Domino's delivers ... salads

August 15, 2016

When everybody else wants pizza, there's always one sanctimonious hold-out who must have a salad instead. That fact is key in Domino's reasoning for bringing…

Dunkin’ Donuts announces 9 new locations

August 11, 2016

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed agreements with two existing franchise groups in a quest to expand to nine new locations and one multi-brand unit with Baskin-Robbins…

Expert advice for restaurateurs if a fake restaurant Facebook page steals your location

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

At least 60 Houston restaurants are being misrepresented as fictional restaurants, as we reported yesterday, but nobody is sure why. We posed the question to…

Yum! shareholders turn up the volume on demand for antibiotic-free meat

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

Two Yum! Brands shareholder groups step up the pressure on Yum! Brands to rapidly ban the use of the antibiotic-raised meats at all its brands' locations.

What's it worth to dress like me? About $8 million if you're Chick-fil-A

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Chick-fil-A conducted its annual Cow Appreciation Day about a month ago, on July 12. If you're not familiar with this event, it's an annual rite at the chain…

The restaurateur's word for the day? Whopperrito

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

Frankly, we were kind of partial to the name "Burperrito" for the new burger-burrito combination Burger King introduced today.

Auntie Anne’s fights cancer on National Lemonade Day

August 10, 2016

Auntie Anne’s pretzel franchise is celebrating National Lemonade Day August 20 with plans to donate portions of every sale of lemonade to Alex’s Lemonade Stand…

Wendy's Q2 results equal 14th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth

August 10, 2016

Wendy's second-quarter financials for the period ending July 3, are in and show continued positive growth for the chain although not as much as leadership said…

Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years

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

August 9, 2016

More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…

Domino’s fires up store No. 13,000

August 9, 2016

Domino’s Pizza is celebrating the grand opening of its 13,000th store, this one located in Auburn, Washington and owned by franchisees Greg and Kenra Keller.  

Nation's biggest Burger King franchisee reports sizzling Q2 results

August 9, 2016

The nation's largest Burger King franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, today reported its second quarter financial results and the news is good.

Bojangles' reports 25th consecutive quarter of sales growth

August 9, 2016

Bojangles' announced its second-quarter earnings this week, which continue the chain's record of system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth to 2…

Wendy's to fellow QSRs: Hey Porky, we were here first!

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

The Ohio-based chain today sent out a news release making it very clear that before its competitors joined the bacon bandwagon —​ bacon-crusted pizza wars and…

Ta-da! Subway unveils new logo

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

Subway restaurants unveiled its new logo today – one of those rites of passage that is always a big deal for any brand, but especially for restaurant chains.

A good summer for McDonald's and Chipotle, not so good for Arby's and KFC

August 5, 2016

McDonald's is clearly winning the traffic game this summer, while Chipotle is showing signs of a healthy rebound from its E.coli-based fall from grace…

Cott buying S&D Coffee for $355M

August 4, 2016

Canadian-based Cott Corporation, a beverage producer and provider, is acquiring S&D Coffee for $355 million on a cash and debt-free basis. 

Using kitchen equipment to enhance food safety

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

A chef from one of the nation's largest kitchen equipment manufacturers answers questions about the role of kitchen equipment in protecting and even…

NRA: Restaurateurs want technology without headaches

August 3, 2016

Only 12 percent of restaurant operators consider  themselves to be cutting-edge in implementing technology, according to a recent study conducted by the…

Chick-fil-A launches Connecticut location

August 3, 2016

Chick-fil-A will open its fifth Connecticut location, this one at Mohegan Sun casino, this fall.

Krystal rolls out limited new menu item

August 3, 2016

Krystal restaurants is rolling out a new menu item: boneless chicken wings. The wings, available in BBQ or spicy buffalo flavors, will be available between…