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 — Editor, 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.

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 — Editor, 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…