Fiesta Restaurant Group closes 10 Pollo Tropical units

October 26, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has closed 10 Pollo Tropical units and will rebrand up to three in Texas as Taco…

No-weight waiting: 4 pickup order problems and their solutions

by Jackie Berg — mArketing director, olo

How clear is the path to both your digital and in-store pickup points? Avoid these four common problems with the fixes provided here.

Former Subway spokesman's ex-wife: Subway knew of crimes

October 25, 2016

Numerous sources, including this one from CNN Money, are reporting that former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle’s ex-wife has filed suit against the chain, claiming…

Omnivore, POSitouch team up on cloud solution

October 25, 2016

Omnivore is collaborating with POSitouch on a new POS cloud-based technology.

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees learn that success isn't just about food, it's about the people

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit 2016 brought together hundreds of c-level executives to learn from one another in Dana Point, California.

Webinar: How Texas DQ used digital menus to ease growing pains

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

If you ask around you probably won't get a lot of argument to the assertion that digital signage is pretty cool, though some restaurateurs have concerns about…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'

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

There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…

$20M lawsuit against KFC alleges Fill-Up Buckets aren't filled up

October 25, 2016

A retiree from Hudson Valley, New York, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against KFC in a New York State Supreme Court for allegedly violating sections of the…

5 last-minute ways to make the most of Halloween at your restaurant

If you're reading this article, your Halloween plans are probably late in coming together. Don’t sweat it. Embrace the festive spirit and bring guests through…

What makes those arches shine so bright? A peek behind McDonald's 'golden curtains'

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

A quick look at some of the brand's key data gives a glimpse at some of the things that make the mega-chain tick.

Fish Forward: Captain D’s 'steps on it' for chain expansion

October 24, 2016

Captain D's said the opening of its newest franchise in Hartsville, South Carolina, is the start of its accelerated expansion plans  of the seafood-based…

Subway BOGO promo helps feed hungry

October 24, 2016

It's not everyday that you get the chance to do something good for others while doing something very good for yourself, but Subway is making that possible for…

Franchise Focus: Why 1 fast casual didn't 'rush' into franchising

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

After 12 years, Rush Bowls' founder, Andrew Pudalov, is finally ready to franchise his concept.

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Sonic puts QSR development veteran in lead franchise role

October 24, 2016

Sonic Drive-in has a new senior director of franchise sales and development who a news release said is charged with accelerating the brand's expansion. Sam…

BK, Tim Hortons report solid Q3 gains

October 24, 2016

Burger King and Tim Hortons brands parent, Restaurant Brands International Inc., today reported financial results for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. Overall…

Shaq now owns Krispy Kreme franchise

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

Fifteen-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal and Krispy Kreme doughnuts: When you think about it, they are a match made in heaven. And fittingly perhaps, now…

To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit

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

"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.

McDonald's Q3 results support chain's 2016 initiatives

October 21, 2016

McDonald's today reported Q3 financial results that show the chain is holding its own in a softening market, but the brand is also pledging to continue…