Happy Independence Day! How about a beer IN your burger?

July 1, 2016

Happy Independence Day weekend all! How about a beer-flavored burger to celebrate?

Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

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

We love our smartphones. We love them so much that, according to a new poll, they are our favorite place to spend time while on vacation.

Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

Wendy's pledges to 'lettuce' eat healthfully

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

Wendy's is plunging into the food safety issue "head" first with its new Profiles in Quality video-based campaign.

OT regs? ACA compliance? New workforce company thinks it has answers

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

June 30, 2016

The benefits of the gig economy have been countered to some degree by ACA compliance requirements and new overtime regulations set to start in December. Now a…

Innovative upstarts: In the sandwich category, Which Wich has it 'in the bag' (Part 1)

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

When Jeff Sinelli founded his Which Wich sandwich chain, it was probably destined to have something a little offbeat about it after his success with a…

IntelliDish coming to a commercial kitchen near you

June 29, 2016

The Diversey Care division of Sealed Air is rolling out a commercial dishwasher operating system, IntelliDish. The system is designed to ensure dishwasher…

How to light up your brand: 4 innovative execs tell all

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

This four-part series looks into the successes behind Toppers, Mooyah Burger, Slim Chickens and Which wich.

Why women are a natural fit for the franchise opportunity

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

More women than ever are stepping into the franchise industry, and as a panel of female franchisees and franchisors explain, there are more than a few good…

Which Wich leaves kids 'holding the bag' with new menu

June 29, 2016

Which Wich is rolling out a new kids menu this week after the mother of two youngsters, Courtney Sinelli, took her gripes about restaurant offerings for…

Patriotism comes in many forms — even fried and freshly brewed

June 29, 2016

As we rumble up on another Independence Day, it seems many in our country associate strong patriotic sentiment with something edible or sippable. In fact, a…

Culinar introduces online ordering service

June 28, 2016

Culinar has launched its online ordering service that allows businesses to reach current customers and market to new users by creating a no-hassle digital…

Taco Time adds the little tuber with the big health benefits to its menu

June 28, 2016

Jicama — sometimes called a Mexican turnip or yam bean —  is really having its day. For proof of that, look no further than TacoTime. The chain is putting the…

Burger King gives health food trend a big Cheeto-ey slap in the face

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

Americans have a real love affair with cheese. We're not talking that upscale, potent-smelling offbeat stuff favored by many in other parts of the globe. Nope…

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Captain D's sails into new location

June 28, 2016

Captain D's seafood has opened its ninth Arkansas location, at 2207 West Walnut Street. The location is the second for franchisees Brian Smith and Rodney Coat…

Arby's corporate social responsibility boasts chain's CSR commitment

June 27, 2016

Many quick-service chains are investing a lot of time, money and resources into corporate social responsibility efforts, and Arby's is one of them. The chain…

GoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants

June 27, 2016

Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.

Meet Extra Crispy Colonel - KFC's answer to a product awareness problem

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

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a problem. According to its marketing research, half of Americans were unaware that it sells anything except its moister-crusted…

National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'

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

The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.