Dairy Queen celebrates 'Fandom' in 'DQ Bakes!' campaign

September 2, 2015

Dairy Queen has launched a three-month national television ad campaign to introduce its latest product line and to celebrate the chain's fans.

Former Jared Foundation director to plead guilty in child porn case

September 1, 2015

The former director of the Jared Foundation will plead guilty in the child pornography case against him.

Arby’s deploys custom-learning program with Bellevue University

September 1, 2015

Arby's and Bellevue University have partnered to develop an educational program for Arby's employees.

Is McDonald's rebranding as fast casual in UK?

September 1, 2015

McDonald's will offer a fast casual service style in UK stores by the end of October. A small trial has also begun in the U.S.

Pizza, QSR and fast casual segments enjoying big gains

While bolstered consumer confidence is good news for restaurants, rising costs are perhaps their biggest challenge in today’s business landscape.

13 ways to beat weather-related supply chain challenges

'Mother Nature is not sweet.' -- John Shelby Spong

eatsa opens in San Francisco

August 31, 2015

eatsa in San Francisco offers quinoa bowls and zero wait time for customers.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

McDonald's ends relationship with chicken supplier

August 31, 2015

A gruesome video appears to show operators of a Tennessee poultry farm abusing chickens.

McDonald's kiosks useless to 70 percent of customers, analyst says

August 31, 2015

McDonald's self-service kiosks are only useful to 30 percent of customers, according to a report.

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

Tully's Coffee launches iPad POS

August 27, 2015

Tully's Coffee has a new iPad POS.

Hardee's intros Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

August 27, 2015

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's latest breakfast sandwich is being supported by an ad campaign featuring UFC champion and Judo Olympian Ronda Rousey.

'McWhopper' not to be, Wayback Burgers issues offer

August 27, 2015

Burger King’s marketing effort to create a 'McWhopper' aimed at generating awareness for Peace Day has been declined by McDonald's. Wayback Burgers, however…

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Egg-white replacer hits market to 'combat increasing egg prices'

August 26, 2015

Function Plus 150W replaces 50 to 100 percent of egg whites in sweet baked goods.