Wendy's transitions to more 'sustainable' greenhouse tomatoes next year

June 6, 2018

Wendy's said this week it will source vine-ripened tomatoes for its North American restaurants exclusively from greenhouse farms by early next year. The…

McDonald's new Chicago HQ: Green roof, 'Work Cafe,' department 'neighborhoods,'

McDonald's corporate HQ blows back into the Windy City with a whole new look and feel that is definitely not your "father's McDonald's HQ."

[LIVE WEBINAR] Combating rising operating costs in a tight labor market

Make a note to join us June 19 for an hour of free expert guidance on taking some of the sting out of your labor costs, even as the hiring environment demands…

Manage your QSR's multi-channel future now or pay later

by Lisa van Kesteren — CEO, SeeLevelHX

QSR mobile strategy is still undergoing growing pains since QSRs — which traditionally had just the two channels of in-restaurant and drive-thru ordering to…

KFC in UK discovers new purpose for delivery: Vanquishing spiders

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

Starting life on your own comes with all sorts of scary things, including spiders, in the case of one young British woman who actually ended up calling for KFC…

National Restaurant Association offers free harassment prevention webinars

June 1, 2018

This summer, the National Restaurant Association said its ServSafe sexual harassment prevention webinars are available at no charge to the restaurant industry…

Long John Silver's, Goodcents Deli, Rosati's on the 'franchise-worthy' customer experience

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

Three brands' leaders offered wisdom-packed responses during an hour-long panel on making your brand's customer experience franchise-worthy at this spring's…

Design partnership delivers BOGO: Restaurant kiosk edition

June 1, 2018

The infinite appeal of two-for-one offerings is part of the idea behind a new kiosk creation from the Vollrath Company and Christensen Consultants that allows…

New tip pool mandates could yield big fines for violating brands

A national labor lawyer is calling restaurant operators' attention to recently passed tipping legislation that may make them liable for big fines if they allow…

Green Leaf's gives smoked chicken a kick for summer

May 31, 2018

Green Leaf's has brought back two chicken favorites with a summery kick, including the Baja Street tacos and chili lime chicken salad. Both are made with…

Getting a handle on harassment: 3 leaders lay out best tips

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

Sexual and other types of harassment are at the top of the heap in the daily news cycle lately, but they are problems that have long plagued every workplace…

KFC chases Gen Z on a raft with AR

May 30, 2018

KFC is going after Gen Z on its new Colonel floatie. The chain said in a news release that it has partnered with, Snapchat and its recently introduced World…

Del Taco expanding to 12 in Sunshine State

May 30, 2018

Del Taco said its current two Florida restaurants will become 12 over the next several years with the Orlando area targeted for major expansion first, a news…

Dunkin' Donuts brings back top drink-able summer LTOs + spicy bacon

May 29, 2018

Based on the votes of its customers last year, Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back the chain's three most-favored ice cream-flavored coffees this summer, putting…

McDonald's remains 'golden' in brand value rankings

May 29, 2018

In the fast food universe, a ranking of brands shows that last year's "golden boy" is again the brand with the golden arches — McDonald's — though Burger King…

Research proves connecting digitally = thinking generationally

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

Digital communication is no longer an "option" for QSRs, it's an essential. But to do it well, you must "know thy audience" ... every single one of them, and…

El Pollo Loco​ opens in La Quinta, California

May 25, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location  on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…

CKE Restaurants kicks off Stars for Heroes

May 25, 2018

CKE Restaurants Holdings —which owns Carl's Jr. and Hardee's — has  kicked off its eighth annual Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign. It has raised more than…

Long John Silver's acquires 75 locations from franchisee

May 25, 2018

Bob Ruckriegel, owner of ServUs, which operates 75 Long John Silver locations in Indiana, has sold his units back to the company. This acquisition grows the…

Ecolab creates Food Safety Advisory Board

May 25, 2018

Food safety company, Ecolab Inc. has formed an advisory board featuring made up of industry experts who will help the company develop new solutions and…