 2018

Americans are looking to not only spend less during restaurant visits, but also hope to dine out less frequently this year, according to a survey by…

Report: Global QSRs to grow 4.6% by 2022

May 25, 2018

The QSR market will grow at a CAGR of 4.61 percent by 2022, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com's Global Quick Service Restaurants Market 2018-2022 report. A…

Tim Hortons' Doughnut Day contest prompts early AM. sales

May 25, 2018

As part of National Doughnut Day coming June 1, Tim Hortons U.S. will pay high "hole-y" day homage to the treat by giving guests in select markets the chance…

Jimmy John's hires CMO, CDO

May 24, 2018

Jimmy John's has added two members to its team, John Shea and Stephen Piacentini, according to a company press release.    Shea, who worked as a marketer for…

Apex, Little Caesars develop self-service pick-up station

May 24, 2018

Apex Hot-Holding Device, a heated order pick-up station using self-serve automation technology, is now available to help restaurant employees focus on order…

Gloria Jean's first store in Kenya open

May 24, 2018

Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent..    "We want…

McDonald's employees allege retaliation for filing federal sex harassment complaints

May 24, 2018

McDonald's leaders at locations in nine U.S. cities allegedly ignored or retaliated against 10 women, who filed federal EEOC sexual harassment complaints…

Dunkin' Donuts ushers in summer LTOs

May 24, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts is ushering in summer with a freebie on National Donut Day on June 1 when all guests at the chain can get a free classic donut of their choice…