Virtual reality tool helping restaurants develop digital content

October 27, 2016

Coates Group, a provider of kiosks, digital merchandising software and digital drive-thrus, has introduced a virtual reality tool to allow brands to physically…

Arby's reports 'meaty' results in Q3

October 27, 2016

Arby’s said today that it saw a  2.4 percent increase in same-store sales during Q3 in the U.S. The brand has now achieved a two-year SSS growth of 12 percent…

Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

Internal McDonald's emails indicate bleeding has slowed, but not stopped

October 27, 2016

Internal emails between McDonald's executives, obtained by Bloomberg.com, indicate that although the chain has corrected its low same-store sales this year, it…

Multi-million dollar deal could mean Taco Bell is headed for New Zealand

October 26, 2016

A report on New Zealand-based, Stuff.co.nz, says that a huge fast food company, Restaurant Brands, has signed a $105 million deal with Pacific Island…

Pennsylvania court: McDonald's franchisee can't pay employees with debit cards

October 26, 2016

A Pennsylvania Superior Appeals Court panel upheld a previous decision that owners of 16 Pennsylvania McDonald's restaurants were violating the law when hourly…

Wienerschnitzel giving free meals to vets

October 26, 2016

Wienerschnitzel is honoring veterans and active duty military this Veterans Day, Nov. 11 with a free chili dog, small fries and a 20-ounce drink, according to…

Fiesta Restaurant Group closes 10 Pollo Tropical units

October 26, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has closed 10 Pollo Tropical units and will rebrand up to three in Texas as Taco…

Former Subway spokesman's ex-wife: Subway knew of crimes

October 25, 2016

Numerous sources, including this one from CNN Money, are reporting that former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle’s ex-wife has filed suit against the chain, claiming…

Omnivore, POSitouch team up on cloud solution

October 25, 2016

Omnivore is collaborating with POSitouch on a new POS cloud-based technology.

$20M lawsuit against KFC alleges Fill-Up Buckets aren't filled up

October 25, 2016

A retiree from Hudson Valley, New York, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against KFC in a New York State Supreme Court for allegedly violating sections of the…

Fish Forward: Captain D’s 'steps on it' for chain expansion

October 24, 2016

Captain D's said the opening of its newest franchise in Hartsville, South Carolina, is the start of its accelerated expansion plans  of the seafood-based…

Subway BOGO promo helps feed hungry

October 24, 2016

It's not everyday that you get the chance to do something good for others while doing something very good for yourself, but Subway is making that possible for…

Sonic puts QSR development veteran in lead franchise role

October 24, 2016

Sonic Drive-in has a new senior director of franchise sales and development who a news release said is charged with accelerating the brand's expansion. Sam…

BK, Tim Hortons report solid Q3 gains

October 24, 2016

Burger King and Tim Hortons brands parent, Restaurant Brands International Inc., today reported financial results for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. Overall…

McDonald's Q3 results support chain's 2016 initiatives

October 21, 2016

McDonald's today reported Q3 financial results that show the chain is holding its own in a softening market, but the brand is also pledging to continue…

White Castle dials up slider’s status via YouTube video series

October 21, 2016

White Castle is clearly going all in for the QSR trend toward higher-end menu items by partnering with a food and travel network and the FoodBeast site on a…

Del Taco enjoys strong Q3 sales growth

October 20, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants is celebrating its twelfth consecutive quarter of positive same store sales boasting a jump of 6.7 percent.

Church's Chicken raises money to end childhood hunger

October 20, 2016

Church's Chicken partnered with No Kid Hungry, raising $300,167 this year to end childhood hunger.

Culver's CEO, Phil Keiser, passes away

October 17, 2016

Culver's President and CEO Phil Keiser died last Friday of natural causes, according to a news release sent out by the company this afternoon. Co-founder Craig…