Wendy's remodeled restaurants experiencing traffic boosts

May 8, 2014

The Wendy's Co. has reported Q1 results, including a same-store sales increase of 1.3 percent at company-operated stores, on top of a 1 percent increase last…

Taco Bell turns to Tumblr to market new Doritos taco

May 8, 2014

Taco Bell's newest Doritos Locos Taco — the Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch — debuts today at restaurants nationwide.

McDonald's U.S. sales stabilize in April

May 8, 2014

After months of negative comp sales in the McDonald's U.S. system, the company flattened out in April. Globally, comp sales were up 1.2 percent. According to a…

UK Burger King franchisee selects NCR solutions

May 8, 2014

Karali Ltd., a Burger King franchisee in the United Kingdom, has selected NCR Corporation's software and hardware solutions for its 56 restaurants.

Sonic breaks ground on Culinary Innovation Center

May 7, 2014

Earlier this week, Sonic held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Culinary Innovation Center where the company's chefs will work to create new products, host…

Millennials want more involvement in meal preparation

May 7, 2014

The influence of Millennials and the growing Hispanic population in the U.S., along with aging Boomers, will have a major impact on the country's eating…

Pork prices expected to continue climbing due to virus

May 7, 2014

Due to the spread of a virus (PEDv) affecting hogs, pork supply shortages are expected in many countries in the near term. According to the Rabobank Pork…

Carl's Jr. franchisee deploys marketing and loyalty platform

May 7, 2014

Carl's Jr. Franchisee StarChasers Oklahoma and Beanstalk Data jointly announced that the franchisee is deploying Beanstalk Data's Marketing Master and Loyalty…

Kitchen Brains intros cloud-based food safety app

May 7, 2014

Kitchen Brains has announced the release of SCK Food Safety Manager, a cloud-based application for foodservice operators. According to a news release, the SCK…

Restaurant concepts roll out the red carpet for Mom

May 7, 2014

With Mother's Day around the corner — May 11 for those who still need to come up with a gift idea — restaurant concepts are bracing for a busy day. Last year…

Restaurant worker wage strikes spread beyond the US

May 7, 2014

Quick-service employees and supporting organizations in New York City announced today that more strikes are expected next week in as many as 150 cities.

The sound and the query

Consumers want more from a brand's mobile strategy than a few seconds saved at the counter.

Marriott exec to share insights on hotel chain's fast casual concept

May 6, 2014

Lon Southerland, senior director, global food and beverage for Marriott International, will keynote the ninth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-1…

McDonald's sustainability goals include 100% more fruit and veggies

May 6, 2014

McDonald's Corp. has released its inaugural "2020 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Framework" in conjunction with the company's 2012-201…

Flower doughnuts bloom at Krispy Kreme

May 6, 2014

Krispy Kreme has introduced its Springtime Flower Doughnuts in time for Mother's Day. They are available now through May 11 at participating U.S. and Canadian…

KFC treating moms to free cake

May 6, 2014

In celebration of Mother's Day, KFC is offering a free family-sized cake with the purchase of a 10-piece meal or larger. The promotion runs now through May 2…

Cousins Subs rolls out pork-inspired subs

May 6, 2014

Cousins Subs has brought back the Cubano and Pulled Pork & Slaw subs for a limited time only.

Coca-Cola adds customizable feature to Freestyle app

May 6, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle is set to release a new "Create Your Own Mix" feature on its Coca-Cola Freestyle app. According to a news release, the new feature will…

QSR Automations adds new app for small restaurant chains

May 6, 2014

QSR Automations Inc. has launched several new updates and features to its DineTime platform, including DineTime Host Version 2.4, the new DineTime Assist app…

Long John Silver's promos $10 family pack deal

May 6, 2014

Long John Silver's is offering a special Chicken Family Pack, featuring eight pieces of classic-battered chicken, a choice of family-size side, and eight hush…