LivingSocial piloting restaurant program in Atlanta

September 21, 2015

LivingSocial has launched a new pilot program, Restaurants Plus, empowering consumers to eat out while saving money, according to a company press release.

Burger King releasing black Halloween Whopper?

September 21, 2015

Burger King has previously successfully sold a burger with black buns in Asia. It may be coming to the United States.

Free McDonald's Extra Value Meal to military, police officers today

September 21, 2015

In honor of International Peace Day, Sept. 21, McDonald's restaurants in Central Alabama are offering a free Extra Value Meal to all military personnel and…

How to create gift cards, promos, badges inside your restaurant

Instead of paying a third-party company to create your restaurant’s gift cards, why not save money and have complete control by investing in an in-house card…

Arby's announces newest franchisee

September 18, 2015

Wesley Campbell of Campbell Oil Company in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is Arby's newest franchisee.

YUM! struggling to create fast casual winner

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream heads into fall with record sales

September 18, 2015

Bruster's has two limited-time flavors and is enjoying success.

Why sustainable packaging is a 'must have' for restaurant success

Two food trends are proof that restaurants must embrace sustainability in packaging.

What operators can learn from Chipotle's Salmonella outbreak

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

September 17, 2015

Tomatoes served at 22 Chipotle Mexican Grill locations in Minnesota were the source of the state's recent Salmonella Newport outbreak.

Several chains collaboarte to form pop-up restaurant, giving away 1,500 'Peace Day' burgers

September 17, 2015

Burger King announced Thursday that it will team up with Denny's, Wayback Burgers, Krystal, and Giraffas to give away 1,500 "peace day burgers" at a pop-up…

Bindo unveils restaurant-specific POS solution

September 17, 2015

Bindo has debuted a beta version of its new Bindo POS for Restaurant, an iPad POS system.

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…