Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Domino's. driving restaurant sector sales growth through year's end

September 11, 2018

Technomic today released its Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report 2018 Forecast indicating that for those leading 500 chains, sales will grow 3.2 percent by year's…

Scoring big with QSR customers this pro football season

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

With week No. 1 of the current professional football season in the rearview mirror, QSR operators must have an action plan for capturing American football…

Wendy's free burger promo promises to deliver mobile app audience

September 10, 2018

Wendy's locations may well be drawing larger crowds this month thanks in large part to the brand's special National Cheeseburger Day celebration. It…

Delivery driver crime: The restaurant industry problem nobody talks about

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

With restaurant online ordering expected to reach $365 billion by 2030, it's little wonder delivery driver is one of the hottest jobs around. But there's a…

Bojangles' expands North Carolina presence

September 7, 2018

Bojangles' is bringing it on in a much bigger way in North Carolina, which the brand considers to be among its core market areas, a news release said. 

Sonic intros breakfast 'lite'

September 7, 2018

Sonic's new LTO is an early riser, but its new breakfast slinger is available all day for $1.49, a news release said. 

Biscuitville 'rises' in central North Carolina

September 7, 2018

Biscuitville Fresh Southern will open four locations in the Fayetteville, North Carolina,  market next year, pending local approval, a news release said. The…

The Pros and Cons of Family-friendly Restaurants

Bawling babies, tantrum-throwing toddlers, and picky preschoolers. These are not exactly your picture of perfect restaurant guests. Despite the many hassles of…

Bruster's kicks marketing up a notch with Major League Soccer partnership

September 6, 2018

Bruster's Real Ice Cream today announced a multi-year partnership with Atlanta United to become the Major League Soccer team's exclusive ice cream partner, a…

QSR operators' digital signage life extension planner

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Digital signage is almost daily becoming more affordable and functional, but the fact remains that it's still a costly part of the QSR business. The good news…

Baskin-Robbins signs deals for 18 more Toronto stores

September 5, 2018

Baskin-Robbins has signed development agreements with six new and existing franchise groups to open 18 units throughout the greater Toronto area of Ontario…

ZIVELO Introduces Turn-Key Kiosk Deployment Services

ZIVELO is proud to announce the offering of turn-key services solutions to help deploy, install, manage, and support our best-in-class self-service products.

Pizza Inn franchisee claims franchisor relationships are key for tech success

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

With new technologies, Daven Acker, a franchisee of Pizza Inn, knows "It's always a challenge."

Sonic LTO funnels Oreos in a cone

September 4, 2018

Sonic has introduced a dessert offering built around the double-stuffed Oreo cookie. The Double Stuf Oreo waffle cone with ice cream includes a chocolate…

TravelCenters of America sale to infuse brand with cash for growth

September 4, 2018

A growing QSR competitor, TravelCenters of America, is leaving the standalone convenience store business. It has agreed to sell TA's Minit Mart convenience…

El Pollo Loco does cuatro LTOs

September 4, 2018

El Pollo Loco has introduced four LTOs, including handmade chicken taquitos with shredded ranchero chicken with guacamole, cilantro dressing and pico de gallo…

Zoup CEO talks growing pains

Eric Ersher, founder of Zoup, talks with Hughes' Tom Tang about the challenges of growing and success.

Food truck park coming to Colorado town

September 3, 2018

A food truck park opened in Evans, Colorado, in mid-September, according to 9news.com. The park, called The Yard at 3520, will be established on a property at…

Pita Pit talks choosing the right technology for your brand

Doug Reifschneider, Pita Pit vice president of marketing, discusses the challenges of making the right technology choice for your fast casual brand.

Protecting restaurant mobile apps & mobile ordering from fraud

Host Will Hernandez discusses protecting mobile apps and mobile ordering services from fraud, with Kount VP of Marketing, Don Bush. Will also chats with Judy…