McDonald’s offering consumers healthier choices

June 25, 2015

McDonald's has made a global commitment to increase customers' access to fruit and vegetables.

Chain restaurants want health care law reform

June 25, 2015

The National Council of Chain Restaurants supports court's ruling.

Suzanne Greco named president of world's largest QSR

June 25, 2015

Suzanne Greco, who began her tenure with Subway as a sandwich artist in 1973, is now running the “world’s largest QSR” as its president.

Saving energy with employee engagement: Strategies for restaurants

What’s the secret to successful execution of a restaurant energy strategy? Two words: Employee engagement.

EuroBake unveils artisanal buns for growing gourmet burger trend

June 25, 2015

Americans ordered 9 billion burgers at restaurants in 2014, a 3-percent increase from the previous year.

Cyclists can now carry McDonald's meals on their bikes

June 24, 2015

The struggling chain released its latest ad, which features a new form of packing created in partnership with ad agency, Tribal: The McBike, a box that enables…

Coffee driving restaurant domination in UK, report says

June 24, 2015

The report includes an analysis of market size outlets and transactions in the U.K. and key players in the U.K. foodservice market.

Filter aims to reduce kitchens' carbon footprint, operating costs

June 24, 2015

A new filter system captures waste heat from cook lines to preheat water, an ecologically-friendly feature intended to save commercial kitchen operators…

Webinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'

June 24, 2015

A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.

Cinnabon debuts sausage for entry into breakfast segment

June 23, 2015

Available at participating locations nationwide, Sausage Bites are made with Cinnabon dough wrapped around a breakfast sausage and served with a side of warm…

Beyond technology: 5 keys to managing menu updates

While many restaurant operators may be in good shape when it comes to meeting the caloric-labeling deadline of Dec 1, not all have considered the (print…

Dairy Queen celebrates 75th with snacks, hot desserts, artisan trends

June 22, 2015

Dairy Queen has introduced its DQ Bakes! menu with nine products across three categories: Hot Desserts à la Mode, artisan-style sandwiches and Snack Melts.

Blog: Nostalgia, classic American fare, value trending on summer menus

Taking inspiration from the desserts your mother packed into your lunch and the graham cracker crust baked into your grandmother's pies, QSRs are twisting…

McDonald's Monopoly contest draws more than 500K contestants

June 22, 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based McDonald's franchise company Arcos Dorados is giving customers in Brazil a chance to win a million dollars as it prepares for the…

OrderSnapp launches free POS for pizzerias, small restaurants

June 22, 2015

The tablet is designed for startups looking to control investment costs and current restaurant owners who want to avoid expensive upgrades on old POS systems.

McDonald's growth bites the dust with shrinking U.S. store count

June 22, 2015

Though McDonald's thrived during the recession with its dollar menu, fast casual chains like Chipotle and Five Guys Burgers and Fries that focus on healthy…

Are you 'CONNECTING' with your customers?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The CONNECT 2015 Mobile Innovation Summit will teach restaurant operators and retailers how to provide customers with mobile connections to help build a loyal…

Millennials eat more veggies than other age groups

June 19, 2015

A survey found that 84 percent of Americans aren’t eating the USDA recommended daily minimum of four vegetable servings and nearly half have no explanation as…

White Castle celebrates Father's Day with sliders and free card

June 19, 2015

The discount will be available on Father's Day online and through the White Castle app using the code word "DAD" only.

Why upscale, newer brands can escape negative Groupon effect

June 19, 2015

Some experts caution that restaurant brands may come across as desperate when they offer daily deals, but a new study from the University of Maryland's Robert…