Bojangles' opens first Tallahassee location

February 23, 2016

Bojangles' opened a new franchise restaurant yesterday in Tallahassee.

Kitchen innovation guru to share foodservice strategies at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

February 22, 2016

Attendees will learn five specific ways to improve back-of-house operations.

Digital signage and menu boards: Is the writing on the wall?

Menu boards are the backbone of any restaurant's operations. After all, guests can't order what they can't see.

Froots to revitalize franchise system

February 22, 2016

Froots announced that its management is returning to drive franchise development efforts.

Krystal debuts LTO Country-Fried Menu

February 22, 2016

The country-fried menu is available at participating locations through April 24.

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…

2,100 KFC employees join the pack at Daytona 500

February 19, 2016

Employees of Kentucky Fried Chicken will join driver Greg Biffle in the No. 16 car this weekend at the Daytona 500.

McDonald's: Survey revealing pessimistic attitudes of franchisees is outdated

February 19, 2016

An internal annual survey of McDonald's franchisees taken in October revealed that only 14 percent of U.S. franchisees agreed or strongly agreed that the…

POS provider Lavu join forces with PayPal

February 19, 2016

PayPal will bring payment processing of EMV or traditional swipe credit and debit card payments to restaurants, bars, food trucks, and other food and beverage…

Del Taco wins 2016 'Franchise Times' Dealmakers Award

February 19, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc was named a winner in the fourth annual "Franchise Times" Dealmakers awards.

PAR Brink POS completes integration with HotSchedules

February 19, 2016

AR Tech Inc, a provider of point-of-sale solutions to the restaurant industry, announced the complete integration of PAR's Brink POS with HotSchedules, a…

Chick-fil-A uses Instagram to go 'behind the menu'

February 19, 2016

Chick-fil-A has used Instagram to share a "behind the menu" experience that promotes balanced meal choices by educating customers about the chain's food…

Food fight on Capitol Hill: A breakdown of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Betsy Craig describes eight ways menu-labeling guidelines will change if HR 2017 becomes a law.

Jack in the Box CEO: Q1 earnings disappointing

February 18, 2016

Jack in the Box Inc Chairman and CEO Lenny Comma called the company's first-quarter operating earnings per share "disappointing."

Wendy's announces regular quarterly cash dividend

February 18, 2016

The Wendy's Company announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share.

Former NFL tight end, partners to open 3 Dunkin' Donuts in Indiana

February 18, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts signed a multi-unit store development agreement to develop three new restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Eco-Products launches new line of compostable plates, bowls

February 18, 2016

Eco-Products is launching a new line of compostable plates, bowls and containers made from brown wheat straw.

Thomas Printworks Enhances Market Position with Strategic Acquisition in Houston, Texas

Thomas Printworks is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seebridge Media in Houston, Texas from Steve Johns and Larry Vaughn effective February 1, 2016.…

Fast Casual State of the Industry available for download

February 17, 2016

The report reveals operators' biggest concerns and provides insight on trends they're embracing and how they are spending their money.

Are McDonald's kiosks the ideal solution?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Since the launch of McDonald's kiosks, the QSR business has been enthusiastic about the possibilities of indoor kiosks. But every opportunity presents its own…