Dunkin' Brands names Dunkin' Americas president

December 13, 2019

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that it former U.S. COO,  Scott Murphy, is now president of Dunkin' Americas.

Nathan's Famous gears up for growth with 2 new leaders

December 13, 2019

Nathan's Famous, Inc. has named a Subway executive and franchising industry veteran to direct its franchise development and operational services/training…

Why Florida fast casual brand doubled down on mobile marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

By implementing a mobile proximity marketing strategy, EVOS Restaurants in Florida saw a 9% lift in sales and increased website visits by over 110%.

Cut it out! QSR 2020 workplace safety tipsheet

For QSRs, the very name of the service category implies part of the risk these brands and their employees face when it comes to workplace injuries. Yes, things…

Jack in the Box CEO stepping down

December 11, 2019

Jack in the Box Inc. Chairman and CEO Lenny Comma is leaving the company, according to a company press release that stated that the company's board of…

Does your brand have what it takes to make the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100?

Nominations for the Top 100 and the Excellence in Food Safety awards close Jan. 17.

Clean Juice expands into catering using Chowly/ezCater services

December 11, 2019

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, will be offering catering at all its locations, thanks to a partnership between Chowly, a restaurant…

Thanksgiving leaves restaurants with little to be thankful for

December 11, 2019

U.S. restaurant transactions for Thanksgiving week were down 7% compared to the same week last year when the holiday was a week earlier, according to The NPD…

Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins win big in PETA's 2019 Libby Awards

December 11, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins were the winners of PETA's 14th annual Libby Awards. "Libby" is short for "liberation" — as in "animal liberation" and the awards…

Warming customers up to winter menu innovation

by Mike Sisco — CEO, Embed Digital

Menu innovation is a must for forward-thinking restaurant brands, but how do these industry leaders warm their customers up to new ingredients and meals?

Fourth Enterprises tabs Sabre's Anderson as CEO, names Whitmarsh CFO

December 10, 2019

Fourth Enterprises, LLC, parent company of HotSchedules and Fourth, a provider of workforce, inventory and operations management solutions to the restaurant…

McDonald's adds tech to 'round up' purchases to support Ronald McDonald Houses

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

You might call the position McDonald's recently found itself in something like "When the need-meeter needs help." Donations have been way down for Ronald…

McDonald's names 1st female WNBA commissioner to its board

December 9, 2019

A major proponent of increasing women's presence in the C-suite, recent Deloitte president and CEO and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was named today to the…

Chick-fil-A wins, QSRs win bigger in most-loved brands report

December 9, 2019

Chick-fil-A may sometimes have controversy, but they also have very devoted customers, as is evidenced in Savanta's Top 100 Most Loved US Eating Out Brands…

Chase's Brown wants customers to feel like they accomplished goals

Marbue Brown, head of customer experience for consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase, believes that customers need to walk away feeling fulfilled when they engage…

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Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises

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

Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…

KFC scented firelogs ... going, going, maybe gone

December 5, 2019

By the time you read this, KFC's supply of 11 Herbs & Spices firelogs may be gone, if this holiday season is anything like last year when the…

How to (successfully) plant your brand's feet in meatless ground

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

Meeting the meatless-alternative customer's growing demands for fantastic flavor, healthful ingredients and beautiful presentation can be especially…

Roy Rogers partners with Singer EVI for expansion-oriented kitchen improvements

December 5, 2019

Western-themed QSR, Roy Rogers Restaurants, has inked a partnership deal with Singer EVI to provide equipment fulfillment and kitchen design support for…

Del Taco opens Sacremento store

December 5, 2019

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. will open its latest Sacramento location Dec. 11, on Sierra College Boulevard in Rocklin, by giving away a year's supply of tacos to…