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…

Pokemon GO ... away? Restaurants liable if distracted diners are hurt

By Nicholas Resetar/ Attorney

3 steps to better restaurant food safety

by Betsy Craig — CEO, MenuTrinfo

The focus on food safety throughout the nation's food supply chain is at all-time high. Between consumer health issues brought about by the ingestion of unsafe…

Yogurtland marks 10th anniversary with donation

September 16, 2016

Yogurtland is celebrating its tenth anniversary by donating funds to children's hospitals.

Want social media success? Just EAT it

by Megan Redzia — Account Executive, SGW Communications

When it comes to social media success, it can be tough to remember that it's all about quality, over quantity in most cases. But the good news is, if you can…

New research shows steep decline in lunch traffic

September 13, 2016

More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…

Bruster's flavors fall as sales rise

September 12, 2016

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is bringing back two guest favorites as well as introducing a new fall flavor, a company press release announced. The new…

The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?

15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger

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

Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…

Amazon restaurant service arrives in London

September 7, 2016

A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.

Subway boosts bread offerings and digital efforts

September 6, 2016

Subway said it’s not only rolling in a new dough this week, but kicking off a whole new digital team to boost its efforts in stores and online. 

Wendy's dishes up revamped sandwich

September 6, 2016

Wendy's has a new chicken sandwich on its menus, according to a news release. The new grilled offering is a nutritional improvement on one of its former…

How a free meal can make customers for life

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

Taking a chance with a free meal coupon can pay off in big ways with new customers in the market.

Technavio names Top 5 food-delivery services

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

Technavio's latest research names the Top 5 players in home delivery worldwide, as well as some of the major market forces.

Getting 'granular' about restaurants' many possible uses for whole grains

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

It’s little wonder restaurateurs are seeking new ways to incorporate old grains into their menus, given the trend toward increasingly healthful eating from…

Del Taco doubles New Mexico footprint

September 2, 2016

Del Taco is growing in New Mexico with two recently opened locations and three more on the way, according to a news release. Last year, the brand opened a…