Kono going 'loco' for mall sites come Black Friday

October 7, 2016

Portable pizza and dessert QSR, Kono, plans to scoop up all kinds of fans on Black Friday with the opening of five new mall-based stores in California…

Krystal proud to be 'square' at 84

October 6, 2016

The South's oldest quick-service chain is getting up there in years, but even as it approaches 84 years, Krystal is not slowing down. Instead, it's celebrating…

Subway taps into seasonal favorites for fall

October 6, 2016

Turkey, cranberries and pumpkin are not only foods of the fall season, but also llimited-time specials on the Subway menu through the end of 2016. /

Chorizo stars in Cousins LTOs

October 6, 2016

A spicy, porky chorizo is the signature item in the new Cousins Subs LTOs, which include a chorizo chicken and a chorizo ham sub, according to a news release.

Raining froyo: Orange Leaf makes first delivery by drone

October 5, 2016

Frozen food delivery via drone might have started with junk food — a la 7-Eleven's Slurpee delivery — but better-for-you food is jumping on the drone-wagon now…

Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed

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

Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…

San Franciscans get 20-hour-a-day Jack in the Box delivery

October 4, 2016

Jack in the Box is partnering with DoorDash to bring San Francisco residents home delivery every day from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., according to a news…

Arby's proves it's 'on top of old smoky' with new pork belly sandwich

October 4, 2016

Arby’s is moving up the food chain when it comes to of-the-moment culinary trends as the chain becomes the country’s first QSR to put that little darling of…

Burger 21 fights breast cancer in October

October 3, 2016

Burger 21 is working to vanquish breast cancer by quenching our thirst this October, according to a press release. With every purchase this month of a fountain…

Sonic freezes tea time this fall

October 3, 2016

As it gets chillier outside, Sonic Drive-in is introducing a way to get chillier inside, with the chain's new LTO, frozen sweet tea in three new…

Chipotle adds spicy permanent menu item on National Taco Day

October 3, 2016

A great pilot test and the increasing American affinity for all things spicy is prompting Chipotle Mexican Grill to add full-flavored pork-and-chicken sausage…

Quizno's lures customers to download new app with free sub

October 3, 2016

Quiznos is offering customers who download its new Toasty Points app a free four-inch sub, with any purchase. The new app-based loyalty program rewards guest…

Jack in the Box thinks outside the 3 meals a day 'box'

October 1, 2016

Jack in the Box is boasting a new menu, targeting "brunchers." The chain is offering a whole new menu targeting this not-quite-breakfast and not-quite-lunch…

The Restaurant Review Dance: Four steps to a better reputation

The importance of both knowing, and fiercely protecting your restaurant’s reputation online, is integral to business success today in any area of food service.

Cloud POS vs. digital ordering engine: Everything you need to know

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

As more restaurant brands develop digital ordering capabilities, restaurant technologists must understand the key differences between a cloud POS and a…

Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

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

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

Giardino Gourmet Salads celebrates 12th birthday

September 27, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads will celebrate its twelfth birthday Oct. 18 by giving a $5-off coupon to all customers who purchase a salad, wrap or grain bowl. The…

Sonic moves into super-sonic phase with Limeade for Learning campaign

September 27, 2016

The drive-in chain kicked off its Limeade for Learning campaign, this week,  by empowering its customers to vote for how the chain will parse out $1 million in…

DQ LTO gives customers all-day value meal

September 27, 2016

Dairy Queen customers  like the chain's $5 lunch value meal and have filled the brand's social media venues with requests to make the offering available all…

Bruster's scoops up 15 new locations during record sales

September 22, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is opening 15 new locations in a period of exceedingly rapid growth and sales, according to a news release. The chain is reporting 1…