Restaurant graphics: More important than you think? (Part 1)

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

This two-part series delves into how and why restaurants should take their graphic elements more seriously.

Camlock Systems providing security for restaurant kiosks

August 29, 2016

Evoke Creative Ltd., a kiosk manufacturer, has teamed up with Camlock Systems Ltd. to securely lock its restaurant kiosks. Evoke Creative chose Camlock's…

Free frappes and ongoing "happy hour" coffee specials at DQ

August 26, 2016

Dairy Queen appears to be angling for a chunk of the after-school and after-work crowd with several new promotions revolving around the end of summer…

College kids still love fast food, but they're pickier than ever

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

Today's coeds have high expectations for even the fastest food that they order.

Carl's Jr, Hardees 'steak' out bigger breakfast business

August 25, 2016

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are pulling out the big guns when it comes to breakfast, adding two new steak-based breakfast items to their menus. They are the latest…

Kiwis ... and lots of sheep ... witness first pizza drone delivery for Domino's today

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

August 25, 2016

Pizza delivered via drone has become reality, according to a news release from Domino’s Pizza. The company paired with Flirtey to create the first commercial…

Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL

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

Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…

Cousins Subs partners with Green Bay Packers for ultimate giveaway

August 23, 2016

Cousins Subs, a Milwaukee-based concept, is now in a three-year partnership with the Green Bay Packers NFL team.

We like you! We really like you, restaurants!

August 18, 2016

Isn't it nice to be loved? If you're in the restaurant business, you probably are loved by your community much more than most other businesses. That's the…

Long John Silver's launches digital campaign

August 18, 2016

Long John Silver's this week debuted a new campaign using a variety of online channels, according to a company press release. The campaign revolves around a…

ChowNow/Google partnership may be match made in heaven for restaurants

August 17, 2016

The ordering and marketing restaurant platform ChowNow is partnering with Google to allow customers to order straight from a restaurant's online business…

Massive Big Food study holds lessons for restaurant industry today

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

American Big Food is losing market share like someone just pulled the plug from its collective bathtub, according to a newly published study on the state of…

Popeye's Q2 results show chain progressing as planned

August 17, 2016

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. reported a "productive" second quarter and reaffirmed its guidance after showing that the chain made progress on its…

'Littler' Little Caesars opens in North Carolina

August 17, 2016

Little Caesars has partnered with Campbell Oil Company to open the nation's first Little Caesars Express site earlier this summer at in a convenience store…

Krispy Kreme blows back into the Windy City

August 17, 2016

After seven years away, Krispy Kreme is returning to the Chicago area this November. The first of eight planned stores will be located on South Halsted Street…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

August 16, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Study probes generation gap at the dinner table

August 16, 2016

At a time when younger generations have no idea how a manual typewriter or rotary dial phone works, it's not surprising that there are big generational…

'Do you want fries and a fill-up with that, sir?' C-stores compete for restaurant business

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

As if the restaurant business weren't competitive enough already, now it appears that convenience stores want in on the action, too. There's no telling how…

Taco John's promotes veteran team player to president's post

August 15, 2016

Taco John's International has named its CFO, Jim Creel, as it's new president, according to a company press release.    

Wendy's offers 50-cent Frosty and a chance at live baseball

August 15, 2016

Wendy's is taking advantage of the fact that bathing suit season is nearly over and the sweltering dog days of summer are upon us, with a limited time offer…