Del Taco launches new franchise development incentive program

July 29, 2014

Del Taco has added a new franchise development incentive programs for 2014, its 50th anniversary year. The company's objective, according to a news release, is…

FreshBerry opens 20th location in Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2014

Tulsa, Okla.-based FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt has opened its 20th store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with franchise partner United Food Company.

Rita's raises $300K in fight against childhood cancer

July 29, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice announced today it raised $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood cancer.

Dairy Queen, Chips Ahoy debut Blizzard partnership

July 29, 2014

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Chips Ahoy! cookie, Dairy Queen has launched the new Chips Ahoy! Blizzard Treat. The new offering has been named the August…

San Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike

July 29, 2014

On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…

Teaching in-store and digital ordering to play nice

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

One of the leading brands is on its way to a digital ordering majority. Is your brand ready to handle the demand from outside your walls?

California franchisee acquires 39 Wendy’s restaurants

July 28, 2014

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.-based Cotti Foods has received a $39.4 million business loan from GE Capital’s Franchise Finance for the acquisition of 3…

Wendy’s testing build-your-own sandwich model

July 28, 2014

The build-your-own model is quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception in the restaurant industry, thanks to fast casual players such as Chipotle. It…

Arby’s shifts focus to proteins with new marketing campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 28, 2014

Arby's execs believe high quality meats are the brand's unique differentiator in the QSR segment.

KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

QSR workers hold first convention to support minimum wage fight

July 28, 2014

More than 1,000 quick-service employees from around the country participated in the first-ever National Fast-Food Worker Convention last weekend. The…

How do you become the Uber of food?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.

Back to the Basics takes a deep look at the restaurant industry workforce

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'I truly believe that great things come from people getting together and collaborating,' Mike Tyler, CEO War Room.

McDonald’s Japan cuts off China chicken supply

July 25, 2014

McDonald’s Japan announced that it will stop selling all chicken products from China, and will also stop selling chicken McNuggets in Hong Kong, following the…

El Pollo Loco begins public trading at $15 per share

July 25, 2014

On Thursday, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $15 per share.

Younger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology

July 25, 2014

Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.

Bloomberg puts Burger King CEO’s age, experience under microscope

July 25, 2014

Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover today shows a booster seat on top of a throne with the accompanying headline, "Burger King is run by children." The story’s…

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…

Nestlé Toll House Café marks two openings in a week

July 25, 2014

A new Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens today at the Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking the state’s 25th location.

Roy Rogers continues East Coast expansion

July 25, 2014

Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement with Ed Abramson for a new location in Brick, N.J. The Brick Roy Rogers is projected to open in early…