Wendy's adjusts outlook upward after strong first quarter

May 16, 2016

Wendy's reported that Q1 of this year rounded out the company's strongest two-year posting in the North America system comparable sales performance in more…

Jack in the Box Q2 results fall behind overall sandwich segment

May 13, 2016

Jack in the Box Inc, which owns Qdoba, reported that operating earnings per share for Q2 exceeded the company's expectations, despite announcing that system…

Golden Krust maximizes 'golden opportunity' with Undercover Boss appearance

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

May 13, 2016

Golden Krust shows how to make the most of a promotional opportunity by using its CEO's upcoming appearance on Undercover Boss to gain sales, customers and…

Cold Stone kicks open the doors in India

May 13, 2016

With temperatures this month hovering around the mid-90s in southern India, patrons of the country's first Cold Stone Creamery location had to lick fast to…

Restaurant, oh restaurant, how do I pay thee? Study counts the increasing number of ways

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

May 12, 2016

Restaurateurs who offer the most-preferred ways to pay at their establishments are getting the edge in attracting business. That's one of the primary findings…

Free guide offers insight on working capital loan options

May 12, 2016

The consumer comparison service, SmallBusinessLoanRates.com, launched a campaign this week to help restaurant owners handle business financial challenges. The…

Captain D's posts 18 quarters of system-wide growth

May 12, 2016

Captain D's  closed out the first quarter of the year by posting its 18th consecutive quarter of positive growth, generating a 2.5 percent system-wide same…

Marketing firm offers DIY marketing tools for restaurants

May 12, 2016

Restaurants are opening daily across the country, and Take Out PR has opened its own doors to sell them guides and how-tos on how to market their businesses…

Research highlights top ice cream vendors, market trends in play

May 11, 2016

Consumers are screaming for ice cream and that's a good economic trend for national ice cream vendors, including QSRs and fast casuals that serve ice cream.

Upserve acquires Breadcrumb

May 10, 2016

Upserve announced today that it's acquiring mobile point-of-sale platform, Breadcrumb, from Groupon to meet growing demand for a combination of the two…

Dean Foods acquires Friendly's

May 10, 2016

Friendly's Ice Cream LLC announced today it is selling its retail ice cream and manufacturing business to Dallas, Texas-based Dean Foods Company. Friendly's…

Angry Birds fly into Happy Meals

May 10, 2016

McDonald's restaurants are clearing a flight path to land the Angry Birds in all of its 33,000 restaurants later this month when the renowned animated birds…

Captain D's sails into Spartanburg

May 9, 2016

Captain D's started this week by opening its second corporate location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the past six months. Another location was opened last…

Krispy Kreme going private

May 9, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is going private, according to a company announcement. JAB Beech, which also has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs…

Punchh, Olo partner to drive restaurant sales

May 9, 2016

Punchh has announced a partnership with the digital-ordering provider, Olo, over the weekend. The full integration of the two platforms allows restaurants to…

Froots rolls out rebranding strategy

May 5, 2016

Froots is rebranding, rolling out a new menu and updating store interiors, according to a company press release. Healthy, fresh and simple are key ingredients…

Organic soda fountains now available to restaurants nationwide

May 5, 2016

Tractor Soda Co, which produces100-percent certified organic, non-GMO fountain soda, has begun national distribution thanks to its partnership with Dot Foods…

El Pollo Loco hires former The Coffee Bean CEO

May 3, 2016

El Pollo Loco had hired John Dawson, former president and CEO of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, as its chief development officer. He is responsible for all…

Del Taco reports 15 consecutive quarters of growth

May 3, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants reported that its system-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 3.2 percent, and company-owned comparable restaurant sales were up 2.…

Tim Hortons, Burger King report strong Q1 sales

May 2, 2016

Sales are up at Tim Hortons and Burger King, according to the chains' parent company, Restaurant Brands International, which recently reported Q1 financial…