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…

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:

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.

Captain 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.

Bojangles' 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.

Popeyes 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.

McDonald'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. 

New 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…