Blimpie kicks off 'Combo Craze' promotion

April 5, 2016

Blimpie has introduced its Combo Craze Promotion, an online "match-and-win" game hosted on the Blimpie website that gives fans a chance to win a grand prize…

Photo gallery: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

More than 140 franchise execs gathered last week in Dallas at the Franchising Restaurant & Innovation Summit.

The ROI of Paging Systems

Tried-and-true paging technology not only can help improve operations, it can improve the bottom line as well.

Arby's exceeds '15% by 2020' energy reduction goal

April 5, 2016

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc announced that as of Dec. 31, 2015, it reached 15.2 percent total energy reduction per company-owned restaurant from a 201…

McDonald's partners with software company to measure success of business initiatives

April 5, 2016

Applied Predictive Technologies announced that McDonald's USA LLC has signed an agreement to license APT's Test & Learn and Menu Analyzer software solutions.

Fan favorites make comeback at Taco Bell

April 5, 2016

Taco Bell is granting fans' wishes by bringing back both the Beefy Crunch Burrito and Cheesy Double Beef Burrito.

In-N-Out Burger to open 1st Las Vegas Strip location

April 5, 2016

In-N-Out Burger will open its first Las Vegas Strip location this year.

Why restaurants should use menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives food service operators…

Free webinar: Are your mobile engagement strategies too old school?

April 4, 2016

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach, and marketers must become familiar with what strategies and tactics will work and also the surprises that…

DST, Mood Media hosting webinar on maximizing the customer experience at fast casuals, QSRs

April 4, 2016

Digital signage technology has evolved to create virtually unlimited options. So how are quick-service restaurants and fast casuals using those options for…

International Dairy Queen Inc opens first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Jordan

April 4, 2016

The Dairy Queen system has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at Abdoun Circle in Amman, Jordan.

Location matters: Are you on the wrong side of the road?

Most Investors understand the importance of analyzing demographics and traffic counts, but asking the question: "Is this location on the right side of the…

Ben's Soft Pretzels raises funds for fallen veterans on 'National Pretzel Day'

April 4, 2016

To celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, Ben's Soft Pretzels will give away pretzels with a minimum $1-donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

Rita's Italian Ice releases updated mobile app

April 4, 2016

Rita's Italian Ice has unveiled its updated mobile loyalty app.

Captain D's pays homage to its roots with Nashville Hot Fish LTO

April 4, 2016

Captain D's LLC has launched launched its Nashville Hot Fish.

Blimpie to celebrate 52nd birthday with 52-cent subs

April 4, 2016

To celebrate Blimpie's 52nd birthday, stores nationwide will serve up sandwiches at 1960s prices today.

Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

Slapfish CEO urges Summit attendees to 'make your most annoying customer your best friend'

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel responds to approximately 30 online reviews daily about his company — regardless of whether they are positive or negative. He…

White Castle gets in on April Fool's Day fun

April 1, 2016

The chain stated it will begin nationwide delivery of The Original Slider in Crave Cases (30 Sliders) via Crave Copters, unmanned aerial vehicles more…

McDonald's kiosks arrive in almost half of European locations

April 1, 2016

McDonald's has finished rolling out self-ordering kiosks to 45 percent of its 7,900 locations in Europe, with a 90 percent rollout in France.