April restaurant sales best in nearly 3 years

May 17, 2018

For the restaurant industry, April did indeed bring showers, but those of increased business, according to the most recent data from TDn2K, showing that…

Newly updated FDA resource designed to enhance supply chain food safety

May 16, 2018

Restaurant brands are getting help in ensuring food safety with their supply chain providers now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching a new…

Chicken Salad Chick, Dippin' Dots, Chatmeter relay (restaurant) 'field notes'

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

A trio of restaurant and digital communication leaders gave some quick but important lessons during the Three:15 at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation…

Free webinar: How Buffalo Wild Wings uses technology to optimize supply chain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A free webinar explores how state-of-the-art technology can help restaurants maximize the quality and efficiency of their supply chain.

Del Taco offering growth incentive to multi-unit operators

May 16, 2018

Del Taco Restaurant is offering a growth incentive to multi-unit operators looking to open at least five locations within a new market, according to a company…

Taco Bell scholarship applicants triple this year

May 15, 2018

After announcing in January that it would double its Live Más Scholarships to $3 million, the Taco Bell Foundation said its number of applications this year…

Arby's franchisee remodeling Arizona units

May 15, 2018

Arby's franchisee, Irish Beef, is remodeling its units in Tucson, Arizona, according to a company press release.

Dairy Queen pays tribute to those 'other royals'

May 15, 2018

The couple preparing to become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are getting "props" from fellow royalty, Dairy Queen. As Prince Harry weds Meghan Markle Saturday…

Fazoli's 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later

May 15, 2018

Fazoli's is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May. A news release said the…

Famous Dave's returns to profitability with Q1 results

May 15, 2018

Famous Dave's of America appears to be on the rebound if it's 2018 Q1 financial results are any indication. Net income for the quarter ending April 1 was…

Western New York McDonald's owner: Kiosks will not cause lost jobs

May 14, 2018

The new self-serve kiosks at the McDonald's restaurant in West Seneca, New York, will not be killing any jobs, and in fact, will be adding jobs, the…

QSR marketing mix-ups that can really cause screw-ups

A common QSR marketer's terminology mix-up can ultimately result in some big problems ascertaining the success or lack of it of any particular promotional…

Taco Bell digital guru to keynote ICX Summit on chain's 1-question digital strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Rafik Hanna, senior director, All Access, at Taco Bell will share insight on how the brand is winning big with customers due to its digital transformation…

Taco Bell, Domino's, Old Chicago Pizza all have workers with Hepatitis A infections this week

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

A West Virginia Taco Bell joins a Louisville Domino's and Old Chicago Pizza location reporting workers infected with hepatitis A this week.

QSR brands' value offers vie for piece of Mother's Day pie

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

QSR brands make value their primary call to action on Mother's Day, much to the relief of cash-strapped kids of all ages, who want to show some love without…

Wendy's unveiling open kitchen design

May 10, 2018

Wendy's new smaller "Smart 55" building design gets the big "reveal" Monday, in Mississippi. The state's newest location of the chain in Gluckstadt features a…

Jack in the Box pairs with Grubhub with POS integration soon

May 10, 2018

Jack in the Box is partnering with Grubhub to deliver from hundreds of U.S. locations via the service's online and mobile platforms. A news release said the…

Bojangles releases Q1 results, pushes value, core menu items

May 10, 2018

Bojangles' released its 2018 Q1 results with a pledge to focus on "well-run" restaurants and core menu items in the year ahead. The chain's total revenues grew…

ChowNow integrates with Instagram

May 9, 2018

Instagram's "Start Order" button has welcomed a new user as ChowNow joins the photo-sharing platform to allow customers to place orders via Instagram…

Wendy's Q1 2018 results show 21 straight quarters same-store sales growth

May 9, 2018

Hours McDonald's announced that all its U.S. Quarter Pounders are now made to order with fresh beef, Wendy's — the chain that has made "fresh beef" its…