Taco Bell debuts much-anticipated nacho fries Jan. 25

January 3, 2018

The world loves its French fries, but this may be one of the most choice moments in history for a Mexican take on the beloved fried potato strip, and that's…

Burger King to pay out on BOGO suit settlement

January 2, 2018

Although Burger King leadership admits no wrongdoing, it has announced that it is paying members of a class action suit submitted to the courts in October.

Do QSR POS systems need to play catch-up?

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

I believe point-of-sale systems need to catch up with point-of-ordering, and the companies that do this well will win hearts, minds, and market share.

Jack in the Box moves marijuana users to minimeals

December 27, 2017

Jack in the Box marketing leaders must have had their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks when they opted to offer the chain's new cannabis-inspired LTO for…

Del Taco's expands buck-and-under menu ... and they mean it

December 20, 2017

Del Taco is promising its customers a value offering that lives up to the name with its new Buck and Under Menu, a news release said. Beginning Dec. 28, the…

KFC's new Colonel: The 'value' of being an unknown

December 20, 2017

When you are looking for bargain basement prices, what do you look for? Off-labels? The little names that nobody remembers? That was KFC's mentality this time…

ADUSA Debuts Qi Self-Ordering Software for Restaurants

Self-Order Software leverages ADUSA’s Enterprise Grade OrderHUB™ Server

3 game-changing digital menu board decisions for QSR leaders

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Digital menu boards can be marketing dynamite for a well-run QSR, but only if leadership makes wise decisions around these 3 key components of the system…

Dunkin’ Donuts' year-end doin’s dipped in DDark beer

December 19, 2017

Coffee-flavored beer? Is that supposed to be a way to beat a hangover before it starts? 

KFC's monster-sized miniature weekend media score

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

It’s just a tiny story, but KFC made big news with the opening of its Portland, Oregon, mini restaurant Saturday, which now has managed to generate stories…

Taco Bell joins with franchisees for "aggressive" digital access growth

December 15, 2017

Taco Bell and its franchisees announced that they're jointly funding a customer-facing tech initiative to bring self-serve kiosks into stores, provide faster…

Which food news stories changed QSR customer behavior most this year?

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

What were the top food news stories of the year and why should restaurateurs pay attention?

A.Y. Technologies Partners with SpeedLine POS to Deliver Restaurant Ordering Mobile Apps

Local software developer A.Y. Technologies announced the launch of its mobile app development platform, Craver, for restaurants running SpeedLine pizza and…

Krystal gives Scrooge a square deal

December 14, 2017

Krystal is seeing to it that customers can put a smile on even the Scroogiest pal on National Bah Humbug Day, Dec. 21, by treating them to a 79-cent classic…

Hu Hot, Freshii, Mooyah social media managers: 'It's a hard-knock life'

Social media management may be this century's true school of hard knocks, but those who oversee this task at three well-known brands say it's essential to…

Jack in the Box to McDonald’s, Taco Bell: 'It's on!'

December 8, 2017

Jack in the Box is throwing down the gauntlet, simultaneously revealing its 2018 value menu to fellow fast food giants, McDonald's and Taco Bell, along with a…

GM brings restaurant commerce to the driver's seat

December 7, 2017

GM has figured out how to monetize drivers' commutes by installing an auto industry first in its cars — a commerce platform that allows anyone riding inside to…

Hopdoddy, restaurant designers discuss the ROI of redesign

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

Great restaurant design can yield tremendous return on investment if you and your design team really understand how to tell your story, prioritize your spend…

A&W launches blog, sweepstakes

December 5, 2017

A&W has certainly got the giving spirit this season, announcing that it's launching a blog for the brand and a full month of giveaways to wrap the year up…

Mrs. Winner's on 'zigging' while the industry 'zags'

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

The fried chicken brand finds success by staying true to its roots: gravy and fried chicken.