Food & Beverage News & Media
Papa John's revises upward after Q2 financials reported
August 3, 2016
Papa John's International Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods that ended June 26. Highlights from the quarter include:
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Pssst... QSR execs, got 10 minutes?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
QSRWeb is seeking answers to its annual state of the industry survey.
read nowCaptain D’s boasts growth and expansion
August 2, 2016
Captain D’s seafood concept has announced further expansion in Louisiana, with plans to open 17 new units by the end of 2016, according to a release.
read nowBojangles' enters multi-unit deal to expand presence
August 2, 2016
Aiming to expand from its core markets in North and South Carolina, Bojangles' Inc. has entered into a multi-unit development agreement with Angle Inc.
read nowPopeyes Louisiana Chicken serves up new menu item
August 2, 2016
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is now serving beer can rip’n Chick’n, a new menu item, through Aug. 28.
read nowMcDonald's chief administrator retires, more changes coming
August 2, 2016
McDonald's Chief Administrative Officer Pete Bensen is retiring Sept. 2, after 20 years with the company, according to a news release.
read nowNew food allergy app seeks restaurants' participation
August 2, 2016
A new app introduced this week called DineSafe claims to take the risk out of eating out for people who have allergies or who are on special diets. About 1…
read nowLittle Caesars thinks inside the box
August 2, 2016
Little Caesars is bringing back an old favorite in its Box Set, according to a news release. The offering includes four slices of the chain's pepperoni Deep!
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Would you like some kimchi in your burrito, sir? A look at Taco Bell's innovation process
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The public relations folks at Yum! Brands recently took a moment to give us a peek inside their menu innovation process.
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The behemoth moves: McDonald's makes major menu changes
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's USA is changing nearly half of its menu.
read nowLet the spending begin: McDonald's, Papa John's declare quarterly dividends
July 29, 2016
Good news for McDonald's and Papa John's shareholders this week. The boards of both chains declared quarterly dividends for company shareholders late Thursday…
read nowToll House celebrates National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
July 29, 2016
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip is letting guests call the shots with custom-made ice cream sandwiches. On Aug. 4, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, sandwiches…
read now79-year-old Krispy Kreme brand in new, private hands
July 28, 2016
The sale of the iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts brand to JAB Beech Inc is complete, following a special shareholder meeting and vote on the action, which was…
read nowTim Hortons will deliver coffee to the Philippines
July 28, 2016
Tim Hortons is headed to the Philippine. Restaurant Brands International Inc today announced the formation of a new master franchise joint venture company that…
read nowArby's Q2 same-store sales growth triple industry average
July 27, 2016
If you hear some hooping and hollering down in Georgia today, it's probably coming from Arby's headquarters, where the reinvigorated brand is celebrating its…
read nowCaptain D’s sails into new location
July 27, 2016
Seafood concept Captain D's has opened a new franchise location in Tallahassee Florida, at 2833 N. Monroe — the 28th location in the state.
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Cannabis quelling 'the munchies' fast casual style
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the major players in the burgeoning legal marijuana business is lighting up a new franchising concept.
read nowTaco John's cooks up new menu item
July 27, 2016
Taco John's has released a new limited-time menu item, the Quesadilla Taco, a company press release.
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AI meets customer engagement: Creepy or necessary?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new artificial intelligence platform promises to engage diners in a caring way with very little thought and effort from restaurant operators.
read nowAll-day breakfast still giving a glow to the Golden Arches
July 27, 2016
In an earnings call this week, McDonald's Corp. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth across all segments. Still, a…
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