Labor Department rule would open large group health insurance to small restaurateurs

January 4, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor this morning proposed a rule that it says will allow more small businesses to offer health insurance through what it is calling…

Bojangles' ushers in new year with breakfast biscuit LTO

January 4, 2018

Bojangles' is going after breakfast-lovers with its new year's LTO, specifically the biscuit breakfast-lover who pines for the doughy delights any time of…

KFC Ronald McDonald tweet: The taunt 'heard 'round the world'

January 4, 2018

Under the heading, "Tis better to laugh than to cry" comes KFC and its tweet parodying the tweet war between North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and U.S. President…

The benefit-boosting, pitfall-prevention guide to mobile ordering and payment

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

Ordering online or via app is reshaping the QSR landscape. But these features come with potential pitfalls, as well as promises of more business. Here are some…

Krystal puts former Krispy Kreme exec in CFO slot

January 3, 2018

The Krystal Company has a new face in the CFO's office. This week, Berry L. Epley, a 20-year veteran of the industry, took the financial reins at the burger…

Taco Bell debuts much-anticipated nacho fries Jan. 25

January 3, 2018

The world loves its French fries, but this may be one of the most choice moments in history for a Mexican take on the beloved fried potato strip, and that's…

Burger King to pay out on BOGO suit settlement

January 2, 2018

Although Burger King leadership admits no wrongdoing, it has announced that it is paying members of a class action suit submitted to the courts in October.

Church's wraps up '17 with a bang, 76 store sale

January 2, 2018

Church's Chicken leadership said today that the company has sold 70 of its corporately owned locations to franchise operator, Ampler Chicken LLC. It's  one of…

Do QSR POS systems need to play catch-up?

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

I believe point-of-sale systems need to catch up with point-of-ordering, and the companies that do this well will win hearts, minds, and market share.

Report: The next 5 years in quick-service

December 27, 2017

Change-makers in the coming QSR industry include a growing demand for home-cooked food and a wave of innovations in food packaging that brands can put to use…

A restaurateur's guide to the trends within the trends for 2018

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

Restaurateurs have been inundated with so-called trends lists for the year ahead over the last three months. This site reviewed some of the major lists and the…

Jack in the Box moves marijuana users to minimeals

December 27, 2017

Jack in the Box marketing leaders must have had their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks when they opted to offer the chain's new cannabis-inspired LTO for…

Subway says "massive transformation" underway after it bleeds 900-plus stores in 2017

December 21, 2017

"Subway is in the midst of a massive transformation, and change of this size takes time."

Nestle Toll House Café by Chip opens locations in 2 states

December 21, 2017

Nestle Toll House Café by Chip has opened stores in Longview, Texas, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this month, according to the company.

Del Taco's expands buck-and-under menu ... and they mean it

December 20, 2017

Del Taco is promising its customers a value offering that lives up to the name with its new Buck and Under Menu, a news release said. Beginning Dec. 28, the…

KFC's new Colonel: The 'value' of being an unknown

December 20, 2017

When you are looking for bargain basement prices, what do you look for? Off-labels? The little names that nobody remembers? That was KFC's mentality this time…

ADUSA Debuts Qi Self-Ordering Software for Restaurants

Self-Order Software leverages ADUSA’s Enterprise Grade OrderHUB™ Server

3 game-changing digital menu board decisions for QSR leaders

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Digital menu boards can be marketing dynamite for a well-run QSR, but only if leadership makes wise decisions around these 3 key components of the system…

Taco John’s lands 100-store deal

December 19, 2017

Taco John’s has landed the biggest development deal in its history involving at least 100 stores in three Southeastern states, a news release said. Georgia and…

Jack in the Box sells Qdoba

December 19, 2017

Jack in the Box is selling Qdoba for $305 million to the investment firm, Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release.