Columbus, Ohio, the test market capital, to open 1st food hall

January 9, 2018

The restaurant test marketer's dream city of Columbus, Ohio will soon house the city's first-ever food hall in the 102-year-old Budd Dairy building in the…

A&W: Growing again by returning to its 'roots' and root beer

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

For the first time in recent memory last year, longtime QSR brand, A&W, began growing again and thriving and much of the credit goes to the man who embodies…

Sonic's new sippers sparkle 'plenty'

January 5, 2018

Sonic Drive-in is pulling a little sparkle into their menu in the form of sparkling water, all of it in the zero-to-60 calorie range and none of it containing…

Taco Bell debuts much-anticipated nacho fries Jan. 25

January 3, 2018

The world loves its French fries, but this may be one of the most choice moments in history for a Mexican take on the beloved fried potato strip, and that's…

Jack in the Box moves marijuana users to minimeals

December 27, 2017

Jack in the Box marketing leaders must have had their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks when they opted to offer the chain's new cannabis-inspired LTO for…

Remote Monitoring for Restaurant Operators

Cloud-based sensor technology is making it easy for restaurant managers to stay aware of a variety of operational issues and be immediately notified if there’s…

Which food news stories changed QSR customer behavior most this year?

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

What were the top food news stories of the year and why should restaurateurs pay attention?

Meatless marches forward: Why QSRs should pay attention

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

There have been some false starts, but meatless products finally seem to be coming into their own, with research and development happening on a number of…

Sonic gives fans a 'li'l breakfast'

December 4, 2017

Sonic holiday LTOs this year include li'l breakfast burritos, including the bacon, onion and tomato or cheesy potato varieties, according to a press release.

Balance Grill, CoreLife, I Love Bacon execs on innovation that works ... and doesn't

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

A panel of restaurant leaders shared some of their best and worst innovations with fellow restaurateurs at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville.

Blaze, Beefsteak, McAlisters chefs offer innovation ideas QSRs can sink their teeth into

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Menu development is a team effort consisting of culinary, financial and logistics input. A balance is needed for a menu item to succeed.

Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia on giving diners clear view of your food sources

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

Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources, they absolutely demand it and spend their money accordingly.

CEOs of Wing Zone, Focus Brands, Captain D's, Backyard Burgers, Koti Pizza predict industry changes, trends

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

This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.

'Fall'-ing in love again: QSRs roll out offerings to roll in diners

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

Trees may shed plenty every fall, but QSR menus do not. Rather, many brands have been adding on like crazy this fall with innovative offerings, both LTO and…

Arby's 'gone wild(er)' with venison nationwide, elk in 3 locations

October 12, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Arby's is bringing back a one-day-only offering of the insanely popular venison sandwich the chain sold last year at select stores. But…

TA Restaurant Group opens 9th Arby's, dives deeper into nonproprietary brands

October 3, 2017

The TA Restaurant Group is building on its base of Arby's outlets at its TravelCenters, opening its ninth location of the chain. The 40-seat restaurant off…

Key QSR delivery take-outs from wider world of retail ecommerce

The growth of third-party delivery services both threatens and provides opportunities for the dramatically changing QSR industry. But the good news is that…

7-Eleven launches fresh meals to compete with QSRs

7-Eleven is aiming squarely at the restaurant industry with a line of prepared foods to go in its sprawling network of northern Texas stores. Even the news…

White Castle’s 'Crave Mobiles' racking up more miles

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

White Castle food trucks have allowed the company to extend its presence in markets that aren't as well served by its brick and mortar restaurants, helping to…

Juice It Up! to open two California locations under veteran franchise agreement

September 13, 2017

Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie chain, will open two additional locations in the Inland Empire under a franchise agreement with Marine…