Taco Bell takes giant leap toward adding 100,000 workers

May 9, 2017

To help operate the 85 new units opening between May and August, Taco Bell expects to hire 3,500 workers, according to a company press release. That's just the…

Arby's: '10 new Canadian locations a great new beginning, eh?'

May 8, 2017

Arby's has signed development agreements to build 10 restaurants in Canada over the next three years, creating up to 300 jobs, a news release said. This marks…

The anti-app: why messaging is the new loyalty program

More than 60 percent of smartphone users download an average of zero apps every month, and most of those are opened only once. Roughly 75 percent of consumers…

Captain D's lures and lands 5 in South Carolina

May 8, 2017

Captain D's has signed an agreement to open five units in South Carolina, a news release said. Goalz Restaurant Group is spearheading the development in the…

Dunkin' dips deeper into bayou

May 8, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts is dipping a little deeper into the bayou, after signing a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, SWLA Delights, LLC…

What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?

Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.

Pork belly LTO back at Arby's

May 5, 2017

Arby's is bringing back its smokehouse pork belly sandwich LTO after having successful sales last year. 

Cottage Inn Pizza gets set to grow in NC

May 5, 2017

Cottage Inn Pizza is opening the doors of aGreensboro, North Carolina, location today with plans for five more sites in the area in the next four years, a news…

White Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'

May 5, 2017

A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…

Shakes and bacon on Steak 'n Shake summer menu

May 5, 2017

Steak n' Shake's summer menu will feature a bacon 'n cheese steakburger as well as Kit Kat and strawberry cheesecake milkshakes, a news release said.   The…

Dunkin' Donuts looks to future after tough Q1

May 5, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts will pay a 32 cent cash dividend in June after a flat first quarter, a news release said. Leadership said it sees better future returns ahead as…

Why 367 more days? A debriefing on the menu labeling delay

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Taking a step back from the new year-long extension in enforcement activation for menu labeling, brands need to give some thoughts to the road ahead and their…

'Do you deliver ... profits?' This webinar does

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

Mastering delivery isn't easy, but this free May 18 webinar is a great place to learn how to re-ignite your program.

New study: Fast food is star of the industry

May 3, 2017

Quick-service restaurants and take-out food will be the stars of the U.S. restaurant market for the next five years, according to the latest analysis of the…

Papa is pleased: Papa John's digital sales hit 60%

May 3, 2017

Papa John's International reported Q1 2017 financials today that pleased the leadership team. About 60 percent of the brand's sales are now digitally based, a…

Carolinas' Shuckin' Shack finds recycling shells sells

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

Oyster restaurants are at the forefront of a shell-recycling movement that not only may again make Chesapeake Bay a hotbed of oyster activity but also serves…

How blockchain technology brings new efficiencies and transparency to the food supply chain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A blockchain allows anyone with access to its electronic ledger to track what went into a product and who handled it along the way. This transparency is…

Taco Bell and KFC save Yum Brands' Q1

May 3, 2017

Solid Q1 performance by Taco Bell and KFC saved Q1 for Yum Brands. Pizza Hut U.S., however, dragged down the Louisville-based brand, according to a news…

Modern Market loyalty app lets customers order, pay and earn rewards

May 2, 2017

Modern Market, a fast casual restaurant, has introduced a new loyalty app that lets customers order, pay and earn rewards. The app is available in the App…

4 mistakes killing your food cost margins

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Every step of the food production process has to be watched carefully in order to control costs. A veteran restaurateur offers four potential mistakes that can…