Digital drives big sales growth for Yum Brands

April 28, 2021

Worldwide sales grew 11% and same-store sales spiked 9% for Yum Brands Inc.'s first quarter ended March 31.

How QSR and Fast Casual Restaurants Can Prep for the Off-Premise Evolution

There are many opportunistic windows that opened during the pandemic that restaurants are not dismissing as a phase. One of those windows was off-premise…

Wendy's aims to cut toxic chemicals from US, Canada packaging by year's end

April 28, 2021

Wendy's is promising to eliminate toxic chemicals, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from consumer packaging in the U.S. and Canada by…

Jollibee launches redesign for European growth

April 28, 2021

Jollibee, a fried chicken chain based in The Philippines with more than 1,478 locations worldwide, has announced a restaurant design to support its growth…

Consumers favor reusable approach when it comes to fast food containers

April 28, 2021

More than half of fast food consumers are willing to embrace reusable and returnable containers as they're concerned about pollution and waste issues.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund application process opening Monday

April 27, 2021

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which provides $28.6 billion in relief funds to restaurants and other hard-hit food establishments that have experienced…

Online restaurant ordering is here to stay, reveals report

April 27, 2021

Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren't going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining…

Dunkin': 2,600 US dining rooms open ... and counting

April 27, 2021

Dunkin' has now reopened 2,600 dining rooms nationally, with more coming online daily as the pandemic infection rate in the U.S. moderates. Nationally, Dunkin…

McDonald's 'misunderstood' spoon can net customers free McFlurry

April 27, 2021

McDonald's admits its oh-so-straw-like McFlurry spoon has a problem as customers confuse it for a straw, much to their frustration, given the utensil is…

Popeyes pushes into Saudi Arabia

April 27, 2021

Popeyes has signed an exclusive master franchise and development agreement with Gulf First Fast Food Company to grow the brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…

DoorDash changes pricing, offers 15% commission option

DoorDash is launching a sliding scale pricing structure for local restaurants that it says is intended to give operators options to make more money and adjust…

Does your QSR's delivery provider pass these food safety tests?

by Jim Hardeman — CPO, CMX (ComplianceMetrix)

Ensuring the quality and safety of your QSR's delivered food goes well beyond preventing third-party delivery drivers from swiping a French fry or two. And…

Helping Restaurants Deploy Virtual Brands Faster, with KitchenUP

Open up your preferred delivery app on your phone, and it's obvious to see that we've got more choice and convenience when it comes to food delivery than ever…

Hackers unlock secret repair menu for McDonald’s self-serve ice cream machines

April 26, 2021

A hacker team has created a device that will allow a McDonald's franchisee to unlock information about the self-service ice cream machines that have a…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opens in Pembroke Pines

April 26, 2021

South Florida residents have a new place to cool off — Jeremiah's Italian Ice at 15820 Pines Boulevard within the Fountain Square Plaza in Pembrook Pines.

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut parent to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

April 26, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, will decrease its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 46% by 2030 in partnership with its…

It's back: Strawberry glaze doughnuts at Krispy Kreme

April 26, 2021

For the second year in a row, Krispy Kreme is offering two strawberry glazed doughnuts, with one filled with strawberry cream filling.

Havana Savannah coffee concept rolls out Delphi Display digital signage

April 23, 2021

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a technology provider for the QSR industry, has installed a digital signage platform for the Havana Savannah coffee concept based…

White Castle offers free sweet to vaccinated customers

April 23, 2021

White Castle is donating a sweet treat to customers vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

What is PAR level? How to Calculate Your Par Levels in Your Restaurant

Inventory control and management is a tedious, never-ending task in the food service industry. Finding the right methods for tasks like calculating PAR levels…