A Sonic 'boom'

June 14, 2017

Sonic Drive-in has signed five new agreements for franchise development, mostly in the eastern half of the nation, a news release said. The largely South and…

Play ball! Make local sports sponsorships work brand magic

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

Sports sponsorships hold big, positive benefits for restaurants at the local level, by connecting with customers in a fun, upbeat and even passionate level.

Buffalo Wild Wings pilots small, delivery centric brand

June 14, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings is piloting a downsized format brand called B-Dubs Express this summer in Minneapolis to capture some of the increasing sales around…

KFC: Brand is getting kinda 'spacey'

June 14, 2017

The air gets pretty thin 28 miles up, so you'll excuse KFC if they seem a little "spaced out" as they prepare to send their brand name and their Zinger chicken…

C-Speak: How Hopdoddy relies on tech to customize training, showcase brand culture, streamline openings

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has taken every aspect of workforce management digital to enhance its in-person training, onboarding, and management procedures.

El Pollo Loco debuts new look, LTO

June 13, 2017

El Pollo Loco opened a store this week in Arizona while also debuting an LTO nationwide, a news release said. The new store on East Shea Boulevard in…

From venison to pork belly to liger shakes: Is Arby's the trendiest QSR?

As further proof that any restaurateur today needs also to be a bit of a pop culture freak, Arby's joined the so-called "unicorn food" trend this week with its…

Altogether America: 'Thanks Golden State for the free taco'

June 9, 2017

Taco Bell is again gaining marketing value through the successes of sports with their Steal a Game, Steal a Taco promotion.

Major QSR franchisee ups its ante in Popeyes

June 8, 2017

GPS Hospitality is adding 11 Popeyes restaurants in its home state of Georgia, according to a press release.

KFC brand name pulled into coverage of London terror attack

June 8, 2017

KFC's name has gotten pulled into the news coverage of the investigation around the three men authorities think killed eight people and injured many more at…

Restaurants realizing critical need for mobile payments and loyalty

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

If you want to get an idea about how important it's become for restaurants to have a sound mobile strategy in 2017, the large crowd that gathered to listen to…

America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat

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

With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…

Del Taco names new CEO

June 7, 2017

Del Taco Restaurants Inc., today announced that President and Chief Brand Officer John D. Cappasola Jr. has been named CEO, succeeding Paul J.B. Murphy III.

White Castle cordially invites world to 'Royal Wedding'

June 5, 2017

In terms of sheer kitsch, few cities approach the level Las Vegas achieves every day, and White Castle is hoping to capitalize on that notoriety with its Royal…

Former Panera, Long John's marketing leader named Lion’s Choice CEO

May 30, 2017

A former senior marketing leader at Panera and Long John Silver's is taking over the corner office at St. Louis-based QSR, Lion's Choice, a news release said.

Jimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa

May 30, 2017

Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…

El Pollo Loco lands 'deep in the heart of Texas'

May 30, 2017

Irving, Texas is the newest site of an El Pollo Loco location. Chicken Time Holdings affiliate, Chicken Time IV, LLC, is the franchisee opening this first…

A gamut of great ways to make diners 'swoon' in June

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

If your brand's list of great things to celebrate, promote and connect with the community ends at Father's Day for the month of June, we've got a few surprises…

Arby's slides into pizza market

May 25, 2017

Pizza restaurateurs have just gotten yet another competitor in QSR brand, Arby's, which now offers pizza sliders, a news release said. 

Dunkin' partners with Masterpass to expedite the coffee-n-donuts run

May 25, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts now accepts Masterpass by Mastercard to help expedite guests' visits to its stores by allowing quick purchase and loyalty card processing…