Whataburger caves to customers’ burger demands

June 28, 2016

Whataburger's Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, which was introduced last summer, has returned to the menu for a limited time. Fans took to social media to urge…

Culinar introduces online ordering service

June 28, 2016

Culinar has launched its online ordering service that allows businesses to reach current customers and market to new users by creating a no-hassle digital…

Taco Time adds the little tuber with the big health benefits to its menu

June 28, 2016

Jicama — sometimes called a Mexican turnip or yam bean —  is really having its day. For proof of that, look no further than TacoTime. The chain is putting the…

QikServe revs up mobile ordering for hospitality sector

June 28, 2016

QikServe, a mobile order and payment company, has launched QikServe 5, which is designed to speed up the integration of mobile ordering and payment technology…

Burger King gives health food trend a big Cheeto-ey slap in the face

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

Americans have a real love affair with cheese. We're not talking that upscale, potent-smelling offbeat stuff favored by many in other parts of the globe. Nope…

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Captain D's sails into new location

June 28, 2016

Captain D's seafood has opened its ninth Arkansas location, at 2207 West Walnut Street. The location is the second for franchisees Brian Smith and Rodney Coat…

Arby's corporate social responsibility boasts chain's CSR commitment

June 27, 2016

Many quick-service chains are investing a lot of time, money and resources into corporate social responsibility efforts, and Arby's is one of them. The chain…

GoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants

June 27, 2016

Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.

Sonic reports boost in same-store sales; decliine in net income

June 24, 2016

Sonic Corp announced today that system same-store sales increased 2 percent during Q3 but net income per diluted share decreased 18 percent to $0.31 compared…

Study: Customers still singing 'ode to the sandwich'

June 24, 2016

The popularity of the sandwich isn't slowing down, according to Technavio analysts, who recently predicted the global sandwich market will exceed $9 billion by…

Meet Extra Crispy Colonel - KFC's answer to a product awareness problem

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

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a problem. According to its marketing research, half of Americans were unaware that it sells anything except its moister-crusted…

National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'

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

The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.

Groupon delivering Qdoba Mexican Eats to your front door

June 24, 2016

Groupon's delivery service, OrderUp, is partnering with Qdoba Mexican Eats.

Check out highlights from ICX Summit in Dallas

The 2016 Interactive Customer Experience Summit featured almost three days of education, networking and tours.

Snagajob acquires PeopleMatter

June 23, 2016

Snagajob has acquired PeopleMatter, in hopes of creating a market-leading human capital management platform for the hourly market that addresses every aspect…

Chick-fil-A prompts customers to get a moo on

June 23, 2016

Chick-fil-A may well earn itself some free media with a promotion it's staging on July 12 — particularly if that proves to be one of those slow summer news…

3 QSR brands announce changes to chicken menus

June 23, 2016

Carl's Jr.,  Hardees and Church's all have apparently had chicken on the mind lately, as all are introducing menu items based on the beloved bird of diners…

Infographic: What's Domino's doing so right in India?

June 23, 2016

When you enter a market as diverse, populated and even chaotic as India, it pays to do your research. At least that's what a relatively new player in that…

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