Private equity firm acquires Kronos Foods

February 14, 2020

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making investments in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, has…

QSRs say 'XO, XO' during Valentine's Week

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

When plucking the petals off the "loves me, loves me not" daisy, QSRs have definitely landed on "loves me," with a bevy of offerings this Valentine's Week…

A&W announces 8 straight years of same-store sales growth

February 11, 2020

A&W said its same-store sales grew 2.7% last year, the eighth consecutive year of growth for the Lexington, Kentucky-based brand, according to a news…

Making QSR menus maximize profits

With key players like dogs, workhorses, puzzles and stars, the art of menu engineering may at first sound like a kind of weird board game. But those who master…

Dunkin' Brands say espresso fueled highest Q4 comp sales in 6 years

February 6, 2020

Dunkin' Brands credited that human accelerator of espresso for also helping to accelerate its Q4 comp store sales at Dunkin' U.S. by 2.8%, which it said is the…

Bojangles' hires former Wendy's culinary innovation chief

February 6, 2020

Bojangles' has hired Wendy's former director of culinary innovation, Chef Marshall Scarborough, as Bojangles' vice president of menu and culinary innovation.

US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now

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

No, the coronavirus is not a major health threat in the U.S. at this time. But the fact is, that could quickly change, and there are some very real…

Leveraging technology to manage restaurant labor costs

Labor can make or break a restaurant, being the one variable that exists in all facets of a restaurant’s core functionality and a top concern among managers…

Wendy's ready to blast into breakfast, as NRDC blasts brand over antibiotic use

February 5, 2020

Monday, March 2, is B-day, you might say, for Wendy's, which said it will officially launch its latest go at breakfast on that day, after the brand initially…

Moving from pizza to pistachio doughnuts: Chicago restaurateur says it's a natural

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

Ask a pizzaiolo the key to mastering the pie and you'll likely hear it's the dough. Chicago restaurateur Rich Labriola won't argue that point. In fact, he's so…

JuiceLand deploys tech to cut inventory costs, ease labor pains

February 4, 2020

JuiceLand said today it has deployed food and labor management technology across its 34 stores in an effort to get a better understanding of purchasing and…

P F Chang's enters limited-service realm with first to-go store

February 3, 2020

P.F. Chang's can now count itself among limited-service brand's competitors by today opening its first P.F. Chang's To Go location at 11 a.m. local time in…

Sonic unveils lots o' Totchos

February 3, 2020

QSRs have had great success adding heat to potatoes, but potato tots have been left mostly alone. Sonic changed that this winter by introducing its…

Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

Will Burger King, Popeyes meatless + chicken sensations stand test of time?

by Jason Altman — Senior Director of Equity Insights, 1010data

Restaurant Brands International, the owner of the Burger King and Popeyes brands, was busy last year rolling out two QSR sensations in August, including Burger…

C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead

Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…

White Castle loves 'to love you baby' this Feb 14

January 9, 2020

In Columbus, Ohio, the folks at White Castle can smell the chocolate in the air, so they're prepping to get going on one of the QSR's high holy days, the 29th…

Taco Bell offering paid sick days, $100,000 GM salaries

Taco Bell is upping the ante on QSR industry employer desirability and packaging sustainability with its 2020 commitments.

Chef Chatter: How Wendy's balances authenticity with commercial appeal

Chef Marshall Scarborough, director of culinary innovation, The Wendy's Company, believes even the most exclusive dishes should evolve from their origin to…

Subway, Church's put value, portability first in new year offerings

January 3, 2020

With diners nationwide facing empty wallet syndrome after the holidays, many QSRs are starting the new year with value LTOs, beginning with Subway's Fresh…