Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

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

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

Internal McDonald's emails indicate bleeding has slowed, but not stopped

October 27, 2016

Internal emails between McDonald's executives, obtained by Bloomberg.com, indicate that although the chain has corrected its low same-store sales this year, it…

Multi-million dollar deal could mean Taco Bell is headed for New Zealand

October 26, 2016

A report on New Zealand-based, Stuff.co.nz, says that a huge fast food company, Restaurant Brands, has signed a $105 million deal with Pacific Island…

Pennsylvania court: McDonald's franchisee can't pay employees with debit cards

October 26, 2016

A Pennsylvania Superior Appeals Court panel upheld a previous decision that owners of 16 Pennsylvania McDonald's restaurants were violating the law when hourly…

Wienerschnitzel giving free meals to vets

October 26, 2016

Wienerschnitzel is honoring veterans and active duty military this Veterans Day, Nov. 11 with a free chili dog, small fries and a 20-ounce drink, according to…

Oh Deer! Arby's offers venison sandwich LTO

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

The sandwich takes an upscale approach to the meat featuring a thick-cut venison steak and crispy onions with a berry sauce on a toasted roll.

No-weight waiting: 4 pickup order problems and their solutions

by Jackie Berg — mArketing director, olo

How clear is the path to both your digital and in-store pickup points? Avoid these four common problems with the fixes provided here.

Former Subway spokesman's ex-wife: Subway knew of crimes

October 25, 2016

Numerous sources, including this one from CNN Money, are reporting that former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle’s ex-wife has filed suit against the chain, claiming…

Omnivore, POSitouch team up on cloud solution

October 25, 2016

Omnivore is collaborating with POSitouch on a new POS cloud-based technology.

Webinar: How Texas DQ used digital menus to ease growing pains

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

If you ask around you probably won't get a lot of argument to the assertion that digital signage is pretty cool, though some restaurateurs have concerns about…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'

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

There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…

$20M lawsuit against KFC alleges Fill-Up Buckets aren't filled up

October 25, 2016

A retiree from Hudson Valley, New York, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against KFC in a New York State Supreme Court for allegedly violating sections of the…

What makes those arches shine so bright? A peek behind McDonald's 'golden curtains'

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

A quick look at some of the brand's key data gives a glimpse at some of the things that make the mega-chain tick.

Fish Forward: Captain D’s 'steps on it' for chain expansion

October 24, 2016

Captain D's said the opening of its newest franchise in Hartsville, South Carolina, is the start of its accelerated expansion plans  of the seafood-based…

Subway BOGO promo helps feed hungry

October 24, 2016

It's not everyday that you get the chance to do something good for others while doing something very good for yourself, but Subway is making that possible for…

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Sonic puts QSR development veteran in lead franchise role

October 24, 2016

Sonic Drive-in has a new senior director of franchise sales and development who a news release said is charged with accelerating the brand's expansion. Sam…

BK, Tim Hortons report solid Q3 gains

October 24, 2016

Burger King and Tim Hortons brands parent, Restaurant Brands International Inc., today reported financial results for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. Overall…

Shaq now owns Krispy Kreme franchise

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

Fifteen-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal and Krispy Kreme doughnuts: When you think about it, they are a match made in heaven. And fittingly perhaps, now…