Krystal adds promotion on National Ice Cream Day

July 10, 2017

Starting on National Ice Cream Day, which takes place July 16, Krystal will offer $0.99 sundaes through July 23 to celebrate the holiday, according to a press…

CKE names 3 more to top spots in 90-day leadership shakeup

July 10, 2017

Less than two weeks after CKE Restaurants announced a new COO and CMO, the organization has introduced new tech and human resources leaders. The Hardee's and…

It's good to be Yum China: Q2 operating profit up 64%

July 6, 2017

Yum China continues to be embraced with open arms in China, reporting a 3 percent spike in Q2 same-store sales and mobile payments exceeding 40 percent of…

Kisses from Italy plans expansion

July 5, 2017

Kisses from Italy, a 24/7 restaurant that classifies itself as fast casual, said today it's not only completed its first franchised location, but is launching…

Japanese mega-retailer proves 'grocery-ification' of eating out goes beyond US

July 5, 2017

Call it the grocery-ification of the restaurant business, and it is happening and not just in the U.S.

Introducing ... wait for it ... the 'Pizza-Kini'

June 29, 2017

The Independence Day weekend has the U.S. preoccupied with thoughts of cookouts, fireworks and now ... the Pizza-Kini.

Captain D's ready to move in 'bayou'

June 28, 2017

Captain D's has opened its newest corporate-owned location, this one on the fringes of the bayou along Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent announces major leadership changes

June 28, 2017

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants Holdings is making major changes at the top, including two strategic appointments and a promotion…

Restaurateur confusion grows as wage increase whirlwind blows through industry

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

June 28, 2017

Like similar measures that have already taken effect in New York and the Pacific Northwest, the one taking place in Southern California is hitting a lot of…

Nobly POS to demo mobile product with Star Micronics at Birmingham UK Coffee Festival

June 27, 2017

Star Micronics, a POS printer manufacturer, has joined forces with Nobly POS to provide an mPOS solution designed for coffee shops and mobile food and drink…

Krystal names former Popeyes VP to chief people officer slot

June 27, 2017

Former Popeyes Vice President Catherine Jefferson has joined Krystal as chief people officer, bringing 20 years of human resources experience to the key role…

Marco's introduces tuition perk for employees

June 27, 2017

Marco's has added an employee perk that substantially boosts its attractiveness to potential employees, according to a news release.

Vegas Taco Bell fufills vow to put matrimony on menu

June 26, 2017

Taco Bell appears to have been hit right in the heart by Cupid himself, as the chain says that its flagship Las Vegas Cantina will become wedding…

Pizza in Chile? Little Caesars says, 'Yes!'

June 26, 2017

Little Caesars is putting their pizza in Chile, where consumers are increasingly demanding "takeaway" brands that offer value per serving.

Punchh brings restaurant loyalty to Apple Wallet

June 23, 2017

Punchh, a cloud-based technology platform that builds engagement, loyalty and superior, customized experiences in the restaurant industry, has announced that…

Taco John's names new marketing VP

June 23, 2017

Taco John's has named Tom Meyer its new vice president of marketing, overseeing everything from brand strategy and pricing to advertising and social media, a…

Dunkin' targets travelers with touchdown at Vegas Hard Rock

June 23, 2017

For the truly hip traveling public, Hard Rock hotels and those airport-centric Hudson News shops are part of the everyday scenery. Now Dunkin' Donuts is…

Tim Hortons franchisee seeks $500M in class action against RBI

June 23, 2017

A Tim Hortons franchisee is suing the chain's parent company, Restaurant Brands International, for $500 million in damages, claiming that RBI used national…

Veteran marketing innovator named CMO at Rita's

June 22, 2017

Italian ice concept, Rita's Franchise Co., has named a new CMO for the 600-unit chain. Industry veteran, Phyllis Savar Levy, who has assumed the role and that…

Curry Up Now celebrates grand opening of Alameda, California location

June 21, 2017

Curry Up Now — a Bay area family of restaurants, food trucks and bars — opens its sixth brick-and-mortar location, this one in a former Tava Kitcen in Alameda…