Q3 restaurant visits decline, fast casual is no exception

December 6, 2016

Although traffic growth at U.S. restaurants remained flat during the first half of 2016, Q3 results were even worse, according to The NPD Group, which found…

McDonald's awards licensing rights in Maylasia, Singapore

December 6, 2016

McDonald's Corporation announced it has selected Lionhorn Pte. Ltd. as the Developmental Licensee for its Malaysia and Singapore markets. Lionhorn is led by…

Dunkin' Donuts ends 2016 with a promotional 'bang'

December 6, 2016

New flavors, free coffee and a NHL sponsorship are all signs that Dunkin' Donuts fully intends to go out of 2016 with a marketing "bang." Aside from the bevy…

Cousins takes fresh-baked bread on the road

December 5, 2016

Mobile freshly baked bread and cheese steaks hot off the grill are now available via Cousins Subs' Midwestern Traveling Sub shop, which rolled out near its…

McDonald's, Darden top LGBTQ-friendly workplace list

December 5, 2016

McDonald's may indeed be one of the nation's oldest QSR brands, but today's release of the annual Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign found…

Telepizza launches 10-year, 200-unit global expansion in Teheran

December 2, 2016

One of the world's largest non-U.S.-based pizza brands, Telepizza, is launching a 10-year growth plan that will grow the chain 200 stores in 10 years…

Chick-fil-A hits the road

December 2, 2016

Chick-fil-A is taking its show on the road, announcing online through its Twitter account that the brand’s first food truck location opens on Dec. 15 in…

McDonald's adds cheese curds in Wisconsin

December 1, 2016

McDonald's has partnered with its cheesiest supplier yet: the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, according to a press release. This week, all 290 McDonald's…

El Pollo Loco debuts mobile ordering app

December 1, 2016

El Pollo Loco's online ordering platform and mobile app, developed in partnership with Olo, has officially launched. According to a press release, it includes…

Big Mac inventor leaves invaluable lesson for restaurateurs today

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

The passing of Big Mac inventor and McDonald’s longtime franchisee, Jim Delligatti, got me thinking about the value of true, two-way communication between a…

Focus Brands president: 'Restaurant business is complicated'

The president of Focus Brands sums up his views on the state of the restaurant industry.

Big Mac inventor dead at 98

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

December 1, 2016

Longtime McDonald's franchisee and creator of the renowned Big Mac, Michael "Jim" Delligatti, has died at the age of 98.

Church's Chicken gives 240 kids an easier path to education

December 1, 2016

Church's Chicken has raised enough cash from its Scholars coupon books to give 240 students $1,000 scholarships each. That surpasses the chain's goal of 21…

New face in global food service leadership recruitment

December 1, 2016

Global foodservice executive search firm, Kincannon & Reed, has hired Lisa Johnson to handle recruitment and succession assignments for leadership in food…

Burger King concedes to demands for Cheesy Tots

November 30, 2016

Plenty of faiths and cultures are celebrating gift-giving holidays this last month of the year, so shopping is in full force. Burger King is responding with…

Menu Labeling: Recent clarification means law goes into effect as planned

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Yesterday when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out its Clarified Statement on Compliance Date, regarding the activation on Dec. 1 of the new menu…

Fast Casual Summit: 4 questions restaurant brands must answer

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

At last month's Fast Casual Executive Summit outside Los Angeles, restaurant marketing consultant Gerry O’Brion said the difference between winners and losers…

Villa taps Lauren Liuzzi for digital marketing position

November 29, 2016

Lauren Liuzzi will be Villa Restaurant Group's new communications and digitial marketing strategy manager, according to a press release.  

Brandmuscle publishes 3rd edition of 'The State of Local Marketing Report'

November 29, 2016

The third edition of The State of Local Marketing Report published several surprising findings and gave a blueprint for success to national and global brands…

Cafe by Chip opens 2nd Vegas location

November 29, 2016

Nestle Cafe by Chip is opening a second location in Las Vegas under the operation of franchisees, Doug Barnes and Lyle Cornelius. The two opened the first Las…