America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat

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

With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…

Del Taco names new CEO

June 7, 2017

Del Taco Restaurants Inc., today announced that President and Chief Brand Officer John D. Cappasola Jr. has been named CEO, succeeding Paul J.B. Murphy III.

Captain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth

June 6, 2017

Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…

Captain D's takes on Baton Rouge

June 5, 2017

Captain D's has opened a location in Zachary, Louisiana, at 5353 Main St. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant has a drive-thru and showcases the brand's most…

White Castle cordially invites world to 'Royal Wedding'

June 5, 2017

In terms of sheer kitsch, few cities approach the level Las Vegas achieves every day, and White Castle is hoping to capitalize on that notoriety with its Royal…

Taco Bell debuts salsa to start the day

June 2, 2017

The march into the morning meal business continues this week with Taco Bell introducing a "breakfast salsa" to go with its first-meal offerings, such as the AM…

A&W gets a little nutty

June 2, 2017

Peanut butter is the star this summer at A&W. The chain has partnered with Reese's to bring customers a bevy of peanut butter concoctions. Additions…

Long Range Systems partners with VeriSolutions to improve restaurant operations

June 1, 2017

Long Range Systems, a global provider of on-site guest paging, tracking and restaurant intelligence tools, has announced a strategic partnership with…

Fast Casual Top 100 winners honored at annual gala

The 2017 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers were honored at the annual gala.

Krystal wakes up for summer sunny side up

May 31, 2017

Krystal is adding emphasis to its breakfast offerings this summer with a three-egg breakfast LTO for $3.99, served with a choice of sausage or bacon as well as…

McDonald's expands US delivery

May 31, 2017

McDonald's is growing its delivery operations on the UberEATS app to include 1,000 U.S. restaurants this week and 3,500 U.S. restaurants by the end of June…

Former Panera, Long John's marketing leader named Lion’s Choice CEO

May 30, 2017

A former senior marketing leader at Panera and Long John Silver's is taking over the corner office at St. Louis-based QSR, Lion's Choice, a news release said.

Jimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa

May 30, 2017

Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…

El Pollo Loco lands 'deep in the heart of Texas'

May 30, 2017

Irving, Texas is the newest site of an El Pollo Loco location. Chicken Time Holdings affiliate, Chicken Time IV, LLC, is the franchisee opening this first…

Live webinar shows operators how to help diners 'see right through you' in the transparency age

May 30, 2017

Today's diners will not settle for anything akin to "mystery meat" or other food that smacks of artificial ingredients. They expect simplified ingredients and…

A gamut of great ways to make diners 'swoon' in June

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

If your brand's list of great things to celebrate, promote and connect with the community ends at Father's Day for the month of June, we've got a few surprises…

Arby's slides into pizza market

May 25, 2017

Pizza restaurateurs have just gotten yet another competitor in QSR brand, Arby's, which now offers pizza sliders, a news release said. 

Bojangles redesign wraps history in modern package

May 25, 2017

Bojangles is opening a new restaurant concept June 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina, a news release said. The West Trade Street location opens on Thursday, June…

Dunkin' partners with Masterpass to expedite the coffee-n-donuts run

May 25, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts now accepts Masterpass by Mastercard to help expedite guests' visits to its stores by allowing quick purchase and loyalty card processing…

Restaurants and other retailers win one over banks on swipe fees

May 25, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives has dropped wording that would have repealed the controversial Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial…