Restaurant, oh restaurant, how do I pay thee? Study counts the increasing number of ways

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

May 12, 2016

Restaurateurs who offer the most-preferred ways to pay at their establishments are getting the edge in attracting business. That's one of the primary findings…

Research highlights top ice cream vendors, market trends in play

May 11, 2016

Consumers are screaming for ice cream and that's a good economic trend for national ice cream vendors, including QSRs and fast casuals that serve ice cream.

Consumers rank Panera, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, DQ as favorite brands

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

Results are in from a study created via a mobile insights platform that captures customer impressions of some of the nation's premier QSR brands.

Upserve acquires Breadcrumb

May 10, 2016

Upserve announced today that it's acquiring mobile point-of-sale platform, Breadcrumb, from Groupon to meet growing demand for a combination of the two…

Angry Birds fly into Happy Meals

May 10, 2016

McDonald's restaurants are clearing a flight path to land the Angry Birds in all of its 33,000 restaurants later this month when the renowned animated birds…

Krispy Kreme going private

May 9, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is going private, according to a company announcement. JAB Beech, which also has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs…

Organic soda fountains now available to restaurants nationwide

May 5, 2016

Tractor Soda Co, which produces100-percent certified organic, non-GMO fountain soda, has begun national distribution thanks to its partnership with Dot Foods…

Site selection secrets for restaurant tenants

The commercial space chosen by a restaurant tenant can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.

Subway offering free breakfast sandwiches

April 29, 2016

Subway is offering a free 6-inch breakfast sandwich with the purchase of any sub before 9 a.m. The limited-time offer is valid daily at participating locations…

El Pollo Loco aims to double customer satisfaction with salad offerings

April 28, 2016

With its tagline "Fresh from the Grill," El Pollo Loco launched a line of four Double Chicken Salads: Avocado Mango Chile, Avocado Taco, Southwest Bacon and…

Bytes for bites: How disparate data can boost QSR franchise profits

QSR giants are not exempt from the rule that businesses should base product offerings on customer preferences. They arguably have the most access to data, yet…

3 tips for restaurant owners to master user-generated content

We live in a social media world and nowhere is that more clear than in the restaurant industry. Pictures of food are ubiquitous, dominating photo-driven…

Krystal celebrating 'Take Your Child to Work Day' with 50 cent Pups

April 19, 2016

Krystal restaurants will be celebrating Take Your Child to Work Day April 28 with its Business Lunch.

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip opens in Hicksville, New York

April 19, 2016

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip celebrated its official grand opening Sunday in Hicksville, New York.

Taco Bell's Crunchy Beef Taco: What's in it?

April 19, 2016

There are four ingredients in Taco Bell's Crunchy Beef Taco, according to a report by LiveStrong.com. But what's really in it?

Multibrand Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins opens at US House of Representatives

April 19, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, along with Sodexo, celebrated the grand opening of a multibrand restaurant at the U.S. House of Representatives in…

Bridg launches Reveal data analysis system

April 18, 2016

Bridg has launched Reveal to provide new and potential clients with complimentary, customized customer data analysis.

Hardee's to open 124 units in Ohio, Flordia

April 18, 2016

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc's franchise development deal with Pavilion Restaurant Group will develop 124 Hardee's restaurants throughout Ohio and Florida over…

Wienerschnitzel to expand Texas footprint

April 18, 2016

The brand has inked a three-unit development agreement with PBA Properties to build Wienerschnitzel restaurants in San Antonio, Texas.

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurants names new CEO

April 18, 2016

Frisch's Big Boy has named Jason Vaughn as its new CEO.