Dairy Queen unveils DQ! Bakes Institute for quality, innovation

July 16, 2015

The DQ Bakes! Institute will highlight innovations coming from the new DQ oven including desserts, sandwiches and snacks made to order and customized to a…

Rain impacts June restaurant sales

July 16, 2015

Though sales comps were positive overall, performance varied across the U.S. based on how much it rained in different areas.

HotSchedules releases mobile restaurant management app

July 15, 2015

Reveal opens the proverbial kimono on a restaurant’s performance.

Taco Bell Q2 growth beats out Pizza Hut, KFC

July 15, 2015

Yum! Brands reported Q2 results ended June 13, which showed a 3-percent growth in worldwide system sales.

Checkers & Rally's on the road to reaching franchise goal with 25 units in Q2

July 15, 2015

The company credits the strong results to improvements in operational performance, utilization of new data systems and scorecards to measure operational…

Wendy's exec: Without great content, technology doesn't matter

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Big screens are exciting to have in a restaurant, but if they lack content that is fresh and relevant, even the largest digital signs and menu boards will fail…

Popeyes extends Bahamas Bowl sponsorship, inks multi-unit deal

July 15, 2015

The second Popeyes Bahamas Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 24 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.

Delaget releases employee theft technology for restaurants

July 14, 2015

Delaget GUARD, a Web-based software solution with a mobile interface, analyzes POS restaurant data to identify suspected employee theft, track employee…

Wendy's VP joins Wingstop as president of international markets

July 14, 2015

Prior to joining Wingstop, Larry D. Kruguer served as vice president, International Joint Ventures and Key Markets at Wendy's International, leading…

Is mobile the key to digital ordering success?

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Mobile expert discusses why mobile is the key to digital ordering success.

What's in the future for build-your-own fast casual, QSR concepts?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

With a push from online ordering channels, customizable assembly line concepts, where consumers build their own products, continue to explode in the fast…

Bojangles' expands footprint in Kentucky, West Virginia

July 13, 2015

The brand intends to open at least 50 new locations in 2015.

Technomic report delves into the 'what & why' of additive-free food

July 13, 2015

The challenge to operators is making the right decisions that will resonate with their consumers and be a good long-term fit for the brand.

ICXSummit15: From scavenger hunt to Skydeck, the highlight reel

by Christopher Hall — w, t

From an Under Armour installation that tests athletic ability to a Warby Parker photo booth experience, interactive customer experience was the order of the…

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business?

The decision to lease or to purchase commercial property is not always clear cut. When making the decision to purchase or lease, don’t buy simply for the sake…

Dunkin' franchisee to add 22 stores to Virginia

July 10, 2015

The franchisee expects to add 22 stores over the next eight years in selected Virginia territories, the third exclusive development region granted to TBG FAC…

Dairy Queen re-opens UAE store with plans to expand

July 10, 2015

Bajco Gulf is scheduled to develop a minimum of 20 locations across the territory over the next five years.

Former Wendy's counsel joins Burger King legal team

July 10, 2015

Heather Darden, who has more than 12 years of experience in the QSR food industry, joins GPS Hospitality from SunTrust Bank.

Dunkin' to open 51 units in Virginia

July 9, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a franchising agreement with seven franchise groups.

Is QSR-plus the answer for struggling QSRs?

July 9, 2015

Technomic Executive Vice President Darren Tristano believes the key for struggling QSR brands is to create a space in the QSR-plus niche, rather than imitate…