Chick-fil-A starts nationwide delivery

November 13, 2018

Chick-fil-A is beginning delivery today from more than 1,100 of its restaurants nationwide as part of a partnership with DoorDash, a news release said. 

McDonald's Colombia uses interactive signage to get customers dancin' in the streets

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

McDonald's recently partnered with worldwide outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux Colombia, to deliver a digital signage dance party to celebrate the Big…

Del Taco opens 8th Idaho store, offers gift card specials for the givers

November 13, 2018

Del Taco is opening of its eighth Idaho restaurant with longtime franchisee, Mark Miller, on North Second Street in Rexburg, a news release said. Miller now…

KFC really 'waffles' on latest LTO

November 13, 2018

Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing brunch, at least for a limited time, with its chicken and waffles LTO, the brand said. 

Blaze opens Central Michigan University store

November 13, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a Mount Pleasant, Michigan location today, Nov. 13, on South Mission Street right across the road from Central Michigan…

Survey: Chain operators say stores aren't complying operationally

November 13, 2018

Restaurateurs put plenty of thought and planning into creating and implementing topnotch operational procedures, but a new survey shows that quite often those…

Fun with food: An essential to the eatsa experience

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

Automation is only part of the story at the tech-heavy eatsa chain, where brand leaders have had recent success duplicating the operational platform with other…

Taco Bell scholarships doubled for year No. 4

November 12, 2018

The Taco Bell Foundation, which administers the brand's educational monies, said it's more than doubling its scholarship commitment to $21 million by 2021. The…

Digital Signage in Retail Affects Your Customer Retention Metrics More Than You Think

by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast

Digital retail signage is making it to the top of the most fascinating tools for interaction with your clients. Here are the fundamentals you need to know to…

US Veterans at Subway relay the gifts the Armed Forces give business

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

As we approach U.S. Veterans Day Sunday -- along with the federal holiday on Monday --one chain that has found great success putting those who have served in…

Bojangles' reports Q3 results 3 days after sale announcement

November 9, 2018

On the heels of news of its pending sale earlier this week to Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company LP, chicken-and-biscuits QSR, Bojangles…

Taco Bell offering puts some 'party' into the season

November 8, 2018

First it was the ultimate Mexican-inspired wedding packages, and now Taco Bell is extending the party to cover all takers during the holiday season with a new…

Sonic longtime CEO retires, San Pedro to fill role after Inspire acquisition

November 7, 2018

There's a changing of the guard at Sonic. Chairman and CEO Cliff Hudson announced that he is retiring when the company's proposed acquisition by Inspire Brands…

Smoothie King, Mighty Quinn's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe take on 'cannibalization'

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

How to drive growth is top of mind for brands but in the quest to grow brands can often ignite a cannibalism strategy, something no partner or franchisor…

Wendy's reports 0.2 percent drop in North American Q3 same-store sales

November 7, 2018

Wendy Q3 results for the quarter ending Sept. 30 show the brand had fewer-than-expected sales during the period, with North American same-store sales off 0.…

Back to School: Retail, Restaurants, and More

Let’s take a look at how retailers and restaurants can maximize their marketing efforts in order to capitalize on all of the customers out and about looking to…

Q&A with President of Regrub, and Smashburger Franchisee, Tom Jones

hopAdvisor recently spoke with Founder and President of Regrub, Tom Jones, who is the Smashburger franchise owner working with ShopAdvisor on a new campaign.

Bojangles sold for $16.10 a share

November 6, 2018

Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company LP have agreed to acquire fast food chain, Bojangles' in an all cash transaction that will give…

Too much tech? Untangling digital inconsistency at your QSR

by Sif Rai — CMO, QikServe

It's undeniable that technology has the capability to transform the fortunes of your brand. But can too much tech be a bad thing? Of course it can, but this…

How to sustain sustainability, despite obstacles: experts weigh in

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

Three brands take on the challenges and rewards of one very hot restaurant topic: sustainable operations.