Panda Express prepping for Japan launch

November 1, 2016

Panda Express will go global on Nov. 25 with the opening of its first Japanese store in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki.

For an election day that sucks our souls, Krispy Kreme's freebie is full of holes

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

It may be the only sweet thing to come out of next Tuesday’s election day: Krispy Kreme is giving anyone with one of those "I Voted Today” stickers a free…

Yum China rings in on NYSE this morning

November 1, 2016

Yum China completed separation from Yum Brands and begins trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange today under the ticker symbol…

Which Wich founder to keynote annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Dallas

Early bird registration ends Nov. 4

Wendy's digging for 'old' in America's freezers

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

This should be … well … interesting, and gross at the same time. Wendy's latest promotion is centered around finding the oldest food item in American freezers. 

Kentucky Fried Chicken offers date-night for a deal

October 28, 2016

Kentucky Fried Chicken has introduced a date-night special, $10 Chicken Share.

Fast Casual Summit helps industry 'brains' exchange experience

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

Been there. Done that. That old saying, indicating a shared experience — often the challenging ones — aptly describes a series of continuing sessions that took…

Internet aglow with BK site's McDonald's-bashing Halloween stunt

October 28, 2016

A Queens, New York, Burger King has lit up the internet over the past 24 hours with its competitor-punching Halloween get-up, according to a UPI report. The…

Dunkin' makes app more social

October 28, 2016

Dunkin’ Donuts has added features to its app that allow users to gift and pay for menu items on their mobile phones, according to a news release.

White Castle adds 'Monsters' to menu

October 28, 2016

Halloween doesn't work without a few monsters in the house, explaining why White Castle this week announced that it is now carrying Monster Energy Drink in all…

Virtual reality tool helping restaurants develop digital content

October 27, 2016

Coates Group, a provider of kiosks, digital merchandising software and digital drive-thrus, has introduced a virtual reality tool to allow brands to physically…

Arby's reports 'meaty' results in Q3

October 27, 2016

Arby’s said today that it saw a  2.4 percent increase in same-store sales during Q3 in the U.S. The brand has now achieved a two-year SSS growth of 12 percent…

Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

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

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

At Fast Casual Exec Summit: Why raising wages NOW is a good idea

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

Halving employee turnover and ensuring your business future are two key advantages that three veteran restaurateurs said they realized after raising their…

Internal McDonald's emails indicate bleeding has slowed, but not stopped

October 27, 2016

Internal emails between McDonald's executives, obtained by Bloomberg.com, indicate that although the chain has corrected its low same-store sales this year, it…

Now trending: Restaurants offering gender-neutral bathrooms

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Many restaurants are ditching signs indicating separate men's and women's restrooms.

Multi-million dollar deal could mean Taco Bell is headed for New Zealand

October 26, 2016

A report on New Zealand-based, Stuff.co.nz, says that a huge fast food company, Restaurant Brands, has signed a $105 million deal with Pacific Island…

Pennsylvania court: McDonald's franchisee can't pay employees with debit cards

October 26, 2016

A Pennsylvania Superior Appeals Court panel upheld a previous decision that owners of 16 Pennsylvania McDonald's restaurants were violating the law when hourly…

Wienerschnitzel giving free meals to vets

October 26, 2016

Wienerschnitzel is honoring veterans and active duty military this Veterans Day, Nov. 11 with a free chili dog, small fries and a 20-ounce drink, according to…

Oh Deer! Arby's offers venison sandwich LTO

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

The sandwich takes an upscale approach to the meat featuring a thick-cut venison steak and crispy onions with a berry sauce on a toasted roll.