Dunkin' Brands names marketing strategy VP, forms team

February 4, 2020

Dunkin' Brands has promoted its former chief of staff and director of corporate sttrategy to vice president, marketing strategy, U.S., according to a news…

KFC, Pizza Hut launch 'contactless' delivery in China amid virus fears

February 4, 2020

In China, where the coronavirus has taken its heaviest toll thus far, Yum Brands' KFC and Pizza Hut stores have initiated contactless delivery as part of the…

P F Chang's enters limited-service realm with first to-go store

February 3, 2020

P.F. Chang's can now count itself among limited-service brand's competitors by today opening its first P.F. Chang's To Go location at 11 a.m. local time in…

Roy Rogers puts the spurs to 5-year growth strategy

January 31, 2020

The 48-store Roy Rogers brand has rolled out a new strategic plan focused on growth through franchising, with expectations of signing between three and five…

Dunkin' Brands names international marketing VP, promotes 2 to VPs

January 30, 2020

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands, has named three vice presidents to its international team, including two in-house promotions and the hiring…

Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

McDonald's FY19 comp sales highest 10 years

January 29, 2020

McDonald's global comparable sales grew 5.9% — the most they have in more than a decade, while systemwide sales surpassed $100 billion and consolidated…

McDonald's launches a game of 'Chicken' in breakfast daypart

January 28, 2020

With Wendy's poised to launch its considerable weight back into the first meal of the day, McDonald's said today it's adding chicken to its breakfast menus by…

Will Burger King, Popeyes meatless + chicken sensations stand test of time?

by Jason Altman — Senior Director of Equity Insights, 1010data

Restaurant Brands International, the owner of the Burger King and Popeyes brands, was busy last year rolling out two QSR sensations in August, including Burger…

Yum China closes Wuhan stores due to virus, Yum Brands declares dividend

January 27, 2020

Yum China confirmed that it has temporarily closed some of its KFC and Pizza Hut stores in Wuhan, China due to the well-publicized coronavirus outbreak there…

Taco Bell returns Nacho fries with a kick o' 'chix'

January 24, 2020

Taco Bell is betting that its marketing and menu marvel of 2018 can keep on returning sizzling results in its newest permutation introduced this week that…

QSR Edo Japan expands Canadian footprint with new Winnipeg stores

January 23, 2020

QSR Edo Japan, is continuing its Canadian expansion by opening a store in Fort Richmond Plaza in Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, with a second Winnipeg store set…

To cash or not to cash, that is the (QSR) question

by RJ Horsley — President, SpotOn Transact, LLC

Considering the move to a cashless QSR? Here are some key things to know before you go.

Wendy's pledges improved animal housing, responsible antibiotic use by 2024

January 22, 2020

Wendy's most recent Corporate Responsibility Report underscores the brand's commitment to improving care for the animals its uses for its food. To emphasize…

McDonald's welcomes Lunar New Year with red envelopes

January 22, 2020

In February, McDonald's will celebrate the Lunar New Year at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival by giving out those traditional lucky red envelopes…

Krystal files for bankruptcy blaming 'shifting consumer tastes,' increased costs

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

The nation's second-oldest QSR, Krystal, is now under bankruptcy protection as it struggles to pay as much as $100 million in debt and find a new path forward.

C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead

Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…

Del Taco opens New Mexico store

January 16, 2020

Mexican-American QSR, Del Taco opened a store in Espanola, New Mexico under the ownership of Diamondback LLC, according to a news release. The store is the…

Reigniting the glow over Michigan's 97-year-old Halo Burger

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

Olives on burgers? Ice cream in ginger ale? Saintly looking cows? Yes, you've landed in the Halo Burger zone, a regional burger brand that has regained its…