Culver's launches nationwide search for marketing leader

September 1, 2016

Culver's is searching for a new marketing chief. According to a news release, the chain is launching a nationwide search to replace its former Marketing VP…

Top US job among flurry of McDonald's leadership changes

September 1, 2016

McDonald's U.S. President Mike Andres is retiring at year's end, and Chris Kempczinski EVP of Strategy, Business Development and Innovation, will take the…

3 steps to "wow-ing" customers with your loyalty program

by Brad Marg — Chief Operating Officer, Clutch

Last year, Google released data showing that "near me" searches on their platform doubled between 2014 and 2015. According to this USA Today article, Google’s…

Toast, Chowly debut POS integration for third-party ordering

August 31, 2016

Toast and Chowly are partnering to integrate third-party online ordering systems into POS software, according to a news release. As most restaurateurs already…

Taco John's goes 'old school' for breakfast

August 31, 2016

Taco John’s is taking breakfast old-school with a modern twist, adding a chicken-and-gravy breakfast burrito to the menu, according to a company press release.

3 ways to navigate employee-scheduling reform

If you’re asking yourself how your industry, company and operators can get ahead of scheduling reforms, consider the following steps.

Houston residents get one-hour Prime Restaurants delivery

August 31, 2016

Houston-area Amazon Prime members can now get food delivered in an hour from a large assortment of restaurants in the Texas city. Houston subscribers to the…

Tim Hortons gets a little British

August 31, 2016

Restaurant Brands International Inc. chain, Tim Hortons, is moving into the British Isles thanks to a master franchise joint venture with an English investor.

It's pork time at TacoTime

August 31, 2016

Beginning today, TacoTime is putting a little spicy pork in their customers' lives with a new sriracha pork crisp burrito LTO. The made-to-order burritos are…

Olo, Conversable team up on new order, social messaging solution

August 30, 2016

Olo and Conversable are teaming up to bring a new option in social ordering and messaging to the restaurant industry.

Arby's not 'chicken' to go for chicken

August 30, 2016

They may be better known for other meat sandwiches, but as of Monday, Arby’s chain locations now offer buttermilk breaded chicken breast sandwiches, as well…

Restaurant business stagnates in first half of 2016

August 30, 2016

The NPD group today released data showing that growth for the restaurant industry for the first half of this year has remained flat, and growth in the fast…

Dunkin' Donuts, Pita Pit share tips for driving mobile app adoption, use

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Digital gurus at Dunkin' Donuts and Pita Pit offer up real-life insight on mobile app strategy.

NRA: You're welcome for that career start, America

Employers owe the restaurant industry a debt of gratitude for initially teaching most of their business's employees crucial work skills needed to succeed…

Pizza Hut promotion begs fans to 'play' with their food

August 30, 2016

Pizza Hut wants its delivery customers to play with their food or, at least,the box. 

6 tips to get the most from your restaurant signage (Part 2)

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

Graphics and signage can make a significant difference to a restaurant’s connection with its customers. To that end then, we provide six tips on how to…

Krispy Kreme hopes customers 'fall' for new flavors

August 29, 2016

With fall right around the corner, Krispy Kreme is lining up the spices for some new LTOs for cooler days, including pumpkin spice cake and salted caramel…

Wendy's names top GM

August 29, 2016

Congratulations go out to an Illinois man who The Wendy's Company has named the best general manager in the chain worldwide. Peter Garnica started work for…

Restaurant graphics: More important than you think? (Part 1)

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

This two-part series delves into how and why restaurants should take their graphic elements more seriously.

Commodities: Cheese, wheat drop, fuel rises

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

Agricultural commodities gave pizza restaurateurs a break last week in trading with the price of both wheat and cheese falling, but those gains were made up…