Limited-time offer, long-time benefits

Seasonal flavors are more popular than ever: Tehnomic reports that two-thirds of consumers said they’d be likely to order limited-time-offer foods that match…

Carl's Jr. releases extended version of 'Au Naturel' Super Bowl spot

January 21, 2015

The spot features model Charlotte McKinney, who has been named Maxim's "Girl of the week" and Esquire's "Women we love of Instagram."

Mood launches Elements custom music programming

January 20, 2015

Elements provides access to a catalogue of more than five million tracks that are fully licensed for commercial use, as well as one-on-one collaboration with a…

Baskin-Robbins expanding Kentucky footprint

January 19, 2015

Franchisees recently opening the brands' first Shelbyville, Kentucky location, and a new location is planned for Louisville.

Bojangles’ Selects AMTdirect to manage corporate real estate portfolio

January 19, 2015

The system centralizes lease terms including rent, taxes, insurance, utilities and other obligations.

QSRs dominate top 10 franchise rankings

January 19, 2015

Franchiserankings.com's top 10 restaurant franchise list is dominated by quick-service concepts, with nine out of ten spots going to QSRs.

Wendy's, McDonalds drop soft drinks from kids' menus

January 19, 2015

Soda will no longer be the default option for kids' meals, and soft drinks will be phased out of menu boards.

McDonald's brings back Triple Cheeseburger in select markets

January 19, 2015

The $2 sandwich is available in select restaurants in Indianapolis, Ohio, Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Atlanta, Florida, Houston, Raleigh, and parts of the…

Meritage acquires nine Wendy's Restaurants in Tallahassee, Florida

January 19, 2015

The Wendy's restaurants were acquired from a franchisee and are contiguous to the company's existing Wendy's operations in Jacksonville, Florida.

How QSRs are hitting on the customization trend

Forty percent of consumers consider menu variety to be extremely or very important to them when choosing a QSR, almost regardless of their age, gender, income…

Ziosk tabletop ordering kiosks expand nationwide

January 16, 2015

Ziosk, provider of ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablets, or tabletop kiosks, announced it has successfully installed tablets at restaurants…

Red Book Connect launches ACAdvisor module for HotSchedules

January 16, 2015

The ACAdvisor helps businesses track, manage and monitor ACA employment statuses.

Push is on for paid sick leave

January 16, 2015

The president is backing The Healthy Families Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to offer up to a week of paid sick time.

Restaurant sales up, retail sales down in December

January 16, 2015

The restaurant industry posted its eighth consecutive monthly increase and strongest volume ever in December, adding 43,600 jobs.

Burger King brings back nugget deal, sparking talk of price war

January 14, 2015

Burger King’s previous chicken nugget promotion, which ran in October, helped the company post a 3.6 percent gain in same-store sales in the U.S. and Canada…

McDonald's USA making its digital menu board play

January 14, 2015

AT&T collaborating with digital signage solution provider STRATACACHE and digital signage display provider LG Electronics to provide a completely integrated…

New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

Church's launches app

January 14, 2015

The new app also features a store locator for restaurants in the United States, a menu tab and opportunities to provide feedback.

ShopKeep launches mobile app for iOS

January 14, 2015

The app works with ShopKeep Register, the company’s point of sale application, and offers users the ability to monitor business operations via their mobile…

Sonic Drive in adds breakfast, snack LTOs

January 14, 2015

The TOASTER breakfast sandwich and Lil' Doggies and Lil' Chickies will be available for a limited time.