Menus shift to reflect transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While larger chains like Noodles and Company and Panera Bread have taken great measures to provide transparent menu items, other chains are following suit.

White Castle's 'Castle Clean' website displays health scores

January 20, 2016

White Castle announced the launch of WhiteCastleClean.com, a website dedicated to promoting food safety, cleanliness and transparency by providing county…

Wetzel's Pretzels achieves same-store sales increases of 5.2 percent in Q4

January 20, 2016

Wetzel's Pretzels achieved comparable same-store sales increases of 5.2 percent for its fiscal year ending Dec. 27, 2015.

Chick-fil-A Foundation donates $1M+ to organizations selected for True Inspiration Awards

January 19, 2016

The Chick-fil-A Foundation announced the recipients of the organization's 2016 True Inspiration Awards.

Wendy's 'Image Activation' store opens in Grand Rapids

January 19, 2016

Wendy's of Michigan announced the Grand Opening of the company's fourth Michigan Image Activation Wendy's restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids

Church's Chicken debuts Texas Pete Wings

January 19, 2016

Church's Chicken announced it is teaming up with Texas Pete sauce to add bone-in wings to its menu for a limited time.

How to use your restaurant design to tell your 'real food story'

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Incorporating your use of real ingredients and cooking processes into your design is vital.

5 top tech trends for 2016

There are a number of key trends for tech savvy QSRs to think about and plan for if they want to attract new customers and increase customer retention this…

5 strategies to reassure consumers about food safety

Consumers now hold restaurants to higher standards than ever, forcing brands to reassure them about the safety of their food.

Poll: 74 percent of consumers expect better restaurant food safety monitoring

January 15, 2016

A national consumer survey conducted by market research publisher Packaged Facts found that nearly three out of four consumers (74 percent) think that fast…

Live webinar: Execs to dicuss how, why they use mobile POS to run businesses

January 15, 2016

Registration is now open for the Jan. 19 live webinar, "How A Tablet POS Can Make Your Business More Profitable With Less Investment."

Video: Execs discuss how to build a foundation for profitable growth

C-level execs from Kudo Corporation, Corner Bakery Café, Giardino Gourmet Salads and Supply Chain Services discuss how to ensure profitable growth, including…

Wienerschnitzel presents donation to benefit Be The Match

January 15, 2016

Wienerschnitzel announced that it has donated $2,000 to the family of motorcross champion Jeremy McGrath in support of their efforts to raise awareness for Be…

Arby's certified as 2016 'World-Class Franchise'

January 15, 2016

Arby's announced its designation as a World-Class Franchise from the Franchise Research Institute.

Chick-fil-A adds first organic offering to menu

January 15, 2016

Chick-fil-A announced that beginning Monday customers can order the chain's first organic menu option.

ParTech Inc, Punchh integrate Brink POS Software solution for restaurants

January 15, 2016

ParTech Inc and Punchh have integrated the Punchh platform with the Brink POS Software solution for restaurants.

Technomic announces 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for chain restaurants

January 15, 2016

Technomic has announced its 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for chain restaurants. Technomic asked consumers to rate more than 120 leading U.S. restaurant chains…

White Castle taking reservations for 25th annual Valentine's Day dinner

January 14, 2016

White Castle announced it is now accepting reservations for its 25th annual Valentine's Day dinner from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

Gloria Jean's Coffees to award free coffee for a year

January 14, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees has announced the launch of its 'Free Coffee for a Year' sweepstakes.

2015's best perceived QSR rankings released

January 14, 2016

Consumer perception research firm YouGov BrandIndex released its annual rankings for the best perceived QSR dining chains in the country.