Pizza industry mourns death of Little Caesar's founder

February 13, 2017

The death of 87-year-old Little Caesar's founder, Mike Ilitch, Friday has hit a lot of people in their hearts over the weekend. He not only grew one of the…

McDonald's tests crab on sourdough

February 10, 2017

This may the year that fast food goes a little offbeat.  McDonald's is testing snow crab on sourdough in four San Jose, California, locations, according to a…

Flames of resistance rise against Hardee's CEO as labor secretary

February 9, 2017

The "pot" of resistance is still boiling under Labor Department Secretary nominee and Hardee's parent company CEO Andrew Puzder. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

Dunkin' entering bottled-coffee market

February 8, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts is making its first foray into the ready-to-drink coffee market this week with its bottled iced coffee products now available in groceries and…

El Pollo Loco LTO breezes in on Baja wind

February 6, 2017

Fan favorite Baja shrimp has sailed in to El Pollo Loco as the featured ingredient in four seafood LTOs. The chain is offering shrimp avocado Baja tacos…

Jack in the Box's response to healthful-eating craze: bacon butter

February 2, 2017

Jack in the Box has an LTO that may just pull Homer Simpson's paunchy animated body right out of our television screens. ​

World's oldest QSR rebrands, expands in US

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

The time may never be more ripe for 118-year-old Yoshinoya to hit a growth spurt in the U.S. The brand's U.S. CEO offers insight into what's coming as the…

McDonald's looking to create Starbucks experience with kiosks, digital menu boards

January 10, 2017

McDonald's is looking to upgrade its McCafe espresso machines with the McBarista. This upgrade will feature $12,000 espresso machines, sweets, seasonal coffee…

McDonald's sells controlling interest in Chinese business

January 9, 2017

In a deal valued at up to $2.08 billion, McDonald's Corporation said today it's turning over its controlling stake in its China business to a Chinese…

The gluten-free opportunity: New rewards await

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

Skyrocketing demand for gluten-free choices on restaurant menus is spawning creative solutions from restaurateurs, food service vendors and health watchdog…

On the menu: Deep-fried Twinkies

January 5, 2017

While many restaurants are catering to guests hoping to drop a few pounds in the new year, McCain Foods is betting that others won't forget about the…

Taco Bell responds to customers with New Year's resolutions

January 4, 2017

Taco Bell is kicking off 2017 with a series of "resolutions" to its customers and employees, reflecting the kind of brand responsiveness increasingly demanded…

Culver's pays melty homage to the pride of Wisconsin

January 3, 2017

Already renowned for its frozen custard, Culver's is hanging its hat on dairy again to kick off the new year. According to a news release, the chain in…

5 findings inside diners' minds make great guides for 2017

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

NPD Group recently outlined its top five predictions about the American diner's state of mind as it relates to the dinner plate. Taken collectively, these five…

Cousins Subs VP lays out growth plans

Jason Valentine,  VP of Operations of Cousins Subs, chats about cultivating franchise relationships, employee engagement, the brand's new look and food safety…

Pollo Campero adds empanadas

December 13, 2016

The Latin chicken brand, Pollo Campero, is adding empanadas to its menu, including a chicken chipotle and dulce de leche take on the stuffed bread pockets…

A&W raises frothy mug to post-Yum Brands success

Despite the slackening of sales across parts of the broader restaurant industry, A&W is heading into 2017 nearly as a centenarian, yet thriving brand.

McDonald's digs in to next chapter with Chicago groundbreaking

December 7, 2016

Construction on McDonald's Corporation Chicago corporate headquarters is officially underway in the West Loop of the city after a groundbreaking Wednesday at…

Big Mac inventor dead at 98

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

December 1, 2016

Longtime McDonald's franchisee and creator of the renowned Big Mac, Michael "Jim" Delligatti, has died at the age of 98.

Burger King concedes to demands for Cheesy Tots

November 30, 2016

Plenty of faiths and cultures are celebrating gift-giving holidays this last month of the year, so shopping is in full force. Burger King is responding with…