Jack in the Box delivers on prediction of 4.2% same-store sales drop

May 14, 2020

After withdrawing its guidance nearly four weeks ago and warning its same-store sales would drop 4.2% in mid-April, Jack in the Box today delivered on its…

Improving Margins with Advanced Reporting

Data is a difference-maker if, of course, it’s used effectively.

Dunkin' cup change saves 1B foam cups from landfill annually

May 12, 2020

Dunkin' said this week that now all of its restaurants worldwide have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to paper cups, meeting the timetable established…

Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons North America stores ready for dine-in, CEO says

May 12, 2020

The CEO of Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, has prepared its nearly 15,000 North American stores and…

Restaurant transactions on the rise

May 11, 2020

Lingering tailwinds from government relief payments and the lifting of dine-in restrictions in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas helped improve U.S.

Webinar to explore ways to improve customer experience by shifting focus

May 8, 2020

Brad Brooks Restaurant operators face a neverending quest to boost the customer experience. To assist in this all-important challenge, a panel of…

Restaurant SSS drop 55% in April: Time for comeback?

May 8, 2020

April was the first month truly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic's stay-at-home guidelines, and declines in restaurant sales clearly illustrate the damage.

How to Thrive After Reopening by Harnessing Your Back of House

Are you still managing inventory with spreadsheets? Or scheduling shifts based on half-remembered conversations? This guide talks about why taking full…

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Wendy's Q1 earnings fall short amid COVID-19 impact

May 6, 2020

Wendy's Co. reported that adjusted earnings fell to 9 cents a share in the first quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the hamburger chain to switch to…

Webinar to explore how restaurants can succeed in uncertain times, develop a recovery plan

May 6, 2020

Restaurants that have survived the coronavirus thus far have experienced a crash course in flexibility and have learned to adjust their business models to…

Early QSR reopening data shows quick 'bounce-back' potential

May 5, 2020

Early data about foot traffic in the handful of states nationally that have fully or partially reopened restaurants over the past week, shows encouraging news…

Top online COVID-19 coverage for QSRs: From borrowing options to menu must-haves

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

Need guidance on how to get a loan without the help of a traditional bank? Wondering about your QSR's coffee sales in a pandemic-wary world? This review of…

As states return to dine-in, slight improvement noted in restaurant sales

May 4, 2020

U.S. restaurant chain transactions showed improvement for the second week in a row in the week ending April 26 with total industry customer transactions down…

10 reasons Fast Casual's Top 100 will be 'the virtual event of the year'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 2020 Fast Casual Top 100 winners will be revealed during a live, virtual gala May 15.

Eating up profits: The high cost of restaurant POS downtime, and the surprising difference SD-Branch can make

One tenth of 1 percent. It might not seem like much, but it adds up. And when that one tenth of one percent is POS downtime, it adds up to a lot: A lot of…

Third-party delivery was on the rise pre-pandemic

May 1, 2020

Consumer awareness and use of third-party restaurant food services were on the rise even before the outbreak of COVID-19. to rise, acoording to a study by…

Freddy's tackles 'hospitality through a speakerphone' + lawfirm unravels confusion surrounding stimulus funds

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

Freddy's Co-founder and COO Scott Redler discusses the challenge of customer service via drive-thru and delivery. Then, Messner Reeves attorneys Rachel Farr…

Free webinar to help restaurant operators get up-to-speed in response to COVID-19

April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced QSRs and fast casual restaurants to revamp their operations in response to new consumer buying habits. To help operators adapt…

Dunkin' Brands pulls off Q1 EPS feat by beating analysts estimates

April 30, 2020

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., pulled off a first quarter surprise, reporting adjusted earnings of 67 cents, that beat analysts…

Taco Bell shines as sole bright spot in Yum Brands Q1 sales

April 30, 2020

Though KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, recorded a Q1 same-store sales decline of 7% after the tumultuous first…