Arby’s send-off to Jon Stewart raises brand perception

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It seems Arby’s got the last laugh Wednesday during the Daily Show’s second-to-last episode when it aired a 60-second commercial thanking host Jon Stewart for…

There's still time to hit CONNECT 2015: An industry event not to miss

August 6, 2015

Don't miss an opportunity to hear from experts, retail and restaurant leaders on everything from mobile payment to technology innovation.

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

How one restaurant is cutting egg prices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurants are still passing down higher egg prices to customers thanks to the egg shortage caused by the bird flu, one restaurant has discovered a…

Buzztime tablets feature ordering, payment features

August 6, 2015

Self-service ordering and payment functions are now available for Buzztime tabletop tablets.

Hundreds wait in line for Iceland Dunkin' Donuts

August 6, 2015

Iceland’s first Dunkin’ Donuts opened Wednesday morning, welcoming more than 200 customers who had formed a line outside the door Tuesday night.

10 reasons brands fail at delivery

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It may surprise you that the top 10 reasons why many restaurant concepts are stumbling or failing to deliver represent very simple business principles.

Survey: Restaurateurs believe technology generates increased revenue

August 6, 2015

Survey reports that restaurants are relying on technology as a way to create revenue and improve efficiency.

Del Taco lowers annual interest expense by $5M

August 6, 2015

Lowering its annual interest expense allows even greater flexibility, Del Taco CFO says.

PDQ debuts several new menu items

August 5, 2015

The QSR unveiled new menu items along with several new sides.

Consumers gobbling up meat snacks, beef seeing stiff competition

August 5, 2015

An push to eat healthier is spurring more protein-based meat snacks consumption in past five years.

McDonald’s adds to board of directors

August 5, 2015

McDonald’s recently added to its board of directors, hiring John Mulligan and Lloyd Dean, according to a recent report.

Rewards program delivers the goods for National Coney Island chain

August 5, 2015

National Coney Island restaurant chain is reaping benefits of a new rewards program.

Fraud beware: WAND releases credit card protection software

August 5, 2015

Ahead of the Oct. 1 liability deadline, WAND releases new EMV terminals and promises enhanced protection and security measures.

Does your menu reflect this year's top menu change?

Nancy Kruse, a restaurant menu analyst, shared information about restaurant change during the webinar, “Menus 2015: Turning Trends Into Money Makers.”

'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey to star in Hardee’s commercial

August 4, 2015

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will star in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s latest commercial.

Arby's partners with No Kid Hungry

August 4, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger in America, Arby's is partnering with No Kid Hungry.

Serazen acquires 50 Hardee’s units

August 4, 2015

GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business has provided a $30.7 million loan to Serazen LLC to refinance debt andacquire and re-image 50 Hardee’s units in…

6 ways to make your restaurant more sustainable without cutting profits

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Follow these six tips that relate to promotions planning and execution to make your restaurant more sustainable in the current industry climate.

Controversy puts Tim Hortons' in-store digital signage network under the microscope

August 3, 2015

The Tim Hortons fast casual chain of coffee and doughnut shops is reviewing its in-store digital signage channel, according to The Canadian Press and CTV News.