Joint employer standard overruled, NLRB reinstates previous test

December 15, 2017

The National Labor Relations Board made a change Thursday that could affect thousands of restaurant operators nationwide, according to news releases.

Taco Bell joins with franchisees for "aggressive" digital access growth

December 15, 2017

Taco Bell and its franchisees announced that they're jointly funding a customer-facing tech initiative to bring self-serve kiosks into stores, provide faster…

Which food news stories changed QSR customer behavior most this year?

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

What were the top food news stories of the year and why should restaurateurs pay attention?

Captain D’s brings something fishy to Smyrna, Tennessee

December 14, 2017

Smyrna, Tennessee, is quite a ways from the coast, but that didn't stop Captain D's from opening this month there on Almaville Road. This is the brand's first…

Fins, Swedes get McVegan

December 14, 2017

McDonald's has set Dec. 28 as the launch date for a vegan burger to be offered in the Finnish market, following a successful product test in Finland. 

Krystal gives Scrooge a square deal

December 14, 2017

Krystal is seeing to it that customers can put a smile on even the Scroogiest pal on National Bah Humbug Day, Dec. 21, by treating them to a 79-cent classic…

A&W: Good times are back; bring on the franchisees

December 14, 2017

A&W is in full-on franchising mode with a new strategy and website built to bring in franchisees for the chain. This year, A&W added 15 new…

ReviewPush integrating TripAdvisor reviews

December 13, 2017

ReviewPush, an Austin-based company that helps brands manage customer feedback, is integrating TripAdvisor reviews of more than 4.4 million restaurants into…

Yoshinoya outpaces industry, introduces habenero chicken bowl

December 13, 2017

Yoshinoya America is stepping up its game with a hot new Habanero Chicken offering that pairs grilled sliced chicken in a spicy habanero sauce with steamed…

Captain D's names COO, 3 others to leadership roles

December 13, 2017

Captain D's has promoted Tim Ward to COO and Andy Castle to company operations vice president. Additionally the company has promoted David Rentschler to…

Hu Hot, Freshii, Mooyah social media managers: 'It's a hard-knock life'

Social media management may be this century's true school of hard knocks, but those who oversee this task at three well-known brands say it's essential to…

Arby’s to put 50 in the land of the pharaohs

December 12, 2017

Arby's plans to start opening the first of 50 Egyptian locations next year, thanks to a development agreement with Vantage Egypt. A news release said Vantage…

Church's, Texas Chicken tap former Popeyes execs for development roles

December 12, 2017

Church's and Texas Chicken brands have made a big investment in their development leadership, hiring three one-time Popeyes executives to fill key roles, a…

Sbarro takes fast casual pizza plunge in Japan, adding 20 fast-food spots in Argentina

December 12, 2017

Sbarro, a U.S.-based fast food pizza brand, has made two significant international deals this year. One will bring 20 Sbarro restaurants to Argentina, and…

Bruster's brings on real estate VP

December 12, 2017

With commitments for 30 franchised locations, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has brought on a new vice president of real estate to guide site selection and related…

Getfried gets busy worldwide

December 12, 2017

Gourmet French fry and finger food concept, #getfried Fry Cafe, is growing domestically with development of four new locations in Texas cities and one…

30-day comment period ticks away on proposed tip-pooling rule change

December 12, 2017

The 30-day comment period is ticking away on a proposed FLSA rule change that would allow employers to pool their minimum wage employees' tips. The Department…

Acing inventory: 3 ways to determine your QSR's true value

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Choosing the best approach to counting the value of your inventory is essential to determining your business's true value. These three options provide…

El Pollo Loco open in Norco

December 8, 2017

El Pollo Loco has opened in Norco, California, on River Road — the city's first for the brand, a news release said. The 2,660-square-foot restaurant seats 6…

Jack in the Box to McDonald’s, Taco Bell: 'It's on!'

December 8, 2017

Jack in the Box is throwing down the gauntlet, simultaneously revealing its 2018 value menu to fellow fast food giants, McDonald's and Taco Bell, along with a…