Wendy's Q1 earnings fall short amid COVID-19 impact

May 6, 2020

Wendy's Co. reported that adjusted earnings fell to 9 cents a share in the first quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the hamburger chain to switch to…

Webinar to explore how restaurants can succeed in uncertain times, develop a recovery plan

May 6, 2020

Restaurants that have survived the coronavirus thus far have experienced a crash course in flexibility and have learned to adjust their business models to…

Early QSR reopening data shows quick 'bounce-back' potential

May 5, 2020

Early data about foot traffic in the handful of states nationally that have fully or partially reopened restaurants over the past week, shows encouraging news…

Top online COVID-19 coverage for QSRs: From borrowing options to menu must-haves

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

Need guidance on how to get a loan without the help of a traditional bank? Wondering about your QSR's coffee sales in a pandemic-wary world? This review of…

From 5-pound burrito to Zoom party backgrounds, brands deliver Cinco de Mayo at home

May 4, 2020

Cinco de Mayo this Tuesday is ushering in lots of Mexican-themed specials — this year geared toward the stay-at-home audience — at brands nationally, including…

Eating up profits: The high cost of restaurant POS downtime, and the surprising difference SD-Branch can make

One tenth of 1 percent. It might not seem like much, but it adds up. And when that one tenth of one percent is POS downtime, it adds up to a lot: A lot of…

Freddy's tackles 'hospitality through a speakerphone' + lawfirm unravels confusion surrounding stimulus funds

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

Freddy's Co-founder and COO Scott Redler discusses the challenge of customer service via drive-thru and delivery. Then, Messner Reeves attorneys Rachel Farr…

Dunkin' Brands pulls off Q1 EPS feat by beating analysts estimates

April 30, 2020

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., pulled off a first quarter surprise, reporting adjusted earnings of 67 cents, that beat analysts…

Taco Bell shines as sole bright spot in Yum Brands Q1 sales

April 30, 2020

Though KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, recorded a Q1 same-store sales decline of 7% after the tumultuous first…

McDonald's Q1 sales, earnings fall amid COVID-19 restrictions, closures

Even the giant QSR McDonald's is feeling the turbo-charged pinch of COVID-19, with its Q1 earnings down 17% due to declining sales worldwide.

Nathan's Famous tech transformation: Serving customers 'where, when and how' they want it

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

After a solid 102 years in existence, Nathan's Famous — one of the few U.S. brands around for the last pandemic in 1918 — has made a timely tech transformation…

McDonald's owner/operator relays lessons learned from pandemic

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

The rigors of business in a pandemic-ridden world have given restaurateurs a run for their money. But there have also been invaluable lessons learned through…

Sonic sees download surge with mobile messaging pilot

April 23, 2020

Sonic Drive-In said it generated five times as many app downloads in a recent pilot messaging campaign as the brand's previous MMS campaign, while showing a…

Checkers/Rally's CEO predicts post-pandemic fast food resurgence + Lavu CEO on QSRs' digital path forward

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

Checkers/Rally's CEO Frances Allen explains why all that uber-healthy plant-based food that was so hot pre-pandemic in the U.S., could get a lot more…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

NRA study: COVID-19 impact worse than initial projections

April 21, 2020

A National Restaurant Association study revealed that the impact from the coronavirus pandemic will be worse than initially projected with restaurants having…

Track these 4 website stats to perk up profits

by Peter Ruchti

Mine the data in these four key website indicators to get the vital operational insights needed to deliver optimal business returns for your QSR.

Jack in the Box warns on Q2 same-store sales

April 16, 2020

Jack in the Box Inc. withdrew its annual earnings forecast and warned that fiscal second-quarter same-store sales are projected to drop 4.2% as the COVID-1…

COVID-19 liability protection for restaurateurs + Edible Brands' new QSR

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

Is your brand making the moves now to prevent COVID-19-related liability claims later? Today's podcast features two Messner Reeves LLP attorneys' expert…

Taco John's wraps deals for 18 stores, accelerates growth by convenience store franchises

April 15, 2020

Taco John's International Inc. said it's growing its current footprint by franchising with experienced convenience store and travel plaza operators, like…