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McDonald's racks up $130M in Q3 charges
October 14, 2016
McDonald’s will incur $130 million in pretax charges — or about 12 cents per share after taxes — for restructuring and non-cash impairment charges as a result…
read nowTelus, Digi International partner for IoT food-safety solution
October 13, 2016
Telus and Digi International have partnered to introduce an Internet of Things food-safety technology that monitors the temperature of perishable goods.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop opens second Knoxville location
October 13, 2016
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its second Knoxville location, this one to be located at 522 South Gay Street.
read nowPrepare to be deliciously abused at Gordon Ramsay's new QSR concept
October 13, 2016
Not sure whether massive amounts of verbal abuse is on the menu, but you can be sure the kitchen staff at Gordon Ramsay's fourth Las Vegas restaurant…
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Questioning why you got into this crazy business? Here's a place to find an answer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Though the readers of this website are involved in another sector of the food service industry, many of you still attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit…
read nowToast POS releases consumer report on technology, restaurant experience
October 12, 2016
A good number of consumers believe technology improves the restaurant experience, according to a study, conducted by Toast Restaurant POS, with 79 percent…
read nowEpson announces exclusive customer loyalty solution release
October 12, 2016
Epson America, Inc has announced the release of Spendgo's latest POS platform.
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Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.
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How do millennials love thee? Let 'em count the ways
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
Millennials are a prime focal group for targeted marketing, a relatively untapped approach that marketers are slowly lining up to use for this age demographic.
read nowKono going 'loco' for mall sites come Black Friday
October 7, 2016
Portable pizza and dessert QSR, Kono, plans to scoop up all kinds of fans on Black Friday with the opening of five new mall-based stores in California…
read nowStudy: Technology as important as food for QSRs
October 7, 2016
The quick-service restaurant industry is primed to go all in for all types of technology, with particular emphasis on digital signage and front-of-house POS…
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Menu labeling: Follow this checklist to protect your brand
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As restaurant operators continue to prepare for the May 5, 2017, menu labeling deadline, many questions and challenges remain. Follow these key pointers to…
read nowKrystal proud to be 'square' at 84
October 6, 2016
The South's oldest quick-service chain is getting up there in years, but even as it approaches 84 years, Krystal is not slowing down. Instead, it's celebrating…
read nowLongtime BK franchise group moves into Raleigh
October 6, 2016
A Raleigh, North Carolina-based Burger King franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, has acquired the city’s three Burger King locations.
read nowKrispy Kreme brings its 'kleinuhringurs' to Iceland
October 6, 2016
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is moving into the land of fairies and thermal spas under an agreement with the group Hagar verslainr ehf in Iceland, according to…
read nowSubway taps into seasonal favorites for fall
October 6, 2016
Turkey, cranberries and pumpkin are not only foods of the fall season, but also llimited-time specials on the Subway menu through the end of 2016. /
read nowChorizo stars in Cousins LTOs
October 6, 2016
A spicy, porky chorizo is the signature item in the new Cousins Subs LTOs, which include a chorizo chicken and a chorizo ham sub, according to a news release.
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Restaurant industry contracting, says NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The NRA's monthly composite index reflecting the health and outlook for the nation's restaurant industry is reflecting the overall shadow that appears to be…
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The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…
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Raining froyo: Orange Leaf makes first delivery by drone
October 5, 2016
Frozen food delivery via drone might have started with junk food — a la 7-Eleven's Slurpee delivery — but better-for-you food is jumping on the drone-wagon now…
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