7-Eleven launches Laredo Taco restaurant in Florida

November 23, 2020

Mega convenience retailer 7-Eleven is launching the first of 15-plus Laredo Taco restaurants, featuring authentic Mexican food, in Florida this month.

Del Taco injects some heat into 'Tamaledays'

November 19, 2020

In honor of the holiday season, Del Taco has launched "Tamaledays," featuring a slate of seasoned, shredded pork tamales, a news release said.

Fast casual leaders talk food safety in the world of COVID-19

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Food safety has always been top of mind for every restaurant, but is now even further a priority given the COVID-19 pandemic. Three fast casual brand leaders…

US Subway locations now featuring curbside pickup

November 18, 2020

Subway this morning said its participating U.S. stores now feature contactless curbside pick-up, including 11,000 locations updated with the service over this…

McDonald's begins safety reassessment of US stores

With another surge of COVID-19 cases in the US, McDonald's is doubling down on safety measure and convening an industry roundtable on best pandemic practices.

Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options

November 16, 2020

Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…

Yum Brands to pay 47-cent dividend

November 13, 2020

Yum Brands will pay a 47-cent per-share dividend to shareholders of record on Nov. 25. The payment will be made Dec. 11, a news release said. Yum Brands…

In the Zaxby's sauce universe, it's good to be a jerk

November 11, 2020

Sandwich and dipping sauces are proving to be instrumental in the race for customers, and on that front one brand recently distinguished itself with hot and…

Plants dig deeper at McDonald's, Pizza Hut

McDonald's and Pizza Hut are embracing plant-based menu items.

McDonald's promises better burgers, community connectedness

November 9, 2020

Shortly after reporting better-than-predicted Q3 financial results, McDonald's Corporation announced that it was embarking on a growth strategy — Accelerating…

Fears of 2nd coronavirus wave halt October restaurant sales

November 6, 2020

Despite October being the best month for restaurant same-store sales growth since February, the latest resurgence of COVID-19 is not portending well for the…

Auntie Anne's, McAlister's parent adds HR leader to board

November 5, 2020

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Barbara L.

Sonic LTO 'shakes' up espresso-lovers

November 3, 2020

Sonic is hitting the nation's super-sized contingent of espresso and sweets lovers with a double-whammy this month with Espresso Shakes LTO. The super-charged…

The lowdown on upcoming menu trends: McAlister's, Ike's, other restaurateurs weigh in

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

On the menu trend flavor front, searing "heat" is turning to smoke, while coffee is sliding over to make room for tea, and customers are trading in exotic…

Inspire Brands' acquisition of Dunkin’ will more than double company's size

In a mammoth deal announced Saturday, 11,000-unit Inspire Brands signed a merger agreement with 20,500-unit Dunkin' Brands for a move that may signal some…

[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Chef Chatter: Menu Trends Revealed

A discussion about next year’s most popular foods from the people designing menus for some of the hottest up and coming fast casuals: Ichor Restaurant Group…

Taco Bell ticks up Yum Brands Q3 results

October 29, 2020

Yum Brands revealed third-quarter results Thursday that made clear the power of the Taco Bell brand for the Louisville, Kentucky-based company. Worldwide…

Take-home ice cream sales sweeten Dunkin Brand's Q3 earnings

October 29, 2020

As Dunkin' Brands continues possible acquisition talks with Inspire Brands, it released third-quarter financial results showing that Baskin-Robbins U.S. comp…

Inspire Brands acquiring Dunkin' Brands?

October 26, 2020

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, has confirmed that it held preliminary discussions to be acquired by Inspire…

Taco Bell brings back cheddar chalupa + vegetarian version

October 23, 2020

Following its introduction last year, Taco Bell is bringing the toasted cheddar chalupa back, but this time it's offering a vegetarian rendition in the form of…