Dine-in … delivery … drive-thru? Rave Restaurant Group president talks fulfilling diners' druthers today

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

Pizza customers are a finicky bunch, with some seeking a nice dine-in experience, others insisting on delivered pies and still more who want to pick up their…

White Castle debuts 'juicier, beefier, tastier' Impossible Slider

April 12, 2019

"Juicier, tastier and "beefier" (without the beef): That's what White Castle promises its reformulated Impossible meatless slider is now. The brand today said…

White Castle plants a flag in Super Craver Alice Cooper's home turf

April 11, 2019

The privately owned White Castle chain has planted a shovel in Arizona. The state's first White Castle will open on East Via de Ventura in the Salt River…

Doing the digital advertising dance: 3 brands talk about getting in step

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Top executives from Your Pie, Fazoli's and Wings Etc. recently shared their challenges and successes in keeping up with the rate of change in digital…

Tim Hortons cranks out US rewards card to crank up customer loyalty

April 10, 2019

Canada's largest QSR, Tim Hortons, has launched its Tims Rewards loyalty program in the U.S., offering a free cup of  coffee, hot tea or baked goods after…

Subway names former Land O' Lakes tech exec as CIO

April 9, 2019

Subway Restaurants has named former Land O' Lakes technology executive, Mike Macrie, as its CIO, a news release said. 

Uber Eats 'takes off' inside Toronto airport

April 5, 2019

In part of a worldwide first pilot program, Toronto Pearson International Airport has partnered with Uber Eats and HMSHost to bring delivery from HMSHost…

Multi-unit Burger King, Popeyes franchisee, adds Pizza Hut stores

April 5, 2019

Large-scale Burger King and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, GPS Hospitality, has acquired 75 Pizza Hut restaurants in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and…

The QSR rental rate trifecta: 3 things to know before negotiating your rate

When it comes to negotiating any QSR operator's commercial rental rate, it pays to first understand that not only does the amount of rent paid per square foot…

Taco Bell selects Yext to drive searches to all 7,000-plus stores

April 2, 2019

Taco Bell will use Yext to increase franchise discoverability, provide a solid customer experience and drive in-person and online orders in all 7,000 of its…

Leveling the limited-service playing field: 3 brands talk about 'democratized' dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Limited-service restaurant startup and operation is easier than ever thanks to forces that level the playing field, like third-party delivery and commissary…

Slim Chickens COO on innovating via potato chip flavors while growing a QSR via Southern hospitality

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

The "Southern sweetheart" of the chicken QSR sector, Slim Chickens, is the subject of this week's podcast, featuring COO Sam Rothschild, who talks about…

Kentucky health officials say E coli outbreak linked to fast food

March 29, 2019

After a relatively sudden increase in the number of E. coli cases reported in children and teens linked to fast food, the Kentucky Department of Public Health…

McDonald's tells NRA it will no longer lobby against minimum wage hike

March 29, 2019

McDonald's told the National Restaurant Association that when it comes to minimum wage hikes, the brand is laying down its sword and will stop taking part in…

Attract, retain, sustain a topnotch workforce: Free April 11 webinar gives expert guidance

March 28, 2019

If you want to illicit an instant grimace from any restaurant leader today, just say the word, "hiring." For virtually any brand anywhere in the U.S. today…

Foretelling QSRs' future: How big a role will AI, virtual or augmented reality play?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

From virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence, more technology is definitely coming to basic QSR operation. But how much and how quickly? Those…

Subway's annual awards give birth to program for first responders

March 22, 2019

Subway recognized more than 30 of its best business development agents for outstanding achievements last week at its annual leadership conference. It also…

Yogurtland partners with Knott's Berry Farm on latest froyo flavor

March 22, 2019

Yogurtland has partnered with Knott's Berry Farm to create Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Pie frozen yogurt, inspired by one of the Buena Park, California…

Dunkin' teams up with Saucony on doughnut-bedazzled marathon shoe

March 21, 2019

Last spring when sneaker maker, Saucony and  Dunkin' released a shoe, it sold out quickly. Now the two partners have re-emerged with the new Saucony x Dunkin…

KFC doesn't waffle about bringing this LTO back

March 21, 2019

The combination of chicken and waffles is having a QSR moment. Late last month, Papa John's said it would debut a chicken-and-waffles pizza this year after its…