Taco Bell claims 'vegetarian' certification

October 1, 2016

Taco Bell is the first and, so far, only large quick service restaurant chain to receive American Vegetarian Association certification.

Jack in the Box thinks outside the 3 meals a day 'box'

October 1, 2016

Jack in the Box is boasting a new menu, targeting "brunchers." The chain is offering a whole new menu targeting this not-quite-breakfast and not-quite-lunch…

The science of segmentation helps Wienerschnitzel to 6 straight years growth

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

When leadership and frontline staff at Wienerschnitzel say "Hot Dog!" this fall, they're probably not just referring to their menu. That's because the 330-unit…

The Restaurant Review Dance: Four steps to a better reputation

The importance of both knowing, and fiercely protecting your restaurant’s reputation online, is integral to business success today in any area of food service.

Starbird wings it and raises $5 mil

September 29, 2016

Starbird, a premium fast food concept, raised nearly $5 million during its second round of funding, according to a company press release. The group of…

Cloud POS vs. digital ordering engine: Everything you need to know

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

As more restaurant brands develop digital ordering capabilities, restaurant technologists must understand the key differences between a cloud POS and a…

Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

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

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

Sonic leadership: Q4 results below our expectations

September 28, 2016

Sonic today announced that its preliminary fourth fiscal quarter results were not as good as expected but showed growth, however.

Wake up, restaurateurs - Thursday is Coffee Day

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

Restaurants are hoping to entice coffee lovers with freebies on National Coffee Day.

Giardino Gourmet Salads celebrates 12th birthday

September 27, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads will celebrate its twelfth birthday Oct. 18 by giving a $5-off coupon to all customers who purchase a salad, wrap or grain bowl. The…

Dunkin' Donuts goes west with 12,000th location

September 27, 2016

Dunkin’ Donuts has been very busy following that credo to "go west" over the last year, as proven this week by the opening of the chain’s 12,000th restaurant…

Sonic moves into super-sonic phase with Limeade for Learning campaign

September 27, 2016

The drive-in chain kicked off its Limeade for Learning campaign, this week,  by empowering its customers to vote for how the chain will parse out $1 million in…

Ben's Soft Pretzels ties up a bundle of new sports team business

September 27, 2016

It’s salty, portable, and goes great with beer, so it may have been a foregone conclusion that Ben’s Soft Pretzels would become popular fodder for sports…

DQ LTO gives customers all-day value meal

September 27, 2016

Dairy Queen customers  like the chain's $5 lunch value meal and have filled the brand's social media venues with requests to make the offering available all…

McDonald’s hits upon big dollar-saving solution to desk-less worker dilemma

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

When it comes to communicating with and training for the desk-less workers of food service, McDonald's may have hit upon a big dollar-saving solution with a…

Hot Dog on a Stick 'sticks it' to customers this Halloween

September 26, 2016

Hot Dog on a Stick knows its customers want their dogs fast. That’s why the chain today begins an online order-ahead service, as well as a fall-related…

Taco John's new LTOs start the fire, then put it out

September 26, 2016

Taco John’s is introducing two LTOs — one to start the fire and another to quench it. The new offerings, available until Nov. 27,according to a news release…

Bruster's dishes up a franchisee deal in the Tar Heel State

September 26, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream wants to scoop up some new franchisees for outlets in North Carolina’s large and growing Piedmont Triad, so it’s actually having a…

Wake up kids! McDonald's piloting a Happy Meal breakfast

September 26, 2016

McDonald's hasn't touched its Happy Meal in 30 years, but today that ends — at least in the Tulsa market, as the giant chain kicks off a All Day Breakfast…

Dunkin' Donuts hoping to capitalize on National Coffee Day

September 23, 2016

Dunkin’ Donuts is using National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, to celebrate its 66th year in business by offering customers any medium-sized coffee for 66 cents on…