Why are smaller chains leading the way on digital menu boards?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

Usually the smaller chains and new concepts follow what the major chains do, but that's not the case with digital menu boards. Why do large chains have more…

5 ways a QSR can save money without spending a dime

by Jeff Rebh — President and CEO, Innoseal

Being in the restaurant business is one tough and often expensive enterprise. Making the most of what you have can make a big difference in how much money you…

Del Taco opens in South Carolina

March 28, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has opened a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, as part of a recently signed multi-unit development agreement.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chief brand officer adopts trading plan

March 28, 2016

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced its chief brand officer has established a stock trading plan.

Infographic: Are you using Instagram to attract Millennials?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Of Instagram's 40 million monthly users, 90 percent are Millennials.

The latest in menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

Just when it looks like menu labeling is settled and ready to go into effect, there is a new bill, movement, sneeze or other change from one end of this…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's partner with Midnight Moonshine on new menu offering

March 25, 2016

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have joined forces with Midnight Moon Moonshine to introduce the Midnight Moonshine burger.

Taylor Crown Grill Series sizzles with 2016 Kitchen Innovations Award

March 25, 2016

The Taylor Crown Grill Series is a recipient of the Kitchen Innovations 2016 Award presented by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

McDonald's offers free breakfast for Texas test takers

March 25, 2016

Students and teachers in grades third through eighth will be offered free breakfast from McDonald's on Tuesday, March 29 in preparation of the STAAR (State of…

Arcos Dorados unveils premium burger offering

March 25, 2016

Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchisee operating in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has unveiled a new premium burger…

How to improve restaurant employee productivity: Part 3

To control labor costs, you need to look at several different metrics individually and collectively to get the most accurate picture and to make effective…

Wienerschnitzel readying second annual Hot Dogs for Homeless Tour

March 24, 2016

Wienerschnitzel has teamed up with Skate For Change, a non-profit organization that encourages youth to give back to the less fortunate, for its second annual…

The Chopped Leaf coming to Ontario

March 24, 2016

Chopped Leaf will open its doors in Ontario, Canada, this summer.

Chester's Chicken, Love's Travel Stops open 3 new stores

March 24, 2016

Expanding on their decade-long partnership, Chester's Chicken and Love's Travel Stops are opening three new locations.

New study reveals America's favorite restaurants

March 24, 2016

A new large-scale consumer study conducted by Market Force Information reveals America's favorite quick service restaurants chains in four popular food…

5 Tips to turn BoH staff into customer-experience superheroes

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Use these tips to transform your back-of-house staff into customer-experience superheroes — cape optional.

5 things to consider before measuring customer behavior via mobile

Mobile interaction allows consumers to engage more naturally at times that are comfortable and appropriate for them and to share their experiences with others…

Del Taco spices up breakfast with new Mexican chorizo sausage

March 23, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has introduced Mexican chorizo sausage to its breakfast menu.

Hot Dog on a Stick to celebrate 70th anniversary

March 23, 2016

Hot Dog on a Stick will celebrate the nationally designated "Something on a Stick Day" (Monday, March 28) by offering a 70-cent Original Hot Dog on a Stick.

Cinnabon celebrates successful year in franchise sales

March 22, 2016

Cinnabon had a banner year in terms of sales and growth, as the brand celebrates 30+ years since its first bakery opening.