KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell leading Chinese health initiatives

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

The Chinese government wants to help its people live longer, healthier lives and has enlisted the support of the nation’s leading fast-food operator, Yum…

3 steps to choose the right technology

We all know that the amount of investment capital flowing into the food tech space has led to a virtual saturation of new restaurant technology in everything…

Bridg releases enhanced CRM

November 22, 2016

Bridg announced a new customer relationship management solution, which combines disparate customer data silos, according to a release. Bridg Enhanced CRM…

El Pollo Loco continues California expansion

November 21, 2016

Chula Vista, California, got some chicken goodness when El Pollo Loco opened its new restaurant on Third Avenue, according to a press release. The unit is…

Did they just say that? World watches while McDonald's promises to 'make ordering fun'

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

McDonald's took one giant leap into its digital future this week, saying it's switching to self-serve order stations and table delivery for all U.S.

Chick-fil-A stakes its web presence on glories of brand journalism

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

Chick-fil-A this week launched a new website that stakes the chain's all-important online future on the potential promotional benefits of content marketing, or…

Prepare for a run on Krispy Kreme's

November 16, 2016

As parents and bosses everywhere know, sometimes you just have to give an inch. Such is the case today for Krispy Kreme, which after getting deluged with…

Cinnabon enters grocery stores

November 15, 2016

Groceries, university campuses, convenience stores and other food service outlets now feature Crafted by Cinnabon bakery items, according to a press release.

Subway releases 2 LTOs

November 15, 2016

The Reubens have arrived at Subway, and the duo will warm customers up until Jan. 1, 2017, according to a press release. The two sandwiches, the Corned Beef…

Dunkin' Donuts one-week promo perks up customers

November 14, 2016

This week is Perks Week at Dunkin' Donuts. The first-time promotion rewards DD Perks members for their loyalty with special deals every day, according to a…

Bojangles' debuts renovated restaurant concept

November 14, 2016

Where can you go to eat and also get Wi-Fi, multiple-device charging stations, steel canopies and a Biscuit Theater? According to a press release, that's what…

Welcome to Taco Bell, here's your whiskey freeze

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

Taco Bell opens its first flagship location today on the Vegas strip with lots of new accoutrements.

Del Taco to open 14 restaurants in Phoenix area

November 11, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants saw a 6.7 percebt system-wide store sales increase in a time when some concepts are just trying to get by. Building on this success, Del…

Series part II: 5 key questions to ask about digital signage software

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

A load of tasty restaurant LTOs tell veterans 'Thanks'

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

It's quite a week to be an American with tomorrow's presidential election and Friday's celebration of Veterans Day. Many restaurant brands are playing up this…

Krystal releases holiday LTO

November 8, 2016

Krystal announced the return of its limited-edition holiday Multi-Pack boxes until Dec. 31, according to a press release. The menu item includes 24 Krystal…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Subway donates 11M meals to Feeding America

November 7, 2016

Subway celebrated National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3 in a big way, according to a press release. The company's first ever #GoodDeedFeed event on National Sandwich…

Fast Casual Summit: 10 moves to maximize your manpower

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

A one-hour session on optimizing restaurant labor yielded many more hours worth of proven strategies to maximize the efforts of your workforce. This article…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.