Burger King UK makes 'Whopper" deal for big growth

November 17, 2017

A huge deal in the U.K. promises to put a lot more Burger King restaurants in the European nation over the next 20 years under the guidance of private equity…

El Polo Loco open in Orem

November 16, 2017

El Pollo Loco has opened its newest location in Orem, Utah — the brand’s fifth in the state, a news release said. The East University Parkway restaurant is…

Salata, Donatos, Cinnabon, Chicken Salad Chick leaders talk growth success

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Growth is key to QSR brand success and achieving growth goals demands the kinds of resources that also require savvy planning. But, what kinds of questions…

Tis the season to LTO: Food safety cautions you should know

by Doug Sutton — President, Steritech

These last two months of the year always bring great opportunities for limited-time offers that can not only bring in regulars, but attract new customers for…

Corner Bakery, Newk's, Saladworks leaders' quick quotes for QSRs on dynamite data use

QSR operators can take home some great ideas on effective data use from three fast casual brands who shared thoughts on the subject at the Fast Casual…

Long John Silver's to deliver 'drive thru of the future' with outdoor digital signage

November 10, 2017

Long John Silver's plans to upgrade its drive thrus with outdoor digital menu boards. The QSR partnered with Allure, a division of Christie Digital Systems…

Jack in the Box puts its money on e-sports

November 10, 2017

Jack in the Box is sponsoring the Dallas Fuel in the inaugural season of the Overwatch League, the first major global "e-sports" gaming league with city-based…

NRA applauds, others protest House joint employer act passage

November 8, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday passed the Save Local Business Act, a decision that the National Restaurant Association described as a win for…

A&W 'floats' us one

November 8, 2017

A&W has launched a new promo that gives customers a way to do something nice for someone else, while simultaneously doing something nice for themselves…

Young, cash-savvy, dine-out divas: QSR keys to unlock Gen Z

More than 75 percent of this 18-to-35 age group spend most of their money on food, a new survey finds. Here are four keys to capturing their hearts and…

Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon get Nestle Toll House Cafes by Chip

November 6, 2017

Nestle Toll House Café by Chip is expanding by leaps and bounds across the Middle East, including a late-summer opening by franchisee Mohammed Idan of the…

Baskin-Robbins extols virtues of frozen turkey

November 6, 2017

Baskin-Robbins is talking "turkey" again this year with its notorious ice cream turkey cake, complete with sugar cone legs and the customer's choice of ice…

The pay-as-you-go POSitives of renting your POS

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

State-of-the-art systems with effortless, problem-free updates and, in some cases, without the need for servers on-site or system-wide server farms are among…

New tool brings third-party catering delivery to restaurateurs nationally

November 2, 2017

MonkeyMedia Software and on-demand delivery platform DoorDash have partnered to cater to restaurant catering operations. Their new cloud-based takeout…

Nov.16 webinar: How to catch a (restaurant) thief

November 1, 2017

The fact that employees steal in a variety of ways from small acts of supply theft to substantial acts of fraud, is a dirty little secret shared by every…

Is all that convenience crushing your customer experience?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Just like diners, restaurateurs and all humans are social creatures, with strong inborn biological and neurological needs to interact. In fact, "Braving the…

Today’s diners want more, spend  less, like virtual restaurants

October 31, 2017

Today’s restaurateur had best be the type that literally thrives on competition because a new study shows that staying ahead in their business is increasingly…

Dairy Queen franchisee files Chapter 11, closes 'significant number' of stores

October 31, 2017

Texas-based Dairy Queen franchisee Vasari LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to restructure the  company, closing a "significant…

Krystal adds breakfast bowl as fall LTO

October 31, 2017

The 85-year-old Krystal brand is staying in step with the breakfast trend with a new LTO, the loaded hashbrown scrambler breakfast bowl, a news release said. 

8 essentials to win the location leasing endgame

Lease negotiations are key to a restaurant's overall bottom-line success, so try these eight essentials in your next deal that will definitely put you "in it…