Delphi Display creates video chat kiosk ordering for Chick-fil-A franchise, boosting drive-thru efficiency

January 20, 2021

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of consumer engagement and business optimization technology solutions for the foodservice industry, has developed a…

Pizza is world's 'most-googled' takeout food

When it comes to the world's most-Googled takeout food search terms, true allegiances are being revealed, including the fact that Indian food failed to win the…

Taco Bell's 'potatoes redux'

January 14, 2021

Taco Bell said it's not only bringing back potatoes in two upcoming menu items but is also "exploring" a plant-based protein with Beyond Meat, according to a…

Top 2 US chicken suppliers settle antitrust actions

January 12, 2021

The largest and second-largest US chicken suppliers — Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride, respectively — agreed Monday to settle civil litigation with restaurants…

Restaurant transactions improve 27 points from April rates

January 8, 2021

The U.S. restaurant industry closed one of the most unpopular years in history moving its way out of the steepest declines the industry has experienced since…

How fried chicken is laying 'golden eggs' across US

Wanna know what fried chicken brand got the most store visits in 2020? Read on.

2021 'Year of the Chicken' continues with KFC US sandwich launch

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

KFC is putting its claws into the ring (along with some pickles) in the battle for supremacy in the fabled chicken sandwich wars.

Dunkin' perks up plant-based breakfast with LTO

January 5, 2021

Dunkin' is now offering a Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast sandwich to its lineup for a limited time, according to a company press release. Featuring a…

Sonic 'slinging' chicken sandwich LTO

January 5, 2021

Sonic has launched a chicken sandwich LTO for January called the Chicken Slinger, which — like the McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich announced the same day as…

McDonald's chicken strategy: Not just a sandwich, an entire platform

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

When McDonald's officially starts selling its Crispy Chicken Sandwich in late February, it's not only responding to the pleas of franchisees over the last year…

Dunkin' roars into 2021 with 'Extra Charged Coffee', mood quiz

December 29, 2020

Dunkin' is pumpin' it up for the new year with the addition of so-called "Extra Charged Coffee" to its menu, packing 20% more caffeine than the brand's classic…

Ancient Pompeii fast food: 'Fava beans with your snails, sir?'

Snails, ground fava beans, pork and wine were staples of the 2,000-year-old fast-food stalls uncovered in Ancient Pompeii.

Consumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season

December 21, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…

Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package

Legislators have singed a $900 billion deal to provide pandemic-era relief to individuals and businesses, including restaurants nationally.

Jack in the Box springs out a crispy chicken sandwich

December 17, 2020

Jack in the Box is putting a new player in the crispy chicken sandwich foray with its newly introduced Cluck Sandwich featuring pickles and what the brand…

Amy's Drive Thrus score high on social, environmental certification

December 17, 2020

Northern California organic fast food brand, Amy's Drive Thru and its sister San Francisco Bay area business, Amy's Kitchen have achieved Certified B…

Just in time for a Santa snack: Nacho Fries coming back

December 16, 2020

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries have a popularity that ranks right up there with Santa Claus, so the brand is bringing the spicy offering back this season beginning on…

A&W LTO: Get 'em while they're hot

December 16, 2020

A&W Restaurants' Sriracha Cheese Curds steamed up sales for the Lexington, Kentucky-based brand when they first hit its menus last year, so the QSR is…

Cava enhances app with payment options

December 15, 2020

Cava, a mediterranean brand that operates 80 restaurants and a wide range of products sold in food markets, is taking a tech-forward approach in updating and…

How's your restaurant's cookie supply chain?

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

How's your cookie jar? Might want to look as you might be running a little low.