Dairy Queen gives free Blizzards to mobile app downloaders

August 28, 2018

Dairy Queen is making it worth their customers' time to download its mobile app. In exchange for the download, DQ is giving customers a free small Blizzard…

Lion's Choice opens with breakfast in St. Louis tech hub

August 28, 2018

St. Louis-based QSR Lion's Choice has opened in the Gateway City's innovation and tech hub, Cortex, on Clayton Avenue, a news release said. This is the first…

Don't let the straws break a QSR operator's back: Prepare now for a plastics-free world

Non-biodegradable plastic is everywhere and that's a big problem that has the QSR sector abuzz with how to transition out of their disposable plastics. But…

The voice of a Sub Station II franchisee

Sub Station II franchisee Mike Monson chats with Tim Tang of Hughes about the voice of the franchisee and the importance of relevancy.

McDonald's delivering across Canada by year's end

August 27, 2018

McDonald's Canada is partnering with a food delivery provider, SkipTheDishes, this month to launch delivery in select western Canada cities, with roll-out…

Cinnabon in Canadian Taco Bells

August 27, 2018

Cinnabon products are starting to show up in lots of new places, including the most recent — Canadian Taco Bells. The chain — which already has the sweet…

Red Robin COO on using tech to meet evolving consumer needs

Carin Stutz, COO of Red Robin, chats wth Tim Tang of Hughes about how the chain handles customers' evolving needs, which includes a push for technology.

KFC's new training reality: Technology fit to the global market

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

In Australia, it's Yammer-time, while in Russia, QR codes are showing workers the way. KFC's approach to training technology depends entirely where you are in…

Bojangles opens 2 more in southern US

August 24, 2018

Bojangles' opened stores this month in Mobile, Alabama and St. Augustine, Florida, according to a pair of news releases. 

Jimboy's opens 1, with 1 on way in Orange County, California

August 23, 2018

Jimboy's Tacos will open an Orange County location Tuesday on Imperial Highway in Brea and is rewarding its first guests — beginning at noon — with free ground…

KFC cuts back-of-house training time 75% in North American tests

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

KFC has begun testing a system in the U.S. that cuts back-of-house employee training time down from four or five weeks total, to just one week, according to…

Independent restaurant count down 2 percent

August 22, 2018

NPD reported today that a 2 percent decline in U.S. independent restaurant brands contributed to a 1 percent drop in the nation's overall restaurant count this…

McDonald's to make one 'McGolden' this Friday

August 22, 2018

McDonald's is making use of its new mobile order and pay function in its app very worthwhile for customers. Its entering all users in a contest to win that…

Church's, Sonic, Little Caesars agree to delete no-poach clauses in US

August 21, 2018

Employees at 15,000 U.S. restaurant locations just got more latitude in changing jobs and possibly even gaining promotions. Eight chains agreed this week to…

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off 'peel-n-reveal' game

August 21, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts is launching its peel-off prize game for the second year. From Aug. 27 through Oct. 15, customers who buy a large or extra-large drink (aside…

KFC says 'make it a double'

August 21, 2018

Kentucky Fried Chicken partnered with the "world's strongest man" to haul in its new Double Crispy Colonel sandwich in a "big" way. The chain's offering has a…

As Canadian A&Ws sell out of meatless burgers, US locations begin beef upgrades

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

They're sold out of the Beyond Burger in Canada just one month after its introduction at A&W, while the chain in the U.S. watches with great interest and…

QSR revenue source with many happy returns: Tapping into office-based networks

Reliable revenue is the name of the game in creating stability in the highly competitive QSR sector. Fortunately, one of the best sources of regular business…

The QSR Delivery Decision: 5 factors to know before you hit the road

The road can be paved with gold for QSRs who successfully implement food delivery. But the key word there is "successfully." Before you take your brand on a…

Popeyes signs deal to open in Philippines

August 17, 2018

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Kuya J Holdings Group Inc. to develop the Popeyes brand in the Philippines, a news release said.