Dunkin' gives shareholders a little mid-summer delight

July 21, 2016

Dunkin' Brands investors got some profitable news this week that might help them fund an end-of-summer vacation. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend…

Six ways your restaurant's reputation is affecting your online orders

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

As technology makes it easier for your customers to order online, it also makes it more important than ever to manage your restaurant's reputation.

More please! Hungry American business people increase spending on food

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

American workers are clearly hungry. And today, another report from the business dining sector shows just how ravenous we are when we're on the road or just…

Schlotzsky’s targets the Lone Star State for expansion

July 20, 2016

Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand its footprint in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, adding to the 195 stores currently operating in the state.

Cicis reports massive 17-state data breach

July 20, 2016

Here we go again. This time the victims are Cicis customers in at least 17 states. The pizza chain said this morning that an ongoing investigation now…

A new restaurant guide with all the EGGS-tras

July 19, 2016

Just in time to meet the growing demand for cage-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free eggs, the American Egg Board cracks open a new online buyer's guide that…

What are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever

July 19, 2016

Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…

Why the streets outside Los Angeles are suddenly bleeding pink ...

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

Irvine, California says "Hello Kitty" to Sanrio's first U.S. cafe. The company wants its famous kitty to take a bite of the U.S. food service market.

New report predicts the road ahead for food service market

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

A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…

Papa Murphy's starts serving antibiotic-free chicken today

July 18, 2016

Papa Murphy's today became the first national chain pizza restaurant to commit to serving all antibiotic-free chicken for everything on its menu containing the…

Jack in the Box grills up brewhouse bacon burger

July 18, 2016

Jack in the Box is debuting a new seasonal menu item, the brewhouse bacon burger. It features grilled onions, bacon, porter ale cheese…

What's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think

July 15, 2016

Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

Leadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO

July 15, 2016

The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…

French street café in the heart of the bluegrass state? Mais oui!

July 14, 2016

Life is getting pretty cushy for students in Kentucky Wildcat country. Just in time for the fall semester, a European-style café, Brioche Doree, featuring…

Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?

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

Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside  the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has  McDonald's…

Dunkin' Donuts dips deeper into rainforest preservation

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

July 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts, announced that by the end of this year, it will only purchase espresso beans for its stores in the U.S. and 16 international markets from…

Diners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback

July 13, 2016

Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…

Taco Bell 'goes to town' ... All. Night. Long.

July 13, 2016

This fall, Taco Bell Corp. will open a flagship 24-hour "cantina" location on the Las Vegas strip. And, despite the saying that "what happens in Vegas, stays…

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?