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NRA: Restaurateurs want technology without headaches
August 3, 2016
Only 12 percent of restaurant operators consider themselves to be cutting-edge in implementing technology, according to a recent study conducted by the…
read nowPapa John's revises upward after Q2 financials reported
August 3, 2016
Papa John's International Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods that ended June 26. Highlights from the quarter include:
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Pssst... QSR execs, got 10 minutes?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
QSRWeb is seeking answers to its annual state of the industry survey.
read nowCaptain D’s boasts growth and expansion
August 2, 2016
Captain D’s seafood concept has announced further expansion in Louisiana, with plans to open 17 new units by the end of 2016, according to a release.
read nowBaskin-Robbins launches mobile app
August 2, 2016
Baskin-Robbins has collaborated with Tillster and DigitasLBI, to create a mobile app.
read nowBojangles' enters multi-unit deal to expand presence
August 2, 2016
Aiming to expand from its core markets in North and South Carolina, Bojangles' Inc. has entered into a multi-unit development agreement with Angle Inc.
read nowLittle Caesars thinks inside the box
August 2, 2016
Little Caesars is bringing back an old favorite in its Box Set, according to a news release. The offering includes four slices of the chain's pepperoni Deep!
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Would you like some kimchi in your burrito, sir? A look at Taco Bell's innovation process
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The public relations folks at Yum! Brands recently took a moment to give us a peek inside their menu innovation process.
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The behemoth moves: McDonald's makes major menu changes
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's USA is changing nearly half of its menu.
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Instagram: One marketer's take on why it may be a restaurant's best friend
July 29, 2016
There's a lot of buzz lately in the food service community about Instagram and its value as a visual marketing tool. That's part of the reason a Toronto-based…
read nowLet the spending begin: McDonald's, Papa John's declare quarterly dividends
July 29, 2016
Good news for McDonald's and Papa John's shareholders this week. The boards of both chains declared quarterly dividends for company shareholders late Thursday…
read now79-year-old Krispy Kreme brand in new, private hands
July 28, 2016
The sale of the iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts brand to JAB Beech Inc is complete, following a special shareholder meeting and vote on the action, which was…
read nowTim Hortons will deliver coffee to the Philippines
July 28, 2016
Tim Hortons is headed to the Philippine. Restaurant Brands International Inc today announced the formation of a new master franchise joint venture company that…
read nowArby's Q2 same-store sales growth triple industry average
July 27, 2016
If you hear some hooping and hollering down in Georgia today, it's probably coming from Arby's headquarters, where the reinvigorated brand is celebrating its…
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Cannabis quelling 'the munchies' fast casual style
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the major players in the burgeoning legal marijuana business is lighting up a new franchising concept.
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AI meets customer engagement: Creepy or necessary?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new artificial intelligence platform promises to engage diners in a caring way with very little thought and effort from restaurant operators.
read nowAll-day breakfast still giving a glow to the Golden Arches
July 27, 2016
In an earnings call this week, McDonald's Corp. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth across all segments. Still, a…
read nowManagers waste food no more: HotSchedules and BiRite announce partnership
July 26, 2016
HotSchedules and BiRite Foodservice Distributors have announced a partnership intended to help restaurant and hospitality managers accurately order and monitor…
read nowWendy's sells 39 company units
July 26, 2016
The Wendy's Company has completed a major sale of 39 restaurants in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina to NPC International. The sale includes four…
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Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…
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