Video: Former NFL star shares how football experience shapes his restaurant business

John Offerdahl, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and owner of Offerdahl’s Café Grill, discusses how the lessons he learned from playing in the NFL helps him…

Researcher: Loyalty platforms a must for millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Though monetary value is crucial, millennials can incentivized to maintain loyalty participation through other means.

Captain D's celebrates restaurant opening in South Carolina

February 5, 2016

Captain D's celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Lexington, South Carolina.

Carl's Jr. opens first restaurant in Australia

February 5, 2016

Carl's Jr. has arrived in Australia.

Dunkin' Donuts scores partnership with USA Hockey

February 5, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a multi-year agreement with USA Hockey that includes designation as the Official Coffee Shop of the U.S. Women's National Team.

Sonic launches Green Mountain coffee

February 5, 2016

Sonic Drive-In has announced a partnership with Keurig Green Mountain.

Arby's scores Texas-sized franchise deal

February 5, 2016

Arby's has reached a new development agreement with franchisee Turbo Restaurants LLC.

White Castle debuts LTO Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers

February 5, 2016

White Castle announced its Shrimp Nibblers have returned with a new Sriracha flavor and are available for a limited time beginning Sunday.

Dunkin' CEO calls Q4 sales 'disappointing'

February 4, 2016

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, said comparable same-store sales declined 0.8 percent for Q4.

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.

Subway installs Wi-Fi loyalty program across 600 Canadian locations

February 4, 2016

Turnstyle is collaborating with Subway restaurants across all of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario, Canada.

Dunkin' Donuts to open 5 new locations in New Orleans

February 4, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit agreement with existing franchise group Panama City Donuts LLC to develop five new restaurants in New Orleans.

Yum! Brands appoints new board member

February 4, 2016

Yum! Brands Inc has appointed Justin Skala to its board of directors.

Subway offering all Classic Footlongs for $6

February 4, 2016

Subway is offering its Classic Footlong sub sandwiches for $6 at participating locations.

Report: Alcoholic beverage preferences changing on menus

February 4, 2016

Food industry researcher Datassential has released its MenuTrends Keynote report on menu and consumer preferences for beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

6 ways to attract millennials to your restaurant

Attracting this picky generation now — before the stubbornness of old age sets in — is crucial.

Baskin-Robbins continues expansion in Los Angeles, San Diego

February 3, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced the signing of store-development agreements with two franchise groups to develop three new ice cream shops in Banning and Temecula…

Doc Popcorn year-over-year retail sales increased over 12% in 2015

February 3, 2016

Doc Popcorn completed 2015, with profitable retail and franchise sales and a number of agreements to open new locations domestically and abroad in 2016. Their…

Sonic to source 100% cage-free eggs by 2025

February 3, 2016

Sonic Corp announced it will serve 100-percent cage-free egg products in its restaurants by 2025.

Arby's achieved same-store sales growth of 8.1% in 2015

February 3, 2016

Arby's achieved U.S. same-store sales growth of 8.1 percent in 2015 — more than three times the growth rate of a sample of the larger quick service restaurant…