Reports of McDonald's parasite cases up to 395 in 10 states

The FDA released an update on the Cyclospora infection cases connected to consumers who at McDonald's salads, showing that as of July 27, labs had confirmed…

Healthy Dining launches 'virtual menu concierge'

August 3, 2018

Healthy Dining, a nutrition service provider for the restaurant industry,  has created a virtual menu concierge," called MyMenu, according to a company press…

How Wow Bao 'wows' 'em with cartoon-adorned cubbies

Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander talks about how the brand uses kiosks, cubbies and cartoons to delight busy customers even when they are in a huge hurry to pick up…

El Pollo Loco struggles through Q2

August 3, 2018

El Pollo Loco's Q2 financial results indicated that the QSR chicken chain struggled the first part of this year, with net income down $5.1 million or 13 cents…

Bojangles' adjusts guidance after rough Q2

August 3, 2018

Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits fell short on its quarterly earnings in Q2 2018, bringing in just 13 cents per share, well below last year's second-quarter earnings…

Taco Bell adds 125 NYC Cantina, urban in-line restaurants by 2022

Taco Bell is ringing in a much bigger presence in the Big Apple.

Pizza Hut performance drags down Yum China Q2 results

August 2, 2018

Yum China reported an overall 1 percent dip in same-store sales for the company during Q2 2018, stemming from a hefty 4-percent drop in its Pizza Hut brand's…

Subway takes Fresh Now program to 500 US locations

August 2, 2018

Subway is launching its "Fresh Now" program nationwide, which a news release said focuses on new flavors and a "more personalized guest experience."

QSRs in a blockchain world: A restaurant leader's essential guide

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

The blockchain may sound like something that has absolutely nothing to do with the restaurant business, but nothing could be further from the truth. Innovative…

Popeyes is winner in RBI Q2 financials

August 1, 2018

The triple QSR parent company, Restaurant Brands International, this morning reported its Q2 financial results, indicating that Popeyes managed to achieve…

Chick-fil-A doing big hiring across Big Apple today

August 1, 2018

Chick-fil-A outlets across the New York City region are abuzz today with activity on the employment front. The brand is using 26 area outlets to intensify its…

Lion's Choice to open in Cortex

August 1, 2018

Lion's Choice, a St. Louis-based quick-service family of restaurants, will open a location this August in Cortex, St. Louis, according to a press release. 

Wetzel's Pretzels looks to Seattle for expansion

July 31, 2018

Wetzel's Pretzels is looking to expand its brand with franchisees in Seattle. Vice President of Franchise Development Doug Flaig will host exploratory meetings…

US Foods buys SGA's Food Group for $1.8 billion

July 30, 2018

Illinois-based US Foods said Monday that it's acquiring Arizona-based Services Group of America in a $1.8 billion deal that includes five companies known…

Maximizing the QSR 'transformers': Online ordering, loyalty apps, digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

NPD Group joins two restaurant brands to talk about the tech "transformers" of the restaurant business today and how to make the most of them for your brand.

McDonald's fetes Big Mac's 50th on what would be its inventor's 100th birthday

July 30, 2018

McDonald's 50th Big Mac anniversary coin commemorations is aimed at rallying up some customer action this Thursday on the same day the inventor would have been…

Study: Road to foodservice growth paved with cafe concepts, healthy food

A recently released Coca-Cola/Technomic study on sources of foodservice growth finds big potential in cafe concepts, off-premise eating and "healthy food,…

AI ordering for even the most indecisive QSR customers

July 27, 2018

Conversational AI producers at Clinc used a video of the world's most indecisive QSR drive-thru customer to show how its AI-powered QSR drive-thru and in-store…

Del Taco hits 19 straight quarters of sales growth

July 27, 2018

Del Taco's Q2 results show the chain has attained 19 straight quarters of sales growth, including the most recent quarter when system-wide comp sales jumped…

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