Controlling QSR food waste: The power of five

The old adage, "Waste not, want not" has never been more fitting than for today's QSRs in their approach to food and food waste. After all, brands that get on…

Chick-fil-A ends donations to 2 Christian anti-same-sex marriage groups, begins new philanthropic focus

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

Days after protests against the presence of Chick-fil-A's food truck at an Oregon high school's football games, the brand's foundation cuts funding to two anti…

Bojangles' open 2nd Charlotte airport store

November 18, 2019

Bojangles' franchisee, FDY, Inc. has opened a second location — this one in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. The new restaurant…

Pizza Hut, Subway offer put a pungent spin on seasonal scents

November 18, 2019

Seems a bit counter-intuitive as we enter the season of copious amounts of kisses and hugs, but at least two brands are making garlic the darlin' of the…

Chick-fil-A food truck instigates walkout by LGBTQ supporters

November 15, 2019

Students walked out of a high school in West Linn, Oregon, to protest anti-LGBTQ attitudes on campus, pointing to the presence of a Chick-fil-A food truck…

Togo's 2020 transformation: 'It's not just new paint'

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

Ask anyone who's made a deli sandwich, they'll tell you, making these mouthwatering monstrosities is both time and labor-intensive. But 48-year-old Togo's has…

McDonald's tests cash-accepting self-order kiosks; will retrofits be needed?

November 14, 2019

McDonald's, which has pioneered the use of self-order kiosks, is testing kiosks that also accept cash, the company told Kiosk Marketplace via email. Cash users…

Get real! Authenticity will rule in 2020 QSRs marketing

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

New research indicates that while consumers may not necessariy do what they say when it comes to brand patronage, they expect the QSRs they buy from to be "as…

Delivering a frictionless guest experience: one size doesn't fit all

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology allows restaurants to deliver a better guest experience, but companies still need to test new solutions since no one tool meets all companies…

Former Burger King CEO assumes top job at Subway Monday

November 14, 2019

Former Burger King Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO John Chidsey will move into the CEO's office at Subway Monday as he officially begins his leadership of the…

KFC mashes up mega-popular heat +sweet

November 14, 2019

In the annals of really really sizzling hot trends, hot chicken along with chicken-and-waffles have got to be at the top of the temperature dial, explaining…

Krystal announces 2 major leadership changes

November 14, 2019

The Krystal Company said today it is bringing in new leadership, while its current CEO and CFO are leaving the company. The burger brand named former Captain…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent names former Popeye's president as chief brand officer

November 14, 2019

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent, CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., has named former Popeyes President, North America Chad Crawford as its chief brand officer.

Toast introduces loan program for restaurants

November 13, 2019

Toast Inc., a restauant management platform, has introduced a loan program, Toast Capital, to provide restaurants access to flexible funding to cover working…

Epson America releases receipt printer for small companies

November 13, 2019

Epson America Inc. has released its TM-T20III receipt printer designed for small and medium merchants to support existing POS and mPOS systems, according to a…

Why Schlotzsky's can't win using Starbucks' delivery strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Beto Guajardo may have a ton of delivery expertise considering he used to be SVP of global strategy for Starbucks, but as the president of Schlotzsky's, he is…

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McDonald's named in another sex harassment suit, this one seeking class action status

November 13, 2019

A former Mason, Michigan McDonald's employee is hoping to form a class action suit against the Chicago-based brand in a suit filed this week in Michigan…

Nathan's Famous signs 2 agencies to help build bigger hot dog empire

November 13, 2019

Nathan's Famous, Inc., is prime for franchise growth and has enlisted two agencies to help it attract first-rate franchises. Goji Creative and Trevelino/Keller…

Halo Burger tips its hat to hunter-customers

November 13, 2019

Michigan native chain, Halo Burger, is tipping its hat to the state's many avid hunters by giving them free camoflauge print hats of their own to take out to…

Luke's Lobster Surpasses 10-Year Milestone Delivering Sustainable Seafood

We’re thrilled to celebrate alongside our customer, Luke’s Lobster, as they hit a major milestone: ten years of serving delicious and sustainable lobster, the…