From burgers to pizza, it's all about the 'hot'

May 11, 2017

Two QSR brands are putting diners' hot and growing penchant for heat and spice front and center on their permanent menus with fiery offerings.

Potbelly bellies up to California dining scene

May 11, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is moving into the busy California restaurant scene, announcing that it has signed an agreement to open four sites over three years in…

Long John Silver's debuts new look this summer

May 10, 2017

Long John silver's customers will literally be able to "walk the plank" this summer after the chain debuts a redesign featuring "plank tile" flooring that…

Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line

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

Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.

Will Brits embrace Tim Horton's?

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

The lessons to be learned in taking a brand to a new country are unfolding live as Tim Hortons UK emerges in her Majesty's homeland.

Wendy's Q1 filled with performance decreases

May 10, 2017

Wendy's reported a flurry of decreases in its financial performance measures for Q1 2017, but said in its news release that it also wrapped up 17 straight…

Crest Foods names global training chief

May 9, 2017

Crest Foods, which owns Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip, has named Sharon D'george as its senior global training manager, a news release said.   The industry…

Arby's largest franchisee gobbles up 10 units

May 9, 2017

Arby's largest franchisee is acquiring 10 Northwestern U.S. locations and has agreements in the works to open 70 more in the next five years. United States…

Elo teams with Star Micronics to bolster POS

May 9, 2017

Star Micronics, a provider of point of sale and proof of transaction technology, has partnered with Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, to provide a new…

Taco Bell takes giant leap toward adding 100,000 workers

May 9, 2017

To help operate the 85 new units opening between May and August, Taco Bell expects to hire 3,500 workers, according to a company press release. That's just the…

Arby's: '10 new Canadian locations a great new beginning, eh?'

May 8, 2017

Arby's has signed development agreements to build 10 restaurants in Canada over the next three years, creating up to 300 jobs, a news release said. This marks…

The anti-app: why messaging is the new loyalty program

More than 60 percent of smartphone users download an average of zero apps every month, and most of those are opened only once. Roughly 75 percent of consumers…

Captain D's lures and lands 5 in South Carolina

May 8, 2017

Captain D's has signed an agreement to open five units in South Carolina, a news release said. Goalz Restaurant Group is spearheading the development in the…

Dunkin' dips deeper into bayou

May 8, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts is dipping a little deeper into the bayou, after signing a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, SWLA Delights, LLC…

What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?

Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.

Pork belly LTO back at Arby's

May 5, 2017

Arby's is bringing back its smokehouse pork belly sandwich LTO after having successful sales last year. 

Cottage Inn Pizza gets set to grow in NC

May 5, 2017

Cottage Inn Pizza is opening the doors of aGreensboro, North Carolina, location today with plans for five more sites in the area in the next four years, a news…

White Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'

May 5, 2017

A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…

Shakes and bacon on Steak 'n Shake summer menu

May 5, 2017

Steak n' Shake's summer menu will feature a bacon 'n cheese steakburger as well as Kit Kat and strawberry cheesecake milkshakes, a news release said.   The…

Dunkin' Donuts looks to future after tough Q1

May 5, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts will pay a 32 cent cash dividend in June after a flat first quarter, a news release said. Leadership said it sees better future returns ahead as…