Prepare for a run on Krispy Kreme's

November 16, 2016

As parents and bosses everywhere know, sometimes you just have to give an inch. Such is the case today for Krispy Kreme, which after getting deluged with…

New South Florida concept promises 'slow food fast'

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

Farmer's Table Express is what the owners call "slow food fast take-away" and it has all the features that reams of research over the last year has shown…

Penn Station announces new LTO

November 14, 2016

Penn Station East Coast Subs' newest sandwich sounds like a British landmark and tastes like an American classic. The Big Penn, consisting of grilled steak…

El Pollo Loco adds one in Beehive State

November 14, 2016

El Pollo Loco and franchisee, Poco Loco's LLC, opened in West Valley, Utah Monday — the chain's fourth location in the Beehive State. The hacienda design…

Welcome to Taco Bell, here's your whiskey freeze

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

Taco Bell opens its first flagship location today on the Vegas strip with lots of new accoutrements.

Free Webinar: Pilot Testing Restaurant Digital Signage - The Only Way to Fly

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

Invest an hour of time in the free webinar, Pilot Testing Restaurant Digital Signage: The Only Way to Fly. It's chock-full of checklists, proven testing rules…

Flatbreads return to Arby's, now with chicken and stronger 'ghosts'

November 11, 2016

Arby's said today it is bringing back last year's successful steak fajita flatbreads with sliced angus steak, but this year they're also adding a slow-cooked…

Wendy's Q3 results: Diving into the data behind the data is revelatory

by Josh Anish — Head of Content, Quantifind

Wendy's, the nation's third largest hamburger chain, released its modestly positive quarterly report today. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for…

Popeyes amps up its share of domestic chicken biz to record high

November 10, 2016

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., reported strong forward movement in its Q3 financial results for the period ending Oct. 2. The brand also updated its earnings…

Trump's controversial Mexican statements flavor Burger King Russia's new Whopper

November 10, 2016

A Russian government-controlled online publication, Sputnik News, is reporting that Burger King Russia is now selling a new "Trump Burger," commemorating this…

Series Part III: Digital signage software beyond the order counter

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President

Series part II: 5 key questions to ask about digital signage software

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

A load of tasty restaurant LTOs tell veterans 'Thanks'

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

It's quite a week to be an American with tomorrow's presidential election and Friday's celebration of Veterans Day. Many restaurant brands are playing up this…

Wendy's wraps Q3 with 15 consecutive quarters of sales growth

November 9, 2016

The Wendy's Company reported positive unaudited Q3 results, this morning, for the period ending Oct. 2. The chain's board also gave the nod to an 8 percent…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Little Caesar's LTO gives new meaning to '6 feet under'

November 8, 2016

Six feet of pepperoni, laid end to end. That's how much pepperoni Little Caesars says it has stuff in, on and basically all over its new Pepperoni Stuffed…

Arby's signs deal for 50 new locations

November 8, 2016

Arby's Restaurant Group has signed an agreement with Parikh Network, LLC, a new franchisee to the Arby's brand, to open 50 new restaurants over the next eight…

Taco John's announces leadership team changes

November 8, 2016

Taco John's has announced promotions and additions to its leadership team.

The only way anyone will say 'Hot Dog!' about this Election Day ...

November 7, 2016

Hot Dog on a Stick is using the contentious upcoming presidential election to lighten things up a little and generate social media traffic for the brand.

Holy Guacamole! Are avocados back or not?

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

Is the avocado shortage still on? The answer, it seems, depends on who you ask and what news source you rely on.