Franchise focus: Can Captain D's hook fast casual market share?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While many may still consider the seafood restaurant a quick service restaurant, CEO Phil Greifeld said that in 2011 the chain began transitioning from a QSR…

US EMV effort raises hackles of fraud watchdog

October 2, 2015

Consumer advocate ProtectMyData argues that the chip-and-signature implementation favored by US financial institutions lacks teeth.

Taco Bell first QSR to offer vegetarian-certified menu

October 2, 2015

Taco Bell will offer menu items certified by the American Vegetarian Association, the industry’s recognized standard in vegetarian labeling.

Chick-fil-A makes New York City debut

October 2, 2015

Chic-fil-A's first New York City store is the chain's largest in the country.

Yum! Brands launches World Hunger Relief effort with spokesperson Christina Aguilera

October 2, 2015

Christina Aguilera spotlights her recent United Nations World Food Program humanitarian trip to Ecuador to raise awareness and funds for 795 million hungry…

Fast Casual Exec Summit to take Miami

October 2, 2015

Many of the industry’s most successful CEOs will attend to share the secrets of their successes.

SONIC’s 2015 Troy Smith Hall of Fame Award goes to Louisiana franchisee

October 2, 2015

Ted Kergan, chief executive officer of Kergan Brother’s Inc., received SONIC's most prestigious award.

Doc Popcorn signs master franchise agreement in Middle East

October 1, 2015

Doc Popcorn has a footprint in the Middle East with its master franchise agreement in Oman.

More than a few retailers playing catch-up in EMV card compliance

October 1, 2015

While the big retailers are compliant with the EMV credit card chip mandate hitting today, many retailers are playing catch-up, a new study reveals.

SpeedLine Point of Sale Introduces Secure EMV and NFC Payment Options

A new software release from leading pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions adds secure and flexible EMV payment options for…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

Juice It Up! announces strong Q3 sales

October 1, 2015

Juice It Up! saw a 7-percent sales increase over the same quarter the previous year.

2 QSR execs discuss new design formats

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSRWeb.com interviewed two restaurant system executives to learn what they did to rebrand their chains and remodel their stores.

Burger King McLamore Foundation kicks off fall fundraiser

September 30, 2015

Burger King's Fall Fundraiser campaign offers guests of participating Burger King restaurants the opportunity to provide financial assistance to their local…

Restaurants receive Franchising Gives Back Awards

September 30, 2015

Several restaurant chains received Franchising Gives Back Awards

Bruster's Real Ice Cream names VP of marketing, product development

September 30, 2015

Jennifer Brinker has been named vice president of marketing and product development for Bruster's Real Ice Cream.

Wendy's enhances kid offerings with 'Creative Play Platform,' Honest Kids juice

September 30, 2015

Wendy's has a new Kids' Meal play platform and also added an Honest Kids-brand organic fruit juice drink to the Kids' Meal.

Wienerschnitzel announces new restaurant design

September 29, 2015

Wienerschnitzel's new "Heritage" store pays tribute to its signature 1960s A-Frame, recognizable for its red roof, design and the drive-thru built in the…

Del Taco expands in Central California

September 29, 2015

Del Taco will develop 27 restaurants in the Central California region

Beverages help boost the post-lunch crowd

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The post-lunch crowd can be slow. Teas can have an appeal and bring people in.