Long John Silver's has a 'twinkie' in his eye this 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'

September 12, 2018

"While supplies last" are the operative words in the promotion that Long John Silver's has in store for its quasi-national holiday, "Talk Like a Pirate Day,…

Poll: Customers love Blaze, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme

September 12, 2018

The 30th annual Harris Poll's EquiTrend Study around the strongest U.S. brands this year dubs a handful of restaurant brands as being closest to Americans…

Plant Power powers up for 'aggressive growth' with Inland Empire store

September 11, 2018

Plant Power Fast Food is pushing into California's Inland Empire, opening a third location this week in Redland in a curated culinary health and wellness…

El Pollo Loco opens North Texas store

September 11, 2018

El Pollo Loco Inc. has opened its first Arlington, Texas, location this week under the ownership of Chicken Time V LLC, a news release said.

Sonic's solid Q4 numbers result of marketing, menu additions, value options

September 11, 2018

Sonic Corporation's preliminary Q4 financials indicated that the brand grew same-store sales 2.6 percent over the prior year quarter and that net income per…

Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Domino's. driving restaurant sector sales growth through year's end

September 11, 2018

Technomic today released its Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report 2018 Forecast indicating that for those leading 500 chains, sales will grow 3.2 percent by year's…

Scoring big with QSR customers this pro football season

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

With week No. 1 of the current professional football season in the rearview mirror, QSR operators must have an action plan for capturing American football…

Wendy's free burger promo promises to deliver mobile app audience

September 10, 2018

Wendy's locations may well be drawing larger crowds this month thanks in large part to the brand's special National Cheeseburger Day celebration. It…

Delivery driver crime: The restaurant industry problem nobody talks about

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

With restaurant online ordering expected to reach $365 billion by 2030, it's little wonder delivery driver is one of the hottest jobs around. But there's a…

Bojangles' expands North Carolina presence

September 7, 2018

Bojangles' is bringing it on in a much bigger way in North Carolina, which the brand considers to be among its core market areas, a news release said. 

Sonic intros breakfast 'lite'

September 7, 2018

Sonic's new LTO is an early riser, but its new breakfast slinger is available all day for $1.49, a news release said. 

Biscuitville 'rises' in central North Carolina

September 7, 2018

Biscuitville Fresh Southern will open four locations in the Fayetteville, North Carolina,  market next year, pending local approval, a news release said. The…

Bruster's kicks marketing up a notch with Major League Soccer partnership

September 6, 2018

Bruster's Real Ice Cream today announced a multi-year partnership with Atlanta United to become the Major League Soccer team's exclusive ice cream partner, a…

QSR operators' digital signage life extension planner

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Digital signage is almost daily becoming more affordable and functional, but the fact remains that it's still a costly part of the QSR business. The good news…

Baskin-Robbins signs deals for 18 more Toronto stores

September 5, 2018

Baskin-Robbins has signed development agreements with six new and existing franchise groups to open 18 units throughout the greater Toronto area of Ontario…

Pizza Inn franchisee claims franchisor relationships are key for tech success

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

With new technologies, Daven Acker, a franchisee of Pizza Inn, knows "It's always a challenge."

Sonic LTO funnels Oreos in a cone

September 4, 2018

Sonic has introduced a dessert offering built around the double-stuffed Oreo cookie. The Double Stuf Oreo waffle cone with ice cream includes a chocolate…

TravelCenters of America sale to infuse brand with cash for growth

September 4, 2018

A growing QSR competitor, TravelCenters of America, is leaving the standalone convenience store business. It has agreed to sell TA's Minit Mart convenience…

El Pollo Loco does cuatro LTOs

September 4, 2018

El Pollo Loco has introduced four LTOs, including handmade chicken taquitos with shredded ranchero chicken with guacamole, cilantro dressing and pico de gallo…

Zoup CEO talks growing pains

Eric Ersher, founder of Zoup, talks with Hughes' Tom Tang about the challenges of growing and success.