GPS Hospitality names new chief development officer

March 16, 2016

GPS Hospitality, an Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 Burger King restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold to chief development officer

CKE Restaurants opens 700th international location

March 16, 2016

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, opened its 700th international restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week.

Sonic Drive-In to enter 46th state

March 16, 2016

Sonic Drive-In has a new franchise development agreement for Hawaii, marking the brand's entrance in its 46th state and first offshore expansion.

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

Taco Bell debuts $1 Morning Value Menu

March 15, 2016

A "breakthrough" new study* conducted on behalf of Taco Bell coinciding with the launch of Taco Bell's new $1 Morning Value Menu on March 10 reveals that…

Dunkin' Donuts continues Mexico expansion

March 15, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has plans to develop nearly 150 restaurants in Mexico over the coming years.

Captain D's franchise seeks candidates in DC, Northern Virginia

March 15, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., area.

Chick-fil-A adds new spicy southwest salad to menu

March 15, 2016

Chick-fil-A has introduced its newest menu item, spicy southwest salad, at restaurants nationwide.

2016 Women's Food Service Forum Awards announced

March 14, 2016

The Women's Foodservice Forum announced the recipients of its 2016 Awards for Outstanding Performance and Achievement.

5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

Krystal hosting 'All-Day Happy Hour' Wednesday

March 14, 2016

Krystal is celebrating its Happy Hour launch by extending the special pricing for a full day.

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

Restaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement

March 14, 2016

Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.

Restaurants 'wearing the green' on St. Patrick's Day

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

St. Patrick's Day translates into a huge marketing opportunity for restaurant operators.

McDonald's 'Create Your Taste' kiosks arrive in Ontario

March 11, 2016

McDonald's has deployed 'Create Your Taste' self-ordering kiosks at three locations in Kingston, Ontario.

4 new ways to use beacon technology in your restaurant

You can begin deploying beacons by using them to send marketing messages, such as special deals and coupons, to customers, but do you know about these…

Bob Walter tapped as non-executive chairman of Yum! Brands

March 11, 2016

Yum! Brands has appointed Robert D. Walter to serve as non-executive chairman of the board.

McDonald's delivers good mornings with new campaign

March 11, 2016

McDonald's unveils a new integrated advertising campaign: "Good Morning Bay Area."

Baskin-Robbins beats 2015 development expectations

March 11, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced its third consecutive year of positive net new unit growth in the U.S.

Chick-fil-A to source 100% cage-free eggs

March 11, 2016

Chick-fil-A Inc has announced its plan to source 100 percent cage-free eggs over the next 10 years.