The plant-based burger that 'bleeds' like rare beef

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

It bleeds on the plate like a rare-cooked beef burger, tastes like a patty of ground beef but is produced with a mere sliver of the resources used to produce…

World's oldest QSR rebrands, expands in US

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

The time may never be more ripe for 118-year-old Yoshinoya to hit a growth spurt in the U.S. The brand's U.S. CEO offers insight into what's coming as the…

The gluten-free opportunity: New rewards await

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

Skyrocketing demand for gluten-free choices on restaurant menus is spawning creative solutions from restaurateurs, food service vendors and health watchdog…

5 findings inside diners' minds make great guides for 2017

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

NPD Group recently outlined its top five predictions about the American diner's state of mind as it relates to the dinner plate. Taken collectively, these five…

A&W raises frothy mug to post-Yum Brands success

Despite the slackening of sales across parts of the broader restaurant industry, A&W is heading into 2017 nearly as a centenarian, yet thriving brand.

KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell leading Chinese health initiatives

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

The Chinese government wants to help its people live longer, healthier lives and has enlisted the support of the nation’s leading fast-food operator, Yum…

Top seven steps to supply chain heaven outlined at summit

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

Figuring out supply chain problems has a new urgency and importance today that might not have existed just three years ago. Here from the Fast Casual Summit…

Welcome to Taco Bell, here's your whiskey freeze

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

Taco Bell opens its first flagship location today on the Vegas strip with lots of new accoutrements.

50 menu additions perfect for fall

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

While some restaurants are capitalizing on the pumpkin craze, others are challenging the status quo and releasing seemingly unrelated menu items this fall.

Taco Bell hits pay dirt in vegetable patch

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

Taco Bell is showing QSRs how its done when it comes to profiting toward the increasing trend toward meatless or meat-sparing diets.

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

McDonald's fails, White Castle wins PETA's new grading system

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

Iconic slider brand, White Castle, takes top honors in a new burger restaurant grading system by the animal advocacy organization PETA.

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…

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…

6 tips to get the most from your restaurant signage (Part 2)

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

Graphics and signage can make a significant difference to a restaurant’s connection with its customers. To that end then, we provide six tips on how to…

Restaurant graphics: More important than you think? (Part 1)

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

This two-part series delves into how and why restaurants should take their graphic elements more seriously.

Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL

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

Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…

Expert advice for restaurateurs if a fake restaurant Facebook page steals your location

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

At least 60 Houston restaurants are being misrepresented as fictional restaurants, as we reported yesterday, but nobody is sure why. We posed the question to…

Yum! shareholders turn up the volume on demand for antibiotic-free meat

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

Two Yum! Brands shareholder groups step up the pressure on Yum! Brands to rapidly ban the use of the antibiotic-raised meats at all its brands' locations.