Krystal launches rebranding efforts

May 25, 2016

The Krystal Company, an 80-year-old chain, has begun a brand refresh with its stores in Augusta, Georgia.

Arby's moving into Middle East

May 25, 2016

For the first time in six years, Arby's is making a move internationally, signing an agreement to open 25 Arby's restaurants in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the…

Big data: Can it help you build a better restaurant?

Big data can be a game-changer for restaurateurs, helping them understand the unseen drivers behind sales.

Dippin' Dots makes big moves to continue upward growth trend

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

New products, new markets and new partnerships are in the works for Dippin' Dots as part of a plan to continue the company's explosive growth worldwide.

Dunkin’ innovation chief: Hope is no strategy; retailers must differentiate or die

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

John Costello, Dunkin’ Brands president, global marketing and innovation, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of retail and what retailers must do…

Differentiate or die: Dunkin' innovation chief warns retailers about new digital age

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

John Costello, Dunkin’ Brands president, global marketing and innovation, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of retail and what retailers must do…

Breakfast or a snack? Study says consumers see both the same way

America is fast becoming a nation of snackers and a new study indicates that the trend starts with breakfast.

NRA2016: 5 hot spots for global growth (Part 1)

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

Global growth potential is off the charts for food service, especially for concepts that revolve around limited service. These five areas show the greatest…

Infographic: Which restaurant segment do execs want to work for?

To find out why job candidates are more attracted to certain companies and restaurant segments over others, Bristol Associates conducted a survey with a…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Sunset strip gets a little dash of the Aloha State

May 23, 2016

Sunset Boulevard goes a little Hawaiian today when AhiPoki Bowl opens its third location in Hollywood, California on the renowned street. AhiPoki Bowl is a…

Grubhub's new platform enhances management options

May 23, 2016

Online and mobile food ordering and delivery provider, Grubhub, launched a new in-restaurant platform called GrubCentral. It's accessible from any device and…

Media company in the heart of Bourbon Country weighs in on Arby's bourbon bacon sandwiches

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

Staffers at Networld Media Group in Louisville rate Arby's bourbon and bacon sandwiches.

New apps lets you see restaurant design changes before they happen

May 19, 2016

Got a great idea for redesigning or reworking your restaurant space? No need to call in the architect or interior design team just to test it out. A new…

A new competitor for food delivery and drive-thru? The Munchery takes a big bite into new service areas

May 19, 2016

Yum! offers $4.6 billion of new debt in anticipation of split from China business

May 19, 2016

At the close of business Wednesday, Yum! Brands Inc announced that it was offering $4.6 billion of new debt to optimize its capital structure ahead of a…

Restaurant tech partnership boosts marketing efforts through online ordering

May 17, 2016

Real-time restaurant marketing provider, Paytronix Systems, has joined hands with digital ordering provider, Olo, to provide features to help…

Why is Wienerschitzel's CEO wearing a nose ring?

May 17, 2016

Apparently the CBS show, "Undercover Boss," has hit pay-dirt with the restaurant industry. For the second Sunday in a row, the show will feature a restaurant…

Piada refreshes menu, ordering process

May 17, 2016

Piada Italian Street Food has created new menu items for the spring and summer seasons, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, according to a company press…

Cousins Subs makes sweeping changes to refresh brand, returns to original logo

May 16, 2016

The trend toward modifying businesses that fall strictly into the QSR category into  hybrids that mix quick service with some of the elements of fast casual is…