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Chick-fil-A 'moo-oves' consumers, even in the dog days of summer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Starbucks, Subway and Chick-Fil-A reported solid traffic numbers for the month of August, according to research and insights firm, Sense 360.
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Lion's Choice taps restaurant veteran as COO
September 13, 2016
Lion’'s Choice has tapped Rebecca Fine as COO.
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The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…
read nowNew research shows steep decline in lunch traffic
September 13, 2016
More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…
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To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…
read nowSnack chain "popping in" to the Middle East
September 12, 2016
Doc Popcorn has popped into the Middle Eastern nation of Oman under the guidance of master franchisees Adil Nasser Al Sharyani and Adel Ali Lawati, of Muscat…
read nowBaskin-Robbins going Hollywood
September 9, 2016
Baskin-Robbins is going Hollywood, well Beverly Hills at least. The ice cream brand has signed an agreement with franchisee Sharooz Setareh to develop three…
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The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic
by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360
Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?
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Introducing the KFC Buckets: Americas's first fried chicken-fueled football team
September 8, 2016
KFC is putting the colonel everywhere these days, including now, on the football field. The brand today announced its Kentucky Buckets football team, complete…
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15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…
read nowAmazon restaurant service arrives in London
September 7, 2016
A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.
read nowWho 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…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels sold
September 6, 2016
Private equity group CenterOak Partners holds the majority stake in Wetzel’s Pretzels following a deal announced Tuesday via press release.
read nowSubway boosts bread offerings and digital efforts
September 6, 2016
Subway said it’s not only rolling in a new dough this week, but kicking off a whole new digital team to boost its efforts in stores and online.
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How a free meal can make customers for life
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taking a chance with a free meal coupon can pay off in big ways with new customers in the market.
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Technavio names Top 5 food-delivery services
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Technavio's latest research names the Top 5 players in home delivery worldwide, as well as some of the major market forces.
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8 ways to cut drive-thru times
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The following eight expert tips for cutting drive -thru times should get your pick-up lanes moving along faster than ever.
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Getting 'granular' about restaurants' many possible uses for whole grains
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
It’s little wonder restaurateurs are seeking new ways to incorporate old grains into their menus, given the trend toward increasingly healthful eating from…
read nowDel Taco doubles New Mexico footprint
September 2, 2016
Del Taco is growing in New Mexico with two recently opened locations and three more on the way, according to a news release. Last year, the brand opened a…
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Yum China sold for $460M
September 2, 2016
Yum Brands is selling the Chinese arm of its company, Yum China, for $460 million. They buyers are a China-based global private equity firm, Primavera Capital…
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