Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

KFC brings back plant-based fried chicken in 2 Southern markets

January 29, 2020

Beginning Feb. 3, KFC will offer its plant-based, Beyond Fried Chicken menu items in  Charlotte, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennesee, and surrounding…

McDonald's FY19 comp sales highest 10 years

January 29, 2020

McDonald's global comparable sales grew 5.9% — the most they have in more than a decade, while systemwide sales surpassed $100 billion and consolidated…

Adyen signs exclusive payments deal with Subway in North America

January 28, 2020

Adyen announced a deal to become the exclusive in-store and online payments platform for Subway in North America. 

McDonald's launches a game of 'Chicken' in breakfast daypart

January 28, 2020

With Wendy's poised to launch its considerable weight back into the first meal of the day, McDonald's said today it's adding chicken to its breakfast menus by…

Webinar to focus on virtualization's power to amp up market research results

January 28, 2020

Most restaurateurs would agree that collecting customer data is important, but many don't know exactly how to use it, which is why they may want to circle …

Will Burger King, Popeyes meatless + chicken sensations stand test of time?

by Jason Altman — Senior Director of Equity Insights, 1010data

Restaurant Brands International, the owner of the Burger King and Popeyes brands, was busy last year rolling out two QSR sensations in August, including Burger…

Zuul Kitchens acquires restaurant ordering platform

January 27, 2020

The company known as Zuul Kitchens, which is a ghost kitchen that also offers individual kitchen spaces for restaurants to prepare delivery orders, has…

Yum China closes Wuhan stores due to virus, Yum Brands declares dividend

January 27, 2020

Yum China confirmed that it has temporarily closed some of its KFC and Pizza Hut stores in Wuhan, China due to the well-publicized coronavirus outbreak there…

Grubhub integrates with PAR to streamline mobile ordering

January 24, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Grubhub, to create a…

Blimpie sails into Singapore

January 24, 2020

Kahala Brands sandwich chain Blimpie is working with Deelish Brands Pte. Ltd. to debut Blimpie in Singapore, where Deelish operates, a news release said. 

Taco Bell returns Nacho fries with a kick o' 'chix'

January 24, 2020

Taco Bell is betting that its marketing and menu marvel of 2018 can keep on returning sizzling results in its newest permutation introduced this week that…

NYC Council passes ban on cashless retailers, restaurants

January 23, 2020

(Updates at 3:45 p.m. EST, Thursday with passage of bill)

Will Grubhub's new platform solve fast casual's speed problem?

January 23, 2020

In an effort to solidify its status as a leader in the $250 billion U.S. takeout market, Grubhub has launched Ultimate technology, a hardware and software…

Ole Miss goes new tech with fast-food robots

January 23, 2020

The University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss, has gotten decidedly new tech with the launch of the northern Mississippi school's first fast food and…

QSR Edo Japan expands Canadian footprint with new Winnipeg stores

January 23, 2020

QSR Edo Japan, is continuing its Canadian expansion by opening a store in Fort Richmond Plaza in Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, with a second Winnipeg store set…

To cash or not to cash, that is the (QSR) question

by RJ Horsley — President, SpotOn Transact, LLC

Considering the move to a cashless QSR? Here are some key things to know before you go.

McDonald's intros career-finding app for employees

January 22, 2020

McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide…

Wendy's pledges improved animal housing, responsible antibiotic use by 2024

January 22, 2020

Wendy's most recent Corporate Responsibility Report underscores the brand's commitment to improving care for the animals its uses for its food. To emphasize…