Taco John's announces leadership team changes

November 8, 2016

Taco John's has announced promotions and additions to its leadership team.

Subway donates 11M meals to Feeding America

November 7, 2016

Subway celebrated National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3 in a big way, according to a press release. The company's first ever #GoodDeedFeed event on National Sandwich…

The only way anyone will say 'Hot Dog!' about this Election Day ...

November 7, 2016

Hot Dog on a Stick is using the contentious upcoming presidential election to lighten things up a little and generate social media traffic for the brand.

Holy Guacamole! Are avocados back or not?

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

Is the avocado shortage still on? The answer, it seems, depends on who you ask and what news source you rely on.

Going global: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit adds European event

Early-bird registration is now open for next year's London and Dallas summits.

Digital menu boards: Overhyped or beneficial?

by Daniel Waldron — Copywriter, Armagard Limited

Digital menu boards are a hotly debated topic across food industry forums. The cost to enter is high. There are however, many benefits to making the jump to…

Wendy's opens up shop in Brazil with NCR digital signage

November 4, 2016

The Wendy's Company recently opened its first two locations in Brazil in the city of São Paulo. The restaurant chain teamed up with NCR to provide digital…

Last 13 weeks full of suffering for Nathan's Famous

November 4, 2016

Nathan's Famous, Inc. reported its results for the quarter ending Sept. 25 without any comment from company executives and with strong indications that…

AllerTrain approved for food service in Maryland

November 4, 2016

A Maryland county now requires eateries to have an allergy and gluten-free trained employee on site during operating hours.

Florence, Italy says 'Il Duomo' can do without golden arches

November 4, 2016

The birthplace of the Renaissance, as well as many of its finest artists and sculptors, just can't swallow the idea of the golden arches of McDonald's peaking…

Ahoy Easley! Captain D's sails into another South Carolina location

November 3, 2016

Captain D's has opened its 30th unit in South Carolina, the latest located at 5806 Calhoun Memorial Highway.

Del Taco kicks things up a notch

November 3, 2016

"QSR-plus" is how Del Taco describes its brand and has exhibited that idea through the launch of its new Platos premium menu platform, according to a company…

DQ franchisee adopts Zapper mobile app

November 3, 2016

Lynn Lee, LLC, a Dairy Queen franchisee in south Texas with 42 locations, is tapping the Zapper mobile marketing and payment app for its restaurants. The…

Church's launches major 10-year expansion

November 3, 2016

Church's Chicken is kicking off a $40 million 10-year expansion in the U.S. which was made possible with the help of a veteran franchise group and financing…

50 menu additions perfect for fall

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

While some restaurants are capitalizing on the pumpkin craze, others are challenging the status quo and releasing seemingly unrelated menu items this fall.

Buona celebrates end of Cubs' losing streak with free sandwiches

November 3, 2016

There are a lot of very partied-out people in the Windy City today with the Cubs' World Series win. The team beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-7 in Game 7 after a…

Webinar: 7 essential strategies to recession-proof your restaurant

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

Are you leaving money on the table? Learn how to turn your POS into a money-producing machine for what some analysts believe is a coming restaurant recession.

Dunkin’ trades in tea line

November 3, 2016

Dunkin’ Donuts has switched to a new line of tea, according to a news release that said the new line-up offers a choice of five flavors served in pyramid tea…

Spreading the love: Chains offering freebies in honor of National Sandwich Day

Fast food chains are offering discounts in honor of National Sandwich Day.

Taco Bell hits pay dirt in vegetable patch

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

Taco Bell is showing QSRs how its done when it comes to profiting toward the increasing trend toward meatless or meat-sparing diets.