TA Restaurant Group opens 9th Arby's, dives deeper into nonproprietary brands

October 3, 2017

The TA Restaurant Group is building on its base of Arby's outlets at its TravelCenters, opening its ninth location of the chain. The 40-seat restaurant off…

Key QSR delivery take-outs from wider world of retail ecommerce

The growth of third-party delivery services both threatens and provides opportunities for the dramatically changing QSR industry. But the good news is that…

QSR loyalty index shows you don't have to be big to be beautiful

September 28, 2017

Location intelligence business Foursquare recently did a deep data dive on customer loyalty, using fast food foot traffic patterns from millions of Americans…

New Jon Smith Subs owner to expand chain worldwide

September 26, 2017

Central Florida is getting a taste of the previously South Florida-centric brand, Jon Smith Subs, at its newest location in Oviedo. The store opened this week…

Multi-QSR franchise company acquires Round Table Pizza

September 15, 2017

Multi-QSR brand franchisor and brand management company, Global Franchise Group, has acquired Round Table Pizza, and its affiliates, Round Table Clubhouse and…

19 chains, 475 people enrolled for 1st NRA apprenticeship

September 14, 2017

Shakey's Pizza and Firehouse Subs are among the brands that have committed to registering nearly 500 restaurant and hotel apprentices in the Hospitality Sector…

Study: Higher pay might equal lower restaurant hygiene

September 14, 2017

In the months leading up to wage increases in places like Oregon and elsewhere, we've heard incessant cries that higher wages would lead to higher menu prices…

The little payment detail that can save restaurateurs big

by Ben Wagner — Vice President of Marketing & Product, Ingenico Group

Every business likes to run efficiently, save on costs, gain the most out of its resources and optimize operations, but all too often restaurant businesses…

Hot Dog on a Stick gets new leader

September 6, 2017

Hot Dog on a Stick has a new executive vice president in Jeremy Roy, a news release said. Roy is a 13-year franchisee of the chain's sister brand, Great…

Jimboy's spells 'hero' T-A-C-O

September 6, 2017

This month,  Jimboy’s Tacos launched a four-week initiative, Taco for a Hero, that puts a free beef or bean Taco in the hands of military personnel and first…

Jimboy's Tacos moves on out in a big way

August 31, 2017

Jimboy’s Tacos has signed a franchise development agreement that will expand the brand’s presence in Southern California by 20 units. The first opening this…

Shake-makin' Steak 'n Shake gets 'cereal' about breakfast

August 31, 2017

Breakfast has become so big for QSRs that even storied milkshake-making brand Steak 'n Shake has built a new menu item around a breakfast milkshake made with…

Playing chicken: Church's giveth and Chick-fil-A taketh away

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

On the heels of Chick-fil-A's announcement that its much beloved chicken salad sandwich will be dropped from the menu nationally on Sept. 30, competitor…

NYC menu-labeling law delayed

August 28, 2017

New York City's menu-labeling law is on delay thanks to the city's agreement with several trade organizations, including The Restaurant Law Center, the Food…

Nestle Toll House Cafe announces opening of first C-store location

August 25, 2017

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip has gone "C-store," opening its first convenience store-based unit on South River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, a news release…

Taco John's gets 'piggy' with breakfast

August 25, 2017

Taco John’s is offering up its new pork Carnitas breakfast taco LTO, another entry in the seasonal onslaught of breakfast delectables at QSR chains nationwide.

Taco Bueno finds delivery is muy bueno

August 25, 2017

Texas-based Tex-Mex QSR Taco Bueno is finding that delivery really delivers when it comes to customers and sales. The chain is reporting record-setting…

Fazoli's 'Comeback Kid' shares turnaround story at London summit

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

"It was ugly," Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard exclaimed as he detailed the state of the chain when he arrived to lead it nine years ago. "I mean…

Former Outback, Bonefish exec named Brioche Doree president

August 21, 2017

Former Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill executive, Julie Hauser-Blanner, has been named the first U.S.-based president of French-style fast food brand…

Delivery fueling rise of virtual reality restaurants

by Stephen Dutton — Analyst, Euromonitor International

Delivery is the world's fastest-growing foodservice channel, according to Euromonitor International, while digital functionality has made the process of…