Dinova launches rewards program for corporate employees

March 17, 2016

Dinova LLC, a platform solely focused on connecting expense account diners with restaurants nationwide, launched myDinova, a rewards program exclusively for…

Jared Fogle beaten in prison

March 16, 2016

Former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle was beaten by a fellow inmate in the recreation yard at Colorado's Englewood FCI.

Construction costs on the rise: How to mitigate the risk

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

The current construction climate, especially in the limited service restaurant world, is very different than even in the pre-recession boom.

8 things no one tells you about protecting your brand's identity

Restaurant owners invest in developing a distinctive name, logo, color scheme, and marketing model but often miss eight crucial aspects of branding.

HMSHost to transition to cage-free eggs in US restaurants

March 16, 2016

Global restaurateur HMSHost will be sourcing cage-free eggs in its airport and motorway restaurants.

GPS Hospitality names new chief development officer

March 16, 2016

GPS Hospitality, an Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 Burger King restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold to chief development officer

CKE Restaurants opens 700th international location

March 16, 2016

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, opened its 700th international restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week.

Sonic Drive-In to enter 46th state

March 16, 2016

Sonic Drive-In has a new franchise development agreement for Hawaii, marking the brand's entrance in its 46th state and first offshore expansion.

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

Taco Bell debuts $1 Morning Value Menu

March 15, 2016

A "breakthrough" new study* conducted on behalf of Taco Bell coinciding with the launch of Taco Bell's new $1 Morning Value Menu on March 10 reveals that…

Dunkin' Donuts continues Mexico expansion

March 15, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has plans to develop nearly 150 restaurants in Mexico over the coming years.

Captain D's franchise seeks candidates in DC, Northern Virginia

March 15, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., area.

Chick-fil-A adds new spicy southwest salad to menu

March 15, 2016

Chick-fil-A has introduced its newest menu item, spicy southwest salad, at restaurants nationwide.

2016 Women's Food Service Forum Awards announced

March 14, 2016

The Women's Foodservice Forum announced the recipients of its 2016 Awards for Outstanding Performance and Achievement.

5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

Krystal hosting 'All-Day Happy Hour' Wednesday

March 14, 2016

Krystal is celebrating its Happy Hour launch by extending the special pricing for a full day.

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

Restaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement

March 14, 2016

Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.

Restaurants 'wearing the green' on St. Patrick's Day

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

St. Patrick's Day translates into a huge marketing opportunity for restaurant operators.

McDonald's 'Create Your Taste' kiosks arrive in Ontario

March 11, 2016

McDonald's has deployed 'Create Your Taste' self-ordering kiosks at three locations in Kingston, Ontario.