#Getfried establishes first franchise location

June 15, 2016

The #Getfried Fry Cafe has selected San Antonio, Texas for its first franchise location. Former Subway franchisee, Craig Christopher, will launch the franchise.

Munchery same-day delivery launches in D.C.

June 15, 2016

Munchery, based originally out of San Francisco, has expanded into Washington D.C. The service delivers chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals to customers.

Report: Mobile-centric, reward strategies can foster customer engagement

June 15, 2016

To better engage consumers restaurants should deploy mobile-centric dining experiences and offer up rewards, according to a new report on loyalty strategies…

Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits

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

The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.

Yum! Brands names new strategy and investor relations chief

June 15, 2016

Yum! Brands Inc has hired Keith Siegner, 41, as its vice president of investor relations and corporate strategy. He assumes the role in early July and reports…

Hot dog, brisket and barbecue chain lands in Florida panhandle

June 15, 2016

North Carolina-based Charlie Graingers Hot Dogs, Brisket & BBQ announced it is continuing to expand in the Florida panhandle by opening a new location in…

Free webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'

June 15, 2016

Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…

Humane Society CEO: Customers prefer restaurants that show compassion to animals

by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content

The CEO of the Humane Society of the United States discusses why he believes that restaurant brands embracing animal exploitation will lose cusomers.

'Responsibly sourced, low-waste' product line available from US Foods

June 14, 2016

Momentum is growing daily in the nation's push for better foods that come from responsibly sourced providers. Just this week,  food service industry supplier…

Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table

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

A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.

Dunkin' Donuts jumps into on-the-go ordering app nationwide

June 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts jumped into the mobile ordering game with both feet this week, announcing that customers who are members of its DD Perks Rewards program…

McDonald's moves HQ to Chicago's trendy former meatpacking district

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

McDonald's is is moving its HQ to downtown Chicago's former meatpacking district.

Garbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off

June 13, 2016

In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…

Habit Burger opens second Vegas location

June 13, 2016

Southwest Las Vegas is the newest home for a Habit Burger Grill franchise.

Warriors win 1 for all of America in Taco Bell promotion

June 13, 2016

Taco Bell will give a free Dorito’s Locos Taco to all interested U.S. customers on June 21 as a result of the "road-win" by the Golden State Warriors in the…

New board is seated at Restaurant Brands International Inc

June 13, 2016

The company behind mega-brands, like Burger King and Tim Horton's chains,  Restauarant Brands International Inc, elected a new board of directors Thursday at…

Nathan's celebrates its centennial year with 'historic' fiscal year report

June 13, 2016

Fiscal year 2016 has been a history-maker for Nathan's Famous Inc, according to company leadership. The chain's recently released report for the last 1…

Council of State Restaurant Associations names first full-time leader; Seeks NRA alignment

June 10, 2016

The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) named its first full-time leader this month as part of what it said is a major strategic initiative to…

Why your loyalty program is failing and how to fix it (Part 3)

By harnessing the power of smart loyalty and letting customers control their own experience, brands can create a superior consumer journey.

Tim Horton's signs major deal to develop sites across Minnesota

June 10, 2016

In what the company calls the largest development agreement of its kind to date, Tim Horton’s is partnering with Restaurant Brands International and Restaurant…