Wienerschnitzel to expand Texas footprint

April 18, 2016

The brand has inked a three-unit development agreement with PBA Properties to build Wienerschnitzel restaurants in San Antonio, Texas.

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurants names new CEO

April 18, 2016

Frisch's Big Boy has named Jason Vaughn as its new CEO.

Restaurants offering Tax Day specials

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The tax man cometh. One of Americans' least favorite days — income tax filing day — is Monday.

It's time to break the pencil: What employees need to know about food safety

With multiple locations and an ever-changing labor force, how can restaurants be confident the food they sell is safe and that every employee is acting…

McDonald's deploys coffee kiosks in Chicago locations

April 15, 2016

McDonald's is now trialing McCafe kiosks at two downtown Chicago locations. The kiosks allow users to create their own customized drinks.

Wendy's heats up with LTO Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Ghost Pepper Fries

April 15, 2016

Wendy's has released its Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.

Burger King breaking silence to celebrate National American Sign Language Day

April 15, 2016

The Burger King brand's King will break his "silence."

California Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado

April 14, 2016

Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…

Dunkin' Donuts brews strong rewards program

April 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has a new promotion that provides extra points toward free beverages for people who enroll in the brand's DD Perks Rewards program in April.

Kitchen design and technology: 5 ways to improve foodservice operations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A successful foodservice operation must incorporate three elements: food, people and equipment.

SelbySoft certifies Elo to streamline POS experience for coffee, pizza retailers

April 14, 2016

Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, announced SelbySoft Inc., a supplier of café point-of-sale systems, has certified three of Elo's solutions for use…

Texas Chicken begins Middle East expansion

April 14, 2016

Texas Chicken has started making a play to become the largest fried chicken franchise in the Middle East.

Global study: Millennials' mobile use reshaping hospitality industry

April 14, 2016

A new report from Oracle Hospitality — "Millennials and Hospitality: The Redefinition of Service" — highlights the ways in which hospitality operators need to…

Baskin-Robbins inks deal with franchisee in Puerto Rico

April 14, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced that Island Creamery Inc has acquired more than 20 Baskin-Robbins shops in Puerto Rico.

How Smashburger, Billy Sims BBQ, East Coast Wings get franchisees to be social

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marketers have been touting the benefits of digital marketing for years, but motivating franchisees to carve out time to learn the ropes can be difficult.

Subway introduces thick-cut Carved Turkey to menu

April 13, 2016

Subway has introduced its Carved Turkey sandwich as a permanent menu item.

NetWaiter launches loyalty program for online ordering

April 13, 2016

NetWaiter has launched a loyalty program for online ordering.

Video: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees party with a purpose

More than 140 restaurant execs, plus a variety of sponsors, attended the first Franchising Restaurant and Innovation Summit.

At the Summit: Are you embracing the Internet of Things in your franchise?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone seems to be talking about the "Internet of Things," or IOT, but what does that have to do with restaurants?

Krystal rocks out with Jimmy Wayne

April 12, 2016

Krystal is hosting a country-music concert sweepstakes featuring singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne.