Dairy Queen franchisee files Chapter 11, closes 'significant number' of stores

October 31, 2017

Texas-based Dairy Queen franchisee Vasari LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to restructure the  company, closing a "significant…

Krystal adds breakfast bowl as fall LTO

October 31, 2017

The 85-year-old Krystal brand is staying in step with the breakfast trend with a new LTO, the loaded hashbrown scrambler breakfast bowl, a news release said. 

8 essentials to win the location leasing endgame

Lease negotiations are key to a restaurant's overall bottom-line success, so try these eight essentials in your next deal that will definitely put you "in it…

Subway names business development chief

October 30, 2017

Subway has promoted Trevor Haynes, previously vice president of operations, to the position of chief business development officer for the 44,000-location…

El Pollo Loco adds flavors, chicken varieties to celebrate 1 year in Dallas-Fort Worth

October 30, 2017

El Pollo Loco is showing the people of the Dallas-Fort Worth area some love on its first anniversary in that market by giving away 365 meals at each of the 1…

Subway names new CSR lead

October 27, 2017

Subway restaurants has named John C. Scott as VP of global sustainability and corporate social responsibility, a news release said. He will oversee the global…

Millennials: 'Give us big discounts, cut the small talk'

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

One of the more eye-opening sessions at this Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville this month was a quick, question-filled hour-long chat with a varied…

Parent company of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons happy with Q3 results

October 26, 2017

Restaurant Brands International Inc., parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, released Q3 results today. CEO Daniel Schwartz said the numbers…

Agilysys releases enhancements to self-serve kiosk POS solution

October 26, 2017

Agilysys, a provider of hospitality software solutions and services, announced enhancements to rGuest Buy, the company's self-service kiosk POS solution that…

HotSchedules launches cloud-based restaurant operating platform

October 25, 2017

HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back office solutions for the foodservice, retail and hospitality industries, has launched Clarifi, a cloud-based…

CEOs of Wing Zone, Focus Brands, Captain D's, Backyard Burgers, Koti Pizza predict industry changes, trends

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

This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.

Baskin-Robbins drops franchise fee for vets

October 24, 2017

Baskin-Robbins is opening a shop next year in Lansing, Michigan, with FranchiseeTA Treats, LLC, led by husband-and-wife team Tom and April English.  "We are…

McDonald's financials released

October 24, 2017

McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, which showed global comparable sales grew 6 percent with…

Summit keynote speaker: 5 seconds to leading amidst rapid change

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

Best-selling author and CNN commentator Mel Robbins tells fast casual leaders why they are likely just 5 seconds away from the best approach to their toughest…

White Castle cook-off yields connected customers ... plus Slider Brazilian Bruschetta

October 20, 2017

The latest promotion from White Castle manages to tap into two very hot restaurant trends — branded menu items making their way into grocery stores and patrons…

2 chains fight back against kids' bullies

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

Two chains have recently begun programs to fight bullying among youngsters, including Pizza Factory and the more publicized campaign from Burger King, which is…

After 64 years, Chester's gets sibling self-service brand

October 20, 2017

The company behind the 64-year-old fried chicken QSR Chester's International has launched a new fried chicken brand built around the current eat-at-home trend.

Solutions for all that cash you're tossing in your QSR's trash

By Geoffrey Aardsma/Enevo vice president of client services 

'A meaty wind' blowing into the Windy City

October 19, 2017

Arby's has set its eyes on Chicago in a big way, with brand leadership saying that the Windy City is a priority growth market for the chain. The company plans…

Dec. 5 webinar: How to Evaluate Digital Menu Solutions

October 19, 2017

Digital menus offer all kinds of perks for restaurateurs and their customers, but with the breakneck speed of technological change, it's tough to make…