Considering delivery? Why it pays to do this first

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

Delivery is the name of the game in quick-service — now and in the foreseeable future — but before you decide how to do it, look more closely at your target…

Foodservice delivery business to catapult ahead 51 percent by 2021

September 21, 2017

As an industry, foodservice is expected to hit $3 trillion by 2021, driven at least in part by enormous expansion in foodservice delivery, which is expected to…

After Hurricane Irma, Krystal brand bounces back in Southeast

September 21, 2017

Krystal, one of many restaurant brands in the Southeast seriously affected by Hurricane Irma last week, has announced that all of its locations in Georgia…

The 8 great pieces to mega money-making mobile ordering apps: Part 2

Today's report dives deeper into the critical necessity of making whatever you choose for a mobile ordering and delivery solution connected at every point to…

Taco John lands with plans to expand in Nashville

September 20, 2017

Taco John's lands in the Nashville area Monday, which is just one of several  planned for the Tennessee city. This first store in LaVergne is on Murfreesboro…

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon opening 600th unit this year

September 20, 2017

 Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, owned by Focus Brands, are reaching milestones in their international growth this year. Auntie Anne’s opened its 600th unit this…

QSRs drive Q2 global traffic growth, US restaurant traffic slumps

September 19, 2017

QSRs are winning big globally, according to NPD Group, which found that most of the world's Q2 traffic increases came from the QSR segment.

Arby's only QSR named to list of Top 100 Workplaces for Women

September 18, 2017

Fortune magazine has named Arby's Restaurant Group to its list of 100 Best Workplaces for Women. In fact, Arby's is the highest-ranked restaurant brand on the…

Why that digital ordering app isn't profitable: part 1 of 2

Restaurateurs must ensure that online ordering helps both the customer and the brand, in terms of profitability and the following will give you some actions to…

Church's brings in pros to align national, global brands

September 15, 2017

Church's Chicken and its international sister brand, Texas Chicken, has engaged Ceso & Clear as its global brand positioning and experience agency to set a…

Multi-QSR franchise company acquires Round Table Pizza

September 15, 2017

Multi-QSR brand franchisor and brand management company, Global Franchise Group, has acquired Round Table Pizza, and its affiliates, Round Table Clubhouse and…

Lemonade grabs Wetzel's Pretzels CFO

September 15, 2017

Lemonade Restaurant Group has nabbed Wetzel's Pretzels leader Michael Nishi to head financial operations for the Los Angeles-based fast casual restaurant…

QSRs survive, help communities thrive, even after '1-2' hurricane punch

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

QSRs and restaurants of all kinds play a key role in helping communities come back to life after hurricanes hit.

19 chains, 475 people enrolled for 1st NRA apprenticeship

September 14, 2017

Shakey's Pizza and Firehouse Subs are among the brands that have committed to registering nearly 500 restaurant and hotel apprentices in the Hospitality Sector…

Study: Higher pay might equal lower restaurant hygiene

September 14, 2017

In the months leading up to wage increases in places like Oregon and elsewhere, we've heard incessant cries that higher wages would lead to higher menu prices…

Captain D's opens 72nd Tennessee unit

September 14, 2017

Captain D's has opened the 72nd franchised location in its homebase state of Tennessee, this one in Cordova. The opening is part of the chain's planned…

7-Eleven launches fresh meals to compete with QSRs

7-Eleven is aiming squarely at the restaurant industry with a line of prepared foods to go in its sprawling network of northern Texas stores. Even the news…

White Castle’s 'Crave Mobiles' racking up more miles

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

White Castle food trucks have allowed the company to extend its presence in markets that aren't as well served by its brick and mortar restaurants, helping to…

Juice It Up! to open two California locations under veteran franchise agreement

September 13, 2017

Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie chain, will open two additional locations in the Inland Empire under a franchise agreement with Marine…

TA Restaurant adds combo Dunkin' Donut/Popeyes unit to Alabama holdings

September 11, 2017

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a combination Popeyes and Dunkin' Donuts location with drive-thru access in Mobile, Alabama, a news release said. The…