Yum! offers $4.6 billion of new debt in anticipation of split from China business

May 19, 2016

At the close of business Wednesday, Yum! Brands Inc announced that it was offering $4.6 billion of new debt to optimize its capital structure ahead of a…

Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…

El Pollo Loco opens 3rd Oceanside store

May 18, 2016

The fire-grilled chicken chain, El Pollo Loco,  opened ts third location in Oceanside, California, according to a news release. The  3,017-square-foot location…

Infographic:What to look for in a franchisor

Survey: Consumers leveraging smartphones to make dining decisions, find deals

May 18, 2016

Consumers are continuing to use their digital devices to help make dining decisions, including searching for nearby locations and deals, according to a survey…

Why restaurants are singing 'Ode to the Hamburger'

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

All around the country, restaurants are paying tribute to that all-American mainstay — the hamburger.

Restaurant tech partnership boosts marketing efforts through online ordering

May 17, 2016

Real-time restaurant marketing provider, Paytronix Systems, has joined hands with digital ordering provider, Olo, to provide features to help…

Why is Wienerschitzel's CEO wearing a nose ring?

May 17, 2016

Apparently the CBS show, "Undercover Boss," has hit pay-dirt with the restaurant industry. For the second Sunday in a row, the show will feature a restaurant…

NRDC turns up the heat on KFC's antibiotic use

May 17, 2016

The Natural Resources Defense Council is serious about stopping routine antibiotic use in agriculture and is taking the fight to the Colonel's doorstep. It's…

Deputy, Square launch digital business management platform

May 17, 2016

Deputy, a global workforce management solution, has partnered with Square to create a digital business management solution for restaurant owners and retailers.

Will Taco Bell's four redesigns refresh the brand?

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

Taco Bell announces new looks that emphasize community, environment and urban life.

Piada refreshes menu, ordering process

May 17, 2016

Piada Italian Street Food has created new menu items for the spring and summer seasons, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, according to a company press…

Cousins Subs makes sweeping changes to refresh brand, returns to original logo

May 16, 2016

The trend toward modifying businesses that fall strictly into the QSR category into  hybrids that mix quick service with some of the elements of fast casual is…

Freshii CEO: 'Cupcakes are dead. Froyo is finished. Juice is next.'

Freshii CEO Matt Corrin sends an open letter to juice franchises offering them a chance to become Freshii franchisees.

Company launches mobile feedback platform

May 16, 2016

Original Review, a customer insight solutions company, has launched its OR Customer Insight Platform, to help restaurants track real-time feedback and collect…

Wendy's adjusts outlook upward after strong first quarter

May 16, 2016

Wendy's reported that Q1 of this year rounded out the company's strongest two-year posting in the North America system comparable sales performance in more…

How to build a team that performs well in the weeds

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

Are you putting the right motivators and structure in place so your team will perform well when they are weathering a storm or serving in the weeds?

Jack in the Box Q2 results fall behind overall sandwich segment

May 13, 2016

Jack in the Box Inc, which owns Qdoba, reported that operating earnings per share for Q2 exceeded the company's expectations, despite announcing that system…

Golden Krust maximizes 'golden opportunity' with Undercover Boss appearance

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

May 13, 2016

Golden Krust shows how to make the most of a promotional opportunity by using its CEO's upcoming appearance on Undercover Boss to gain sales, customers and…

Cold Stone kicks open the doors in India

May 13, 2016

With temperatures this month hovering around the mid-90s in southern India, patrons of the country's first Cold Stone Creamery location had to lick fast to…