Digital ordering to triple by 2020

February 4, 2019

Restaurant digital orders have grown an average of 23 percent, per year since 2013, and will triple by the end of 2020, according to a report from NPD Group.

Wendy's offers up 2019 version of 'cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger'

February 4, 2019

Saturday Night Live immortalized the cheeseburger in 1978 through the antics of its 'Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger' skit and now Wendy's is getting…

Tim Hortons co-founder, 1st franchisee dead at 88

February 1, 2019

Ron Joyce, the first franchisee of Tim Hortons, died Thursday in his home. He was 88, according to CBC.ca. Although Tim Horton founded the brand in 1964, in…

Squaring the square: White Castle VP tells how brand develops new slider spin-offs

In this podcast, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson tells how the brand keeps innovating on that famous little square of beef, while Blockchain Tech…

Super Bowl Sunday fare? Depends where you are

February 1, 2019

According to Cardlytics, Super Bowl Sunday is far from being all about pizza, though that dish does reign supreme for the beer bottle-strewn tables of Super…

Jack in the Box has something for fans who feel that day-after-Super-Bowl cold coming on

February 1, 2019

Jack in the Box said it has research that shows an estimated 13.9 million employees called in sick the Monday after Super Bowl last year, so it has coined a…

Nathan's Famous releases Q3 results, declares 25-cent dividend

February 1, 2019

Nathan's Famous said for the quarter that ended Dec. 23, 2018, its revenues were down from $22,021,000 in 2017 to $20,222,000 last year's Q3, while adjusted…

Taco Bell HQ stays in Irvine, 'Numero Uno' store safe

February 1, 2019

Taco Bell said its Irvine headquarter, and its first store that was moved there Nov. 19, are both staying put. The 53-year-old Downey, California original…

Torchy's launches catering, party pack menus

January 31, 2019

Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has launched both a catering and party menu that includes everything from breakfast and "Damn Good" tacos to chips, dips and more.

Wetzel's Pretzels promotes president to CEO

January 31, 2019

Wetzel's Pretzels said it has promoted its former president, Jennifer Schuler, to CEO. Schuler was in the president's role for about two years and previously…

Taco Bell tolls for 1st time in Thailand

January 31, 2019

Taco Bell has extended its Asian market reach this month with its initial location in Thailand. The store is located in Bangkok at Mercuryville (Chidlom…

A&W ... er AW ... gets a little 'and-sy' over logo

January 31, 2019

As the brand turns 100 this year, A&W Restaurants is lightening up a bit by losing its logos ampersand, at least for a while. The root-beer-renowned chain…

If your QSR ever considered kiosks, or maybe especially if it didn’t, read on

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-serve kiosks were dominant at this year's National Retail Federation Big Show earlier this month. The options ran the gamut in this realm, from AI and…

KFC gets big on 'Littles'

January 30, 2019

KFC is getting big on its 'littles', Chicken Littles, with its newest LTO. A news release said customers can get two orders of Chicken Littles for $3, as…

Last call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 29, 2019

The deadline to nominate brands for FastCasual's 2019 list of Top 100 Movers & Shakers is Wednesday. The list honors the brands and executives leading the…

Smashburger franchisee to reveal how mobile marketing led to increased sales

January 29, 2019

Standing out and attracting a greater share of customers is a never-ending challenge for all QSR and fast casual restaurants. And a couple of circumstances — a…

Dairy Queen goes all 'Ghirardelli' for Cupid

January 29, 2019

Dairy Queen is gearing up for that day of love, Valentine's Day, just about two weeks off now. The brand plans a pair of love-inspired soft-serve treats…

Bojangles' now private company with new CEO, COO

January 28, 2019

Bojangles' completed its all-cash acquisition by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P., which was announced Nov. 6 last year…

Chick-fil-A uses data in new, faster, results-producing way

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Chick-fil-A is using interactive data visualization technology to make better, faster decisions in its ongoing efforts to boost both revenue and customer…

Sonic LTO melts away winter chills

January 28, 2019

Sonic is bringing some warmth, with a touch of creamy cold into winter, with its hot Oreo and Cinnabon Cinnasnacks a la mode desserts. The LTOs include the…