Cousins Subs gifts $3,500 to 3 charities

September 17, 2015

The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation is contributing to advancing communities.

Long John Silver's giving free food to 'pirates'

September 16, 2015

Long John Silver’s is celebrating national "Talk Like a Pirate Day" Saturday with a free fish tender for customers who talk like a pirate and a two-piece fish…

Tampa McDonald’s locations debut ground-chicken burger

September 16, 2015

Franchisees helped create the unique burger that sits on a whole new bun.

New McDonald’s in progress for Michigan communities

September 16, 2015

The new facilities, replacing current and former McDonald's, will boast two drive-thru kiosks.

APT: Consumer spending at restaurants up 3 consecutive months

September 16, 2015

The surge in performance, up 1.6 percent for the month of August, was driven by an industrywide increase in check size, which APT attributed to increased…

Why giving back should be part of your business strategy

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There are "dos" and "don’ts" to most any effort, including charitable giving or involvement by restaurants.

Taco Bell to serve alcohol in 2 restaurants

September 15, 2015

Taco Bell lovers in Chicago and San Francisco will soon be able to have a beer with that burrito.

Subway co-founder dies at age 67

September 15, 2015

Fred DeLuca, co-founder of Subway died Monday at age 67.

Report card: 20 of country's largest chains fail antibiotics policies

September 15, 2015

A report and scorecard released today grading America’s 25 largest fast food and fast casual chains on meat and poultry antibiotics policies failed all but…

QSR International sells stake in Costa Rican KFCs

September 15, 2015

Restaurant developer QSR international announced the divestiture of 32 of its 33 KFC Costa Rican restaurants to Intelectiva Costa Rica SRL.

Fast food study reveals where Americans spend most money

September 14, 2015

Taco Bell came out most affordable when compared to Chipotle and Papa John's.

Krystal announces new VP

September 14, 2015

Scott Gallagher has joined The Krystal Company as its vice president of new assets and implementation.

How location-based marketing helped Cousins Subs increase sales

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The chain increased app downloads by 42 percent, increased mobile ordering traffic by 63 percent, and increased limited-time-only sales online and in-store for…

Far-reaching food safety rules final

September 11, 2015

The Food Safety Modernization Act, the first significant update of the Food and Drug Administration’s food safety authority in 70 years, is now final and first…

Revention partners with eWORDofMOUTH

September 11, 2015

Extreme Pizza is one of the first national restaurant chains to adopt eWOM’s new integration with Revention Point of Sale platform, HungerRush online ordering…

NY passes $15 minimum wage for food workers

September 11, 2015

Workers in the quick service restaurant industry in New York state will earn a minimum wage of $15, a raise that will be phased in over three years.

10 questions to ask before leasing commercial space

Are you planning to lease commercial space? Here are 10 questions you need to ask about the landlord and building.

Registration open for free webinar: 'Taking Your POS to the Cloud: How to Get Ahead of the Industry's Must-Have Technology'

September 11, 2015

Experts will teach attendees how a cloud-based POS works and discuss if it's worth their investment.

Cold Stone Creamery celebrates fall with new menu items

September 11, 2015

Cold Stone Creamery is welcoming the new season with several limited-time-only menu offerings.

Wendy's adds BBQ Pulled Pork to menu

September 11, 2015

BBQ lovers can try Wendy's new BBQ products and play an interactive game to unlock the secrets of BBQ "pit masters."