It's time to break the pencil: What employees need to know about food safety

With multiple locations and an ever-changing labor force, how can restaurants be confident the food they sell is safe and that every employee is acting…

Wendy's heats up with LTO Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Ghost Pepper Fries

April 15, 2016

Wendy's has released its Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.

Burger King breaking silence to celebrate National American Sign Language Day

April 15, 2016

The Burger King brand's King will break his "silence."

Dunkin' Donuts brews strong rewards program

April 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has a new promotion that provides extra points toward free beverages for people who enroll in the brand's DD Perks Rewards program in April.

SelbySoft certifies Elo to streamline POS experience for coffee, pizza retailers

April 14, 2016

Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, announced SelbySoft Inc., a supplier of café point-of-sale systems, has certified three of Elo's solutions for use…

Texas Chicken begins Middle East expansion

April 14, 2016

Texas Chicken has started making a play to become the largest fried chicken franchise in the Middle East.

How Smashburger, Billy Sims BBQ, East Coast Wings get franchisees to be social

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marketers have been touting the benefits of digital marketing for years, but motivating franchisees to carve out time to learn the ropes can be difficult.

Subway introduces thick-cut Carved Turkey to menu

April 13, 2016

Subway has introduced its Carved Turkey sandwich as a permanent menu item.

Krystal rocks out with Jimmy Wayne

April 12, 2016

Krystal is hosting a country-music concert sweepstakes featuring singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne.

Dunkin' Donuts to open 10 restaurants in Tulsa, 4 in Arkansas

April 12, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group Hyde Park Ventures to develop 10 restaurants.

Sonic shaking up Instagram

April 12, 2016

Sonic is collaborating with Instagram to create the Sonic Square Shake.

Taco Bell upgrading ordering process via artificial intelligence

April 12, 2016

Taco Bell has introduced TacoBot, an ordering tool integrated with Slack.

Restaurants gear up for summer hiring season

April 11, 2016

Ninety-one percent of hourly employers anticipate hiring the same or more workers this summer compared to last year.

White Castle unveils Cheesy Sliders, sides

April 11, 2016

White Castle has introduced Cheese Sliders and cheesy sides.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opens first South Korea store

April 11, 2016

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has opened its first shop in South Korea.

Benbria's Loop 'Guest Engagement' now brand standard for A&W Canada

April 11, 2016

Benbria, a provider of mobile messaging and guest-engagement software, has become the brand standard for A&W Canada.

The McDonald's NLRB case: At the intersection of hot legal and political issues

Despite popular belief, the fate of fast food franchises around the country does not rest in the hands of Lauren Esposito, an unelected administrative judge…

At the Summit: How to create a franchise-friendly supply chain

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The supply chain is often the thorn in the side of franchisors, especially those that have brands spread nationwide or globally.

Massachusetts governor enacts 'Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry'

April 8, 2016

In support of April 11 as "Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry," Gov. Charlie Baker issued a citation in recognition of the efforts of the…

Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits partners with franchise veteran to grow brand

April 8, 2016

Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has partnered with restaurant and franchise industry veteran Mike Reynolds to help grow the company and attract new multi-unit…