Kotipizza Group subsidiary to continue distribution services to Subwway in Finland

December 23, 2015

Helsinki Foodstock Oy, a sourcing and logistics operator owned by Kotipizza Group Oyj, has signed an agreement with EIPC Limited to renew Helsinki Foodstock's…

Year in review: 6 unforgettable headlines of 2015

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Here's a look back at some of 2015's trending topics and stories.

Del Taco franchisees open new locations in Idaho, Oregon

December 23, 2015

Del Taco Restaurants Inc announced that two new franchise restaurants, located in Medford, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho, are now open.

Local entrepreneurs bring Tikiz Shaved Ice to Broward County, Florida

December 22, 2015

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream has partnered with Broward County, Florida, entrepreneurs David Demarest and Jack DiSalvo to bring its food truck to the area.

Arby's debuting Loaded Curly Fries

December 22, 2015

Arby's has introduced a new twist to its Curly Fries, giving customers the option to have them topped with warm cheddar cheese sauce, chopped pepper bacon…

Yum! Brands raises $640M for UN food program

December 22, 2015

Yum! Brands announced its World Hunger Relief effort has raised $640 million in cash and food donations since the program's inception in 2007.

Krystal offers free chili to welcome winter's start

December 21, 2015

Krystal announced participating restaurants will offer a free small bowl of chili tomorrow with the purchase any full-priced combo meal.

Dunkin' Donuts hosting K-Cup pod Twitter sweepstakes

December 21, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that it is having a one-day Twitter sweepstakes.

Subway releases 3rd video for #SaveLunchBreak campaign

December 21, 2015

Subway released the third of three comedic videos Friday as part of its #SaveLunchBreak campaign.

Fast-food breakfast is 'top food story' of the year

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three of this year's top-10 stories revolved around the fast food industry: Domino's new emoji ordering option ranked as No. 7 and the availability of alcohol…

How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.

Krispy Kreme focusing on coffee

December 18, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc is working harder to promote its coffee, according to a Bloomberg report. The 78-year-old doughnut chain is having slower sales…

Wendy's begins CEO succession process

December 18, 2015

The Wendy's Company has formally begun its CEO succession process.

Church's Chicken Church's giving free phones to customers

December 18, 2015

Church's Chicken will give free Android phones to customers. To take part in the free phone offer, guests need to visit a participating Church's Chicken, and…

Dairy Queen's marketing EVP featured keynote at Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit

December 17, 2015

Early bird registration for the event ends Friday, Dec. 18.

Get with the compliance program: A 4-step, mobile process

Formalizing a process isn’t about adding an extra step to bog employees down, it’s about creating a proof point to measure compliance with assorted regulations.

Subway releases 2nd video for #SaveLunchBreak campaign

December 17, 2015

Subway released the second of three comedic videos Wednesday as part of its #SaveLunchBreak campaign.

Wendy's announces addition to board of directors

December 16, 2015

The Wendy's Company announced that its Board of Directors has increased the size of the board from 10 to 11 members.

Captain D's opens new store in Springdale, Arkansas

December 16, 2015

Captain D's announced its newest restaurant opened on Dec. 14 in Springdale, Arkansas.

Drive-thru menu boards accelerating into the digital future

The days of static signage at the drive-thru are over. Innovative new technologies have made the drive-thru experience interactive and personalized for each…