Bojangles appoints new non-exec board chair

June 20, 2016

Bojangles', Inc. named William A. Kussell as its new non-executive board chairman, assuming the role from James ("Randy") Kibler, who continues on as a…

Watch out American fast food operators: Sushi is on a roll for Kula USA

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

Revolving sushi bars are very big in Japan, and could soon be a growing player in the U.S. quick-service market if the success Kula Sushi USA is having is any…

How to get 'free' money out of your landlord

When it comes to opening a location in a shopping center, obtaining a lease with a prime location and reasonable lease terms can be difficult for many small…

Lobster is on a roll at McDonald's

June 17, 2016

That one-time quintessential luxury food, lobster, has clawed its way back onto McDonald's menu this summer at about 600 locations in the Northeast, including…

Why the problem of restaurant pathogens REALLY may have a "silver" lining

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

A non-toxic type of cleaner that kills pathogens with a form of ionized silver is spreading in use after showing great results in several chains nationally.

Restaurant industry tentatively embraces emerging mobile technology

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez went to the National Restaurant Association Show for the first time to get a look at how restaurants are connecting…

Trading places: Eggos head to restaurants while food truck favorites head to homes

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

As if the restaurant industry isn't competitive enough, now the makers of some of the nation's biggest home freezer favorites are moving in to get some of…

Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety

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

Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.

Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits

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

The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.

Yum! Brands names new strategy and investor relations chief

June 15, 2016

Yum! Brands Inc has hired Keith Siegner, 41, as its vice president of investor relations and corporate strategy. He assumes the role in early July and reports…

Hot dog, brisket and barbecue chain lands in Florida panhandle

June 15, 2016

North Carolina-based Charlie Graingers Hot Dogs, Brisket & BBQ announced it is continuing to expand in the Florida panhandle by opening a new location in…

Free webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'

June 15, 2016

Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…

Dunkin' Donuts jumps into on-the-go ordering app nationwide

June 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts jumped into the mobile ordering game with both feet this week, announcing that customers who are members of its DD Perks Rewards program…

McDonald's moves HQ to Chicago's trendy former meatpacking district

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

McDonald's is is moving its HQ to downtown Chicago's former meatpacking district.

New board is seated at Restaurant Brands International Inc

June 13, 2016

The company behind mega-brands, like Burger King and Tim Horton's chains,  Restauarant Brands International Inc, elected a new board of directors Thursday at…

Nathan's celebrates its centennial year with 'historic' fiscal year report

June 13, 2016

Fiscal year 2016 has been a history-maker for Nathan's Famous Inc, according to company leadership. The chain's recently released report for the last 1…

Tim Horton's signs major deal to develop sites across Minnesota

June 10, 2016

In what the company calls the largest development agreement of its kind to date, Tim Horton’s is partnering with Restaurant Brands International and Restaurant…

Subway, Dunkin' and Pizza Hut are big winners in Harris Poll study

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

The annual Harris Poll EquiTrends Restaurant Brands of the Year have been named as the result of the massive survey of Americans and restaurant preferences.

Former Subway spokesperson loses plea for shorter sentence same day Subway wins top sandwich brand of 2016

June 10, 2016

On the same day that the Harris Poll named Subway the 2016 Sandwich Shop Brand of the Year, the man whose face came to symbolize the chain for many years found…

You CAN take it with you: Super-portable pizza cones set to conquer the world

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

Easy entry for franchisees and portability for customers are helping Kono Pizza expand around the world.