PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

DQ Grill & Chill launches in Natchitoches

August 2, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corp. has launched a DQ Grill & Chill location in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

McDonald's partners with hip-hop artist Saweetie on menu collab

July 30, 2021

McDonald's is partnering with hip-hop artist Saweetie on a celebrity menu collaboration.

Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products

July 29, 2021

At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.

How K-pop and crispier chicken delivered a better-than-expected Q2 for McDonald's

July 28, 2021

Promotions tied to a South Korean boy band BTS, as well as a chicken sandwich launch were primary factors in McDonald's successful second-quarter financial…

Dunkin's doggie delights do good for kids in need

July 27, 2021

Taking a turn through the Dunkin' drive-thru doesn't have to be a disappointment for the dogs in the car anymore, as this summer, the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood…

Popeyes nugget launch today: Will the chicken-crazed behave this time?

Referring to its new chicken nuggets as something akin to bite-sized bits of its wildly popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes launches the menu additions today…

McDonald's declares Q2 dividend

July 23, 2021

With its second-quarter earnings scheduled to be released July 28, McDonald's board declared a cash dividend of $1.29 for the period, according to a release.

Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year

July 23, 2021

Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…

Wendy's lets the ghosts out early this year

July 20, 2021

A lot of the talk around the limited-service sector might be about ghost kitchens these days, but at Wendy's it's the infamous ghost pepper that has their…

Sparkling water bubbles to the surface in QSRs

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

Sparkling waters — which some consider strictly the domain of higher service categories than QSRs — are now bubbling to the surface at quick-service brands…

Arthur Treacher's adds Off the Hook Cajun creations

July 19, 2021

Longtime QSR-turned seafood ghost kitchen, Arthur Treacher's, will expand its menu to include items from Louisiana quick-casual concept, Off the Hook, which…

Social media buzz: Taco Bell running short of basics

July 19, 2021

Reddit, several social media sources and Taco Bell's website all indicate that the chain might be experiencing some supply chain issues that's stifling the…

Teriyaki Madness' CEO on how food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth

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

"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…

How to Improve the Customer Experience in the Restaurant

The excellence in serving a restaurant is crucial to the success of the business. In an increasingly connected and autonomous world, we can observe that the…

Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees

July 14, 2021

Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.

Edible signs on licensing agency for product category expansion

July 13, 2021

Edible said Brand Central will now serve as its licensing agency to bring the company's products into new product categories, according to a news release.

Popeyes nudges chicken sandwich wars into new territory with 'nuggets'

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

The brand that fired the opening salvo in the chicken sandwich wars, Popeyes, is returning to the firing line on July 27 to engage its competitors in a new…

US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

White Castle to break ground on $27M retail plant expansion

July 12, 2021

White Castle said is retail slider sales are soaring so it is growing its manufacturing capabilities for those products by undertaking a $27 million "major…