QSR revenue source with many happy returns: Tapping into office-based networks

Reliable revenue is the name of the game in creating stability in the highly competitive QSR sector. Fortunately, one of the best sources of regular business…

The QSR Delivery Decision: 5 factors to know before you hit the road

The road can be paved with gold for QSRs who successfully implement food delivery. But the key word there is "successfully." Before you take your brand on a…

Popeyes signs deal to open in Philippines

August 17, 2018

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Kuya J Holdings Group Inc. to develop the Popeyes brand in the Philippines, a news release said.

McDonald's kicks it up a notch with new chicken LTO

August 17, 2018

McDonald's is adding a new chicken offering to the menu for a limited time in the U.S. Sweet N' Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed Tenders become available the week of…

Food Safety and Quality in Chef-Driven Fast Casual

There’s no doubt consumers love fast food. Fast casual dining has been on the rise since the late 2000s, and the movement has drawn the interest of food…

Taco Bell 'lights Ohio's fire' with 2 new test fries

August 16, 2018

The Midwestern cities of Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio will be the test grounds for Taco Bell's latest takes on spicy fries. The chain will starts tests today…

Cinnabon partners with Holiday Inn Express on breakfast

August 16, 2018

Cinnabon has struck up a novel approach to getting the brand out to the masses through a partnership with Holiday Inn Express. The relationship will put…

Arby's parent company pays $450 million for Wendy's stake in brands

August 16, 2018

The owner of Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings and R Taco — Inspire Brands — is buying back Wendy's 12.3 percent ownership stake in the brand for $450 million.

Food Network's former marketing maven offers best branding strategies at October Fast Casual Executive Summit

As the former marketing and branding executive for food media powerhouses like Food Network and the Cooking Channel, Susie Fogelson has a lot to share with…

MOD Pizza CEO finds workforce wealth in marginalized workers

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

MOD Pizza CEO Scott Svenson sits down with Pizza Marketplace Editor Shelly Whitehead to provide some background on how some of society's most marginalized…

University of California launches culinary arts program

August 15, 2018

Today, a culinary career can be a ticket to fame for the right personalities and that's, in part, why an increasing number of well-regarded schools are…

Panda Express uses popular LTO to usher in new app

August 15, 2018

Panda Express is bringing back a fall favorite, Honey Sesame Chicken Breast, for a limited time and using the opportunity to launch the chain's new app, a news…

The Gyro Shack brings 'Opa!' to Nampa

August 14, 2018

The Gyro Shack will open a Nampa, Idaho, location late this summer on Caldwell Boulevard, bringing a little bit of Greek to the Boise suburbs, a news release…

Tunity Audio extends its reach

August 14, 2018

Tunity, a technology that allows users to hear live audio from muted televisions directly on their mobile device, is debuting Tunity SDK for Audio, according…

McDonald's invests billions into kiosk-heavy remodels in 6,000-plus US stores

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's Corporation is spending $6 billion to revamp more than 6,000 stores throughout the U.S. in hopes of transforming itself into an efficiency expert's…

Canada's Mary Brown chain begins Walmart partnership

August 14, 2018

Canadian chicken QSR, Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters, opened its first Walmart location this month in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The development marks the…

QSR money-saver: The overlooked elements of distributor audits

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

In an analysis of distributor and vendor invoices, 35 percent were found to have errors. That's money you're leaving on the table. Here are some ideas on how…

ZIVELO Introduces Financing Options for Clients

ZIVELO has partnered with Ascentium Capital, the nation’s largest private, independent finance company, to provide financing options to clients.

Study: Most QSRs aren't 'cool' — why that's a problem

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Here's the bad news for QSRs: Most brands are not cool. That's the conclusion that research consultancy, Magid, recently came to after surveying 6,800 diners…

McDonald's-linked salad parasite cases up to 436

August 10, 2018

The U.S. FDA Thursday reported that since last week it has confirmed an additional 41 cases of illness linked to diners who ate parasite-infected salads at…