Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…

Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen brings back a guest favorite

August 9, 2021

Summertime is grilled steak time at Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen as the QSR, with 100 locations nationwide, is bringing back a customer favorite for a limited…

The Red Chickz opens California store, plans further expansion

August 9, 2021

The Red Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken franchise, is opening in Culver City, California this year as it seeks to expand throughout California, Arizona, Nevada…

Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Wendy's keeps the spice alive with sauce debut, BOGO offer

August 6, 2021

Wendy's is bringing the heat and cementing its status as the "Queen of Spice" with a new sauce option and two offers for customers.

Marble Slab Creamery debuts a flaming hot option

August 6, 2021

Marble Slab Creaming is debuting a limited time only ice cream and shake called Cheetos Flamin' Hot.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items

August 4, 2021

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…

Restaurant Management Software: A Buyer's Guide for Back of House

A comprehensive guide from SynergySuite to walk you through everything from deciding if you need back-of-house technology to narrowing it down to your final…

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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…