Sonic announces 'hot' LTO + cool $1M to Limeades for Learning

May 4, 2020

Sonic Drive-In is putting some spice into its latest LTO, while putting funds into education through its two latest endeavors: a Queso Burger LTO and $…

From 5-pound burrito to Zoom party backgrounds, brands deliver Cinco de Mayo at home

May 4, 2020

Cinco de Mayo this Tuesday is ushering in lots of Mexican-themed specials — this year geared toward the stay-at-home audience — at brands nationally, including…

10 reasons Fast Casual's Top 100 will be 'the virtual event of the year'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 2020 Fast Casual Top 100 winners will be revealed during a live, virtual gala May 15.

Taco John's hires new CMO

May 1, 2020

Taco John's, a QSR with more than 400 locations in 22 states, has selected Barry Westrum to serve as chief marketing officer effective May 4, according to a…

Third-party delivery was on the rise pre-pandemic

May 1, 2020

Consumer awareness and use of third-party restaurant food services were on the rise even before the outbreak of COVID-19. to rise, acoording to a study by…

Freddy's tackles 'hospitality through a speakerphone' + lawfirm unravels confusion surrounding stimulus funds

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

Freddy's Co-founder and COO Scott Redler discusses the challenge of customer service via drive-thru and delivery. Then, Messner Reeves attorneys Rachel Farr…

QSR DIY kits: Cure for COVID-19-induced 'cabin fever?

Taco shops want you to toss taco parties, while ice cream parlors hope their do-it-yourself sundaes will melt your heart. DIY kits are proving to be a new…

Free webinar to help restaurant operators get up-to-speed in response to COVID-19

April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced QSRs and fast casual restaurants to revamp their operations in response to new consumer buying habits. To help operators adapt…

Dunkin' Brands pulls off Q1 EPS feat by beating analysts estimates

April 30, 2020

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., pulled off a first quarter surprise, reporting adjusted earnings of 67 cents, that beat analysts…

Taco Bell shines as sole bright spot in Yum Brands Q1 sales

April 30, 2020

Though KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, recorded a Q1 same-store sales decline of 7% after the tumultuous first…

McDonald's Q1 sales, earnings fall amid COVID-19 restrictions, closures

Even the giant QSR McDonald's is feeling the turbo-charged pinch of COVID-19, with its Q1 earnings down 17% due to declining sales worldwide.

Nathan's Famous tech transformation: Serving customers 'where, when and how' they want it

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

After a solid 102 years in existence, Nathan's Famous — one of the few U.S. brands around for the last pandemic in 1918 — has made a timely tech transformation…

Those perplexing PPP loans: Some expert guidance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurant companies trying to navigate the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Package loan, will be interested in some of these top tips from…

KFC launches $500K Grocery Assistance Fund for employees

April 29, 2020

Kentucky Fried Chicken said today its franchisees and foundation have created a Grocery Assistance Fund that will provide in $500,000 worth of groceries to…

Incentivio partners with ParTech on POS integration

April 28, 2020

Incentivio, an all-in-one restaurant digital guest experience provider, is teaming up with ParTech, Inc., a POS solution, to offer ParTech's cloud-based Brink…

Edible, Wienerschnitzel roll out new sweet treats for COVID-19-weary world

April 28, 2020

Signs that some restaurant leaders are glimpsing light inside the pandemic-shadowed tunnel, comes from the announcements this week of new products…

Seattle caps restaurant delivery commissions

April 28, 2020

Seattle officials have passed a measure capping all third-party food delivery service commissions at 15%, citing efforts to help restaurants amid COVID-19. The…

UK McDonald's serving as health-worker testing site

April 28, 2020

A drive-thru McDonald's location in Leicester, England, is serving as a COVID-19 testing site for the nation's National Health Service workers, according to…

Halo Burger reopens 6 Michigan stores

April 28, 2020

Halo Burger, a Flint, Michigan-based QSR, will reopen six of its eight stores on Friday for drive-thru, delivery and online ordering, a news release said. All…

McDonald's owner/operator relays lessons learned from pandemic

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

The rigors of business in a pandemic-ridden world have given restaurateurs a run for their money. But there have also been invaluable lessons learned through…