McDonald's creates faster, leaner 'golden-arched' machine for future

June 12, 2018

The way the players line up under the golden arches — at least in the U.S. — has undergone significant change as the brand had earlier promised it would. In…

Can Quiznos new owner turn it around?

June 12, 2018

Denver-based Quiznos is under new ownership. High Bluff Capital Partners, a California private equity firm specializing in corporate turnarounds is on a…

Status check: A&W at 99 ... 'and-a-half'

June 8, 2018

In the run-up to the centennial celebration of A&W Restaurants, a news release said the chain is continuing to "reappear" along U.S. roadsides, chalking up…

Lion's Choice to open shared bank location in Illinois

June 7, 2018

St. Louis-based QSR Lion's Choice said it will open a new location on Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, Illinois this summer. In fact, the new restaurant has a…

Cowboy Chicken, Walk-On's, Nothing Bundt Cakes discuss franchisee marketing stressors

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

Growth is a great thing in the restaurant business, but if it's based on a franchising model, it's also a stressful thing, particularly for your marketing team…

Del Taco expanding to 12 in Sunshine State

May 30, 2018

Del Taco said its current two Florida restaurants will become 12 over the next several years with the Orlando area targeted for major expansion first, a news…

El Pollo Loco​ opens in La Quinta, California

May 25, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location  on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…

Long John Silver's acquires 75 locations from franchisee

May 25, 2018

Bob Ruckriegel, owner of ServUs, which operates 75 Long John Silver locations in Indiana, has sold his units back to the company. This acquisition grows the…

Report: Global QSRs to grow 4.6% by 2022

May 25, 2018

The QSR market will grow at a CAGR of 4.61 percent by 2022, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com's Global Quick Service Restaurants Market 2018-2022 report. A…

Jimmy John's hires CMO, CDO

May 24, 2018

Jimmy John's has added two members to its team, John Shea and Stephen Piacentini, according to a company press release.    Shea, who worked as a marketer for…

Gloria Jean's first store in Kenya open

May 24, 2018

Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent..    "We want…

Chicken Salad Chick, Dippin' Dots, Chatmeter relay (restaurant) 'field notes'

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

A trio of restaurant and digital communication leaders gave some quick but important lessons during the Three:15 at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation…

Del Taco offering growth incentive to multi-unit operators

May 16, 2018

Del Taco Restaurant is offering a growth incentive to multi-unit operators looking to open at least five locations within a new market, according to a company…

Fazoli's 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later

May 15, 2018

Fazoli's is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May. A news release said the…

Famous Dave's returns to profitability with Q1 results

May 15, 2018

Famous Dave's of America appears to be on the rebound if it's 2018 Q1 financial results are any indication. Net income for the quarter ending April 1 was…

Taco Bell franchisee begins $39.9 million UK expansion

May 9, 2018

Taco Bell would not release further details, but confirmed it is working with multi-brand franchise group, Caskade Caterers, to build its presence in London.

Corner Bakery, Dickey's, Uncle Smoke give tips for tapping $77B US catering market

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

Business dining is booming to the tune of $77 billion in the U.S. annually, but to tap into this deep pool of restaurant revenue you first better know how to…

QSR operators: Are you getting a good deal on your financing?

Leasing and financing are critical tools for QSR brands as they open locations, expand existing ones or even refresh equipment for new menu items or better…

Wetzel's Pretzels opening in China

April 30, 2018

Wetzel's Pretzels, which has 340 units, is taking on China with its first location in the massive country set to open in the middle of this year. The…

Wendy's powers up new mobile data platform for continuous operational improvement

April 27, 2018

Wendy's is implementing a special version of the WorldAPP mobile data collection platform, Form.com, to boost its restaurants' customer experience evaluations.