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…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens Fort Worth location

April 8, 2016

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is celebrating its grand opening of a Fort Worth location today and tomorrow.

Wingstop, Pizza Hut, Cici's Pizza execs debate importance of mobile apps

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The customer experience at a restaurant is paramount to a restaurant's success. Mobile apps have become increasingly part of that experience, but how important…

Villa Restaurant Group makes marketing promotions

April 7, 2016

Villa Restaurant Group has made changes to its marketing department.

GPS Hospitality adds Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to franchise portfolio

April 7, 2016

GPS Hospitality has acquired seven Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in Atlanta.

White Castle launches Autism Speaks fundraiser

April 7, 2016

White Castle has launched its month-long fundraiser for Autism Speaks as part of its philanthropic Castle Shares initiative.

KFC slows down fast food

April 7, 2016

KFC made a public recommitment to the standards set forth by founder Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952.

Subway to include calories on all U.S. menu boards

April 7, 2016

Subway will include calorie listings on menu boards across all U.S. restaurant locations in April.

Philly's Best Introduces LTO Philly Chicken Cordon Bleu

April 7, 2016

Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has debuted its newest hot sandwich, the Philly Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Dunkin' Donuts to open 29 new restaurants in California

April 6, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts signed multi-unit store development agreements with four franchise groups to open 29 new restaurants throughout California.

Chick-fil-A debuts second Manhattan restaurant

April 6, 2016

hick-fil-A has increased its New York City footprint with the opening of a second location in the heart of Midtown.