McDonald's 'designs' valuable partnership with Anna Sui

January 18, 2018

The value train is steaming ahead in the QSR sector this new year with McDonald's doubling down on its' commitment to customer deals today with its new $1 $…

Quaker Steak & Lube opens 1st 'Express' location in Gary travel center

January 12, 2018

TA Restaurant Group has opened its first Quaker Steak & Lube Express at the I-80/I-94 Burr Street exit in Gary, Indiana. The QSR will offer everything from…

Jack in the Box considers kiosks as minimum wage rates grow

January 10, 2018

Following in the footsteps of plans by Wendy's and McDonald's plans for kiosk installation at some restaurants, Jack in the Box CEO Leanard Comma said that his…

White Castle sliding sliders right through your front door

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

January 10, 2018

White Castle sliders are available for delivery just in time for the Super Bowl.

Krystal puts former Krispy Kreme exec in CFO slot

January 3, 2018

The Krystal Company has a new face in the CFO's office. This week, Berry L. Epley, a 20-year veteran of the industry, took the financial reins at the burger…

Fins, Swedes get McVegan

December 14, 2017

McDonald's has set Dec. 28 as the launch date for a vegan burger to be offered in the Finnish market, following a successful product test in Finland. 

Krystal gives Scrooge a square deal

December 14, 2017

Krystal is seeing to it that customers can put a smile on even the Scroogiest pal on National Bah Humbug Day, Dec. 21, by treating them to a 79-cent classic…

Carl’s Jr. is coming — make way Manhattan

November 17, 2017

Carl's Jr. is taking a bite out of the Big Apple in the form of prime restaurant space. In early 2018, the chain will open its first Manhattan location near…

Burger King UK makes 'Whopper" deal for big growth

November 17, 2017

A huge deal in the U.K. promises to put a lot more Burger King restaurants in the European nation over the next 20 years under the guidance of private equity…

White Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'

May 5, 2017

A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…

Shakes and bacon on Steak 'n Shake summer menu

May 5, 2017

Steak n' Shake's summer menu will feature a bacon 'n cheese steakburger as well as Kit Kat and strawberry cheesecake milkshakes, a news release said.   The…

Operators and vendors join forces to set supply chain best practices

April 12, 2017

Foodservice supply chain company, HAVI, has joined with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, food industry consultants at Kinetic12 and…

All-organic drive-thru opening outside Chicago

January 31, 2017

An organic fast food drive-thru concept is rolling out its first location in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, according to a news release. The restaurant is called…

105 organizations to Congress: Reject Hardee's CEO for labor secretary

January 30, 2017

A coalition of more than 100 groups representing food chain employees, as well as corporate accountability and environmental organizations is calling on U.S.

Burger King kicks off philanthropy event

October 5, 2016

Burger King McLamore Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Burger King, has launched its 2016 in-store fundraiser, benefiting the Burger King Scholars…

Who knew? Sliders can turn you into X-Men

September 7, 2016

White Castle is using the superpowers of X-Men to persuade fans of the comic book heroes to try the chain's new spicy menu items, order online and spread the…

Krystal rolls out limited new menu item

August 3, 2016

Krystal restaurants is rolling out a new menu item: boneless chicken wings. The wings, available in BBQ or spicy buffalo flavors, will be available between…

Jack in the Box grills up brewhouse bacon burger

July 18, 2016

Jack in the Box is debuting a new seasonal menu item, the brewhouse bacon burger. It features grilled onions, bacon, porter ale cheese…

Happy Independence Day! How about a beer IN your burger?

July 1, 2016

Happy Independence Day weekend all! How about a beer-flavored burger to celebrate?

mPOS increases faster than expected, opens market to new vendors

June 6, 2016

Restaurateurs still pondering a move to smartphone- and tablet-based POS systems might be interested in the latest Juniper Research study: It predicts that…