Where’s the beef: Restaurants experimenting with lean proteins

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The trend of consumers embracing lean proteins is one that many restaurants are embracing in an effort to help offset the cost of beef, which increased 2…

Popeyes launches chicken tenderloins, 'Game of Chicken' app

April 1, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced its latest product, new Red Stick Chicken, all-white meat tenderloins marinated in cayenne and TABASCO flavor.

Good Times transitions to all-natural bacon in April 2015

April 1, 2015

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, a regional quick-service restaurant chain, announced a system-wide implementation of all natural, nitrate free bacon…

McDonald's to increase wages, provide paid time off: April Fools?

April 1, 2015

McDonald's USA today announced wage increases and paid time off for full- and part-time employees at company-owned restaurants.

Why digital ordering is a 'must have' for QSRs

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

It's a race to the top for both fast casuals and QSRs latching on to the potential digital ordering can offer.

TableSafe brings EMV-ready mPOS to restaurants

March 31, 2015

Company teamed with Creditcall, which is an EMV payment gateway provider.

Jack in the Box sets Guinness record for largest coupon

March 31, 2015

Jack in the Box has received the Guiness World Record title for the largest coupon.

Arby's appoints VP of Operations to COO

March 31, 2015

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that Senior Vice President of Operations John Bowie is the company’s new chief operating officer, reporting to Paul…

Popeyes appoints former IHOP VP to COO

March 31, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. announced it has appointed John K. Merkin as Chief Operating Officer-US.

Guide to running a successful mobile RFP process

by rob taylor — founder, splick-it

This comprehensive guide will help you make an educated decision about which vendors to choose for your business.

18-year old college student and QSR worker publishes customer service guide

March 31, 2015

Sherron A. Stevens, an 18-year old African American college student from Columbus, Ohio, has authored "Undercover Customer: 100 Ways To Fix Your Broken…

McDonald's to pilot all-day breakfast

March 30, 2015

McDonald's is expected to pilot an all-day breakfast promotion within the next two months

Dunkin' Donuts pledges transition to cage-free eggs

March 30, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts today announced that it has pledged to transition to cage-free eggs and gestation crate-free pork.

Carl's Jr., Hardees introduce spicy El Diablo burger

March 27, 2015

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's introduced the new Thickburger El Diablo available with sliced jalapenos, crunchy Jalapeno Poppers, spicy habanero bacon sauce and…

Church's Chicken to sponsor extreme drumming competition in Atlanta

March 27, 2015

Church's Chicken, a quick service chicken restaurant chain, signed on as an exclusive sponsor for the 2015 World's Fastest Drummer Southeast Championship.

YUM! wins awards, breaks fundraising record for hunger relief campaign

March 27, 2015

Yum! Brands' World Hunger Relief effort is a private sector hunger relief initiative, spanning more than 125 countries, over 41,000 KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco…

Chipotle, Subway, Pizza Hut take home Harris Poll 'Brand of the Year' award

March 26, 2015

Brands with the highest scores for equity receive the Harris Poll EquiTrend "Brand of the Year" award for their category.

Top single-unit restaurants with more than $1M in annual revenue released

March 26, 2015

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the High Volume Independent Restaurants database to its line of research products.

11% mortality rate of cage-free hens not solely due to cage-free housing, WAP says

March 26, 2015

By going cage-free, food businesses can also stay at the forefront of market trends, since several major corporations – including Burger King, Starbucks…

Building loyalty with mobile: Where to start?

Eric Buckner, Senior Product Manager - Mobile for Sears Holdings, discusses where to start when considering a mobile loyalty program.