Industry execs 'Spread the Love' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

Restaurant executives from all over the world gathered in March at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas to not only learn from one…

Meal kit chain expands in the Gulf Coast

April 27, 2017

Meal assembly kit company, Dream Dinners, is expanding in Alabama after signing a franchise deal to open a store in Daphne. The deal is the start of what the…

Arby's wraps 17 above industry-average quarters

April 27, 2017

Arby's said its quarter financials for 2017 continued its growth streak, marked by 26 quarters of system same-store sales growth and 17 quarters with a better…

Surveillance system leads to revenue boost at fro-yo chain

April 26, 2017

The frozen-yogurt chain, SweetFrog, saw a 15 percent bump in revenue in one location after rolling out a MultiSight cloud-based video surveillance. That ROI…

Dunkin' dips deeper into Indiana

April 26, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Maruti Donuts, Inc., for six units in Evansville, Indiana…

Want to grow your brand? Know the 3 Cs

by Elizabeth Friend — Strategy Analyst, Euromonitor International

China, chicken and coffee are three factors driving growth and profit in the current foodservice industry, according to Euromonitor International colleague and…

Pinkberry/Paytronix promotion reveals open rates' 'dirty little secret'

April 26, 2017

Last Independence Day, Pinkberry generated a few of its own fireworks when it launched a wildly successful double points ice cream promotion using the brand's…

TNS launches multi-carrier wireless roaming solution for payment devices in North America

April 26, 2017

Transaction Network Services, a payments processing provider, has expanded its global wireless access product across North America for processors, ISOs and…

Q1 sales remain flat for RBI

April 26, 2017

Restaurant Brands International's February purchase of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen hasn't yet had time to substantially increase the company's financial…

Five Guys Selects FoodLogiQ to Connect Global Supply Chain

We are proud to announce that Five Guys Burgers and Fries has selected our FoodLogiQ Connect platform for global supply chain visibility, streamlined supplier…

How digital drive thru menu boards can boost QSR sales up to 8 percent

by Daniel Waldron — Copywriter, Armagard Limited

Digital menu boards at the drive thru offer the complete package and an excellent ROI, with QSRs recouping their investment between 9 and 18 months.

Taco Bell Canada adds booze, triples units

April 25, 2017

Canadian media report that Taco Bell will soon be puts suds on tap with their salsa when the chain begins beer sales at some of its Canadian locations as part…

Summit summations: Dallas event delivers Texas-sized dividends

Katie Fuhrman of MomentFeed; Kimberly Brastad of Dairy Queen; Keith Hill of I Love Bacon; Jamal Bara of Waterfall; Demetra McLain of DW's Subs and Jacquelyn…

How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.

Yum China names interim CFO

April 24, 2017

Yum China Holdings Inc. has appointed Jacky Lo as its interim CFO, effective June 1. He replaces Edwin "Ted" Stedem, who is leaving the position on that same…

Taco Bueno CEO TV disguise? Muy bueno!

April 24, 2017

Taco Bueno President and CEO Michael Roper's adventure of going undercover to assume the role of a warehouse worker at the chain will air at 8 p.m., Friday on…

3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand

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

Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…

Employee bullying claims can bury your business

by Lindsay Ayers — Attorney, CDF

It can happen under the surface of face-to-face employee interactions, but it's still brutal and even can end up in a lost life, particularly in the stressful…

Restaurant industry upbeat for 2017; big year for digital marketing

April 24, 2017

This year promises to be a lucrative one for the restaurant industry, according to the Toast Restaurant POS "Restaurant Success in 2017 Industry Report," which…

10 reasons to attend the 2017 ICX Summit

by Christopher Hall — w, t

If you are responsible for improving customer engagement for your organization, here are 10 reasons you should make your way to Texas for the ICX Summit.