Former NRA exec moves to Specialty Food Association

July 22, 2016

The not-for-profit Specialty Food Association has hired a new president away from his previous role as chief innovation and member advancement officer with the…

Canadian restaurant group acquires Kahala, readies for US growth spurt

July 22, 2016

Shareholders approved the merger Thursday of Kahala Brands Ltd and a wholly owned subsidiary of MTY Food group. Kahala — as the parent company of 18 brands…

Domino's doles out dividend after 90 quarters of global growth

July 21, 2016

Domino's pizza today reported Q2 results, including the company's 90th consecutive quarter of sales growth globally and its 21st in the United States. Domestic…

Chinese labor market stabilizes -- restaurant sector is key

July 21, 2016

The labor market in China appears to finally be stabilizing and one of the leading industries driving that turnaround is the food-service sector. That news…

Dunkin' gives shareholders a little mid-summer delight

July 21, 2016

Dunkin' Brands investors got some profitable news this week that might help them fund an end-of-summer vacation. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend…

Schlotzsky’s targets the Lone Star State for expansion

July 20, 2016

Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand its footprint in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, adding to the 195 stores currently operating in the state.

Cicis reports massive 17-state data breach

July 20, 2016

Here we go again. This time the victims are Cicis customers in at least 17 states. The pizza chain said this morning that an ongoing investigation now…

A new restaurant guide with all the EGGS-tras

July 19, 2016

Just in time to meet the growing demand for cage-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free eggs, the American Egg Board cracks open a new online buyer's guide that…

What are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever

July 19, 2016

Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…

Papa Murphy's starts serving antibiotic-free chicken today

July 18, 2016

Papa Murphy's today became the first national chain pizza restaurant to commit to serving all antibiotic-free chicken for everything on its menu containing the…

Jack in the Box grills up brewhouse bacon burger

July 18, 2016

Jack in the Box is debuting a new seasonal menu item, the brewhouse bacon burger. It features grilled onions, bacon, porter ale cheese…

What's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think

July 15, 2016

Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

Leadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO

July 15, 2016

The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…

French street café in the heart of the bluegrass state? Mais oui!

July 14, 2016

Life is getting pretty cushy for students in Kentucky Wildcat country. Just in time for the fall semester, a European-style café, Brioche Doree, featuring…

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…