KFC's latest LTO is pickle-fried chicken

June 21, 2018

Pickles are having their day, and KFC wants in on the action before anything goes sour, introducing what it calls a "very limited-time" item — pickle- fried…

Taco Bell adds a $2-value offering for summer

June 21, 2018

Taco Bell is riding the value train into summer with a $2 Duo that pairs the triple melt burrito with a Baja blast or other beverage, available nationwide…

Wetzel's Pretzels eyeing Atlanta for expansion

June 21, 2018

Wetzel's Pretzels has its eyes set on Atlanta for some major growth and is holding what it calls an "exploratory meeting" June 27 and 28 in the city for…

Pilot Flying J names states' favorite road food

June 21, 2018

What we eat on the road is hardly unanimous in the U.S, according to Pilot Fyling J, North America's largest network of travel centers. After assessing last…

Tim Hortons builds 2 Canadian distribution centers

June 21, 2018

Tim Hortons said this week that it is growing and modernizing its Canadian distribution network by adding two warehouses in Alberta and British Columbia and…

Restaurant leadership stress: Save yourself, save your staff

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

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the recent restaurant show in Chicago, all seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Arby's fully transitions to Coke

June 20, 2018

Arby's today announced the completion of its nationwide conversion to Coca-Cola beverages, a news release said, though the proverbial "cat" already got out of…

Top food trends now: The 'women' have spoken

June 20, 2018

The women have spoken, and they have some interesting ideas about where food is going in the years ahead. Les Dames d'Escoffier International — 2,300 women…

RDI: Why restaurant leaders should know what that means today

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

Where there is a will there's a way and in the restaurant industry consumers "will" take the easiest route to getting food delivered to their doors, one reason…

Breakfast: It's what's for dinner ... lunch, snacks, too

June 19, 2018

The time may never be better for pizza restaurateurs to get in on a little breakfast action, which has long been unfamiliar territory for such brands. A recent…

Taco John's names veteran QSR innovator to board

June 19, 2018

An industry veteran who was instrumental in the launches of McDonald's all-day breakfast and fresh beef is joining the Taco John's board, a news release said.

QSR payment options: Yes, customers really DO care ... a lot

Think your customers don't care much about the way they pay at your QSR? Think again. A new study shows this aspect of your operations can make a real…

KFC UK's lighter ways: The big chicken 'pivots' as QSR world watches

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

KFC in U.K. and Ireland is vowing to slash one-fifth of the calories from its menu in less than seven years. A monumental move, to be sure, and one that all…

Meatless: It's not just for vegans anymore

June 14, 2018

NPD Group said data shows a clearly higher demand for plant-based proteins today, evidenced by 19 percent growth in cases of such proteins shipped from…

Extra Crispy Colonel to tell grads: Failures are 'stepping stones' to success

June 14, 2018

Extra Crispy Colonel has gone all "Pomp and Circumstance" on us as he will deliver the commencement address this Friday night, June 14, to the 2018 graduates…

From hand-sanitizing handles to automated food artists: The NRA show that was

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

From things you never think about like hand-sanitizing restroom handles to higher-ticket tech like 3D food printers, the technological innovations that filled…

El Pollo Loco puts sauces centerstage for summer

June 13, 2018

El Pollo Loco has introduced a Loco Kickin' Chicken LTO, which comes with three sauces, free with a $20 Loco Kickin' Chicken Family Meal as well as with any…

McDonald's creates faster, leaner 'golden-arched' machine for future

June 12, 2018

The way the players line up under the golden arches — at least in the U.S. — has undergone significant change as the brand had earlier promised it would. In…

Top tips toward more delightful digital signage deployments

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Many restaurants are embracing digital signage, whether due to upcoming FDA regulations or a desire to boost customer experience. Herewith, some of the top…

Really want to know what customers think? Make it easy for them to tell you

Rather than putting your effort into survey methods that customers likely won't notice, use new technology to increase response volume and feedback value in…