Why QSRs should embrace global flavors

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

There's a world of flavors beckoning at every QSR's door, as consumers seek to give a sense of exotic travel's fun and adventure to their dinner plates. Here…

Kitchen United expands into Ohio, Georgia

February 12, 2019

Virtual restaurant Kitchen United will open in Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta, Georgia, this spring as it continues its national expansion.

Burger King settles lawsuit in locked bathroom incident

February 12, 2019

The man who was promised free Burger King Whoppers for life, after being locked in a store bathroom, is getting his beef in cash after the burger chain decided…

'Single-use' - QSRs 'dirty word' for 2019?

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

There may never have been a more contentious time for QSR brands when it comes to their dependence on single-use packaging. In fact, the Virginia-based…

Bojangles offers heart-shaped Valentines biscuits

February 11, 2019

Few things are as lovable as a warm biscuit, so Bojangles took that notion and ran with it for Valentine's Day, by offering its bo-berry biscuits in that shape…

Coolgreens VP talks about brand's growth beyond its Central US borders in 2019

Oklahoma-based Coolgreen's occupies the "hot seat" as today's featured interview subject, via its VP of Operations Todd Madlener, while Networld Media Group VP…

Taco Bell kicks off US Grubhub delivery with free delivery offer

February 7, 2019

Taco Bell today said it's launched nationwide delivery via Grubhub, and to kick off the much-requested service the brand said all Grubhub orders from the chain…

Dunkin' Q4 2018 dividend grows 8 percent over prior quarter

February 7, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. said its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share of common stock today…

A 3-step playbook for scaling your QSR

by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual

If one of your leadership team's resolutions for 2019 was more effective scaling, take note. There are proven ways to help you not only keep those resolutions…

KFC has Colonel 'bear' it all for Valentine's Day Reddit contest

February 6, 2019

Kentucky Fried Chicken is baring its poultry-fied soul this Valentine's Day with a contest that will award someone with a chance to bare their souls as well on…

New Revel systems designed scaled to brand's size

February 5, 2019

Cloud-based POS and business management platform, Revel Systems, announced a pair of products, each suited to needs of specific types of restaurant brands…

Del Taco open in Goodyear, Arizona

February 5, 2019

Del Taco has opened a store on North Pebble Creek Parkway in Goodyear, Ariizona, following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 30, a news…

2019 QSR lifesaver: Clever, competitive use of tech

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

There are early signs it may be a tough year for foodservice, including QSRs. But one veteran industry observer believes both established and emerging…

Squaring the square: White Castle VP tells how brand develops new slider spin-offs

In this podcast, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson tells how the brand keeps innovating on that famous little square of beef, while Blockchain Tech…

Super Bowl Sunday fare? Depends where you are

February 1, 2019

According to Cardlytics, Super Bowl Sunday is far from being all about pizza, though that dish does reign supreme for the beer bottle-strewn tables of Super…

Jack in the Box has something for fans who feel that day-after-Super-Bowl cold coming on

February 1, 2019

Jack in the Box said it has research that shows an estimated 13.9 million employees called in sick the Monday after Super Bowl last year, so it has coined a…

Nathan's Famous releases Q3 results, declares 25-cent dividend

February 1, 2019

Nathan's Famous said for the quarter that ended Dec. 23, 2018, its revenues were down from $22,021,000 in 2017 to $20,222,000 last year's Q3, while adjusted…

Taco Bell HQ stays in Irvine, 'Numero Uno' store safe

February 1, 2019

Taco Bell said its Irvine headquarter, and its first store that was moved there Nov. 19, are both staying put. The 53-year-old Downey, California original…

Torchy's launches catering, party pack menus

January 31, 2019

Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has launched both a catering and party menu that includes everything from breakfast and "Damn Good" tacos to chips, dips and more.

Taco Bell tolls for 1st time in Thailand

January 31, 2019

Taco Bell has extended its Asian market reach this month with its initial location in Thailand. The store is located in Bangkok at Mercuryville (Chidlom…