Craft brews go wild: Mint, melon, Asian flavors now trending

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Move over wine lovers, craft beers are now in vogue in fast casual and QSR restaurants.

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

10 reasons brands fail at delivery

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It may surprise you that the top 10 reasons why many restaurant concepts are stumbling or failing to deliver represent very simple business principles.

PDQ debuts several new menu items

August 5, 2015

The QSR unveiled new menu items along with several new sides.

Consumers gobbling up meat snacks, beef seeing stiff competition

August 5, 2015

An push to eat healthier is spurring more protein-based meat snacks consumption in past five years.

Does your menu reflect this year's top menu change?

Nancy Kruse, a restaurant menu analyst, shared information about restaurant change during the webinar, “Menus 2015: Turning Trends Into Money Makers.”

Del Taco to open 10 Tennessee restaurants

July 30, 2015

New deal will add to brand's 550 locations in 16 states.

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

Rip'n Chick'n back at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

July 28, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back one of its popular LTOs — Rip'n Chick'n

Dunkin reports positive Q2

July 24, 2015

Total company revenues increased 10.7 percent. Revenue increases were due primarily to increased royalty income as a result of systemwide sales growth and more.

Marble Slab success ends 5-year sales decline

July 23, 2015

The significant turnaround in sales, the brand said, is a testament to increased customer satisfaction and an overall increased value proposition.

Wage victory leads to $15 an hour for New York restaurant workers

July 22, 2015

The wage increase will result in a more than 70 percent hike in workers' earnings, from the original $8.75 an hour.

Cinnabon relaunches Cinnabon Stix nationwide

July 21, 2015

Cinnabon Stix are made from dozens of thin layers of Cinnabon signature dough, twisted and rolled in Cinnabon Makara cinnamon and sugar.

Captain D's attributes Q2 success to menu innovation, redesigned stores

July 20, 2015

Captain D’s LLC achieved 5.2 percent same-store-sales growth for the second quarter of 2015, marking the company’s 15th consecutive quarter of positive growth.

Dairy Queen unveils DQ! Bakes Institute for quality, innovation

July 16, 2015

The DQ Bakes! Institute will highlight innovations coming from the new DQ oven including desserts, sandwiches and snacks made to order and customized to a…

Popeyes extends Bahamas Bowl sponsorship, inks multi-unit deal

July 15, 2015

The second Popeyes Bahamas Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 24 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.

Technomic report delves into the 'what & why' of additive-free food

July 13, 2015

The challenge to operators is making the right decisions that will resonate with their consumers and be a good long-term fit for the brand.

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business?

The decision to lease or to purchase commercial property is not always clear cut. When making the decision to purchase or lease, don’t buy simply for the sake…

Former Wendy's counsel joins Burger King legal team

July 10, 2015

Heather Darden, who has more than 12 years of experience in the QSR food industry, joins GPS Hospitality from SunTrust Bank.

Is QSR-plus the answer for struggling QSRs?

July 9, 2015

Technomic Executive Vice President Darren Tristano believes the key for struggling QSR brands is to create a space in the QSR-plus niche, rather than imitate…