Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?

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

Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside  the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has  McDonald's…

Dunkin' Donuts dips deeper into rainforest preservation

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

July 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts, announced that by the end of this year, it will only purchase espresso beans for its stores in the U.S. and 16 international markets from…

Diners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback

July 13, 2016

Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…

Taco Bell 'goes to town' ... All. Night. Long.

July 13, 2016

This fall, Taco Bell Corp. will open a flagship 24-hour "cantina" location on the Las Vegas strip. And, despite the saying that "what happens in Vegas, stays…

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Dunkin’ Donuts set for 8 new L.A. locations

July 12, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-store unit agreement with franchisee Precision Hospitality & Development, implementing eight new…

How can a 3D-printed pizza change the world?

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

Yes, 3D printed pizzas are pretty cool, but talk to the people behind this food-printing robot and you will find it could also be a real life-changing addition…

Lenny’s 25 millionth cheesesteak means $250 for one lucky guest

July 11, 2016

Lennys Grill & Subs has sold its 25 millionth Philly cheesesteak sandwich at a San Antonio, Texas, location.

Q1 Foodservice visits on the rise

July 11, 2016

Most of the global foodservice markets, including The Big Five European Countries, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan, ended the first quarter of 2016 with an…

Pret a Manger spins off a 'little' something new for travelers

July 11, 2016

Pret A Manger announced that in the second half of this year, it is expanding and spinning off a new concept, known as "Petit Pret." Just like the French…

Kono adds management manpower ahead of rapid expansion plans

July 8, 2016

Kono USA, the company behind Kono Pizza, has expanded its management team to meet the challenges of growth for the chain in the years ahead, according to a…

Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

80-year-old yeast + 3D printer = instant pizza satisfaction

Hold on to your rolling pins, pizza restaurateurs – things are about to get a little weird. That's because today the world's first 3D pizza printing company…

Home delivery: Why it's worth a thought now more than ever

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Are you leaving lots of potential business on the table in your customers' kitchens? You are if you haven't at least considered the very real possibility that…

Veteran real estate and retail group acquires Dunkin' Brands locations in Panama

July 7, 2016

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Grupo Tagaropulos has acquired 13 Dunkin' Donuts stores and seven…

QSR veteran assumes COO role at GPS Hospitality

July 7, 2016

Burger King and Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen franchisee GPS Hospitality, has appointed QSR veteran Michael Lippert to the position of chief operating officer…

Minsky's 40th anniversary a prime example of accomplishing a lot through one event

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

Midwestern gourmet pizza chain Minsky's got maximum promotional punch out of its 40th anniversary celebration with a campaign that not only permeated social…

Free shift-scheduling tool set to expand client base

July 7, 2016

Sling bills itself as "the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees," and it's being used by huge employers like Subway and AMC Theatres, so its…

Southern Cal McDonald's turns up the heat on choice

July 7, 2016

As we head ever closer to the dog days of summer, McDonald's is turning up the heat just a few notches at its Southern California locations with a smattering…

Menu-labeling enforcement: Lessons learned from Subway

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

Nearly 20 years ago, Subway led the charge to put nutritional information about its menu items out in the open. With the May 2017 deadline fast approaching for…