5 ways a QSR can save money without spending a dime

by Jeff Rebh — President and CEO, Innoseal

Being in the restaurant business is one tough and often expensive enterprise. Making the most of what you have can make a big difference in how much money you…

The latest in menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

Just when it looks like menu labeling is settled and ready to go into effect, there is a new bill, movement, sneeze or other change from one end of this…

Philly Pretzel Factory expands into non-traditional locations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A QSR can work in a nontraditional venue. Here's one CEO who was willing to take the unknown path.

Dunkin' Donuts supply chain vendor promotes leaders

March 17, 2016

National DCP, the supply chain management cooperative serving franchisees of Dunkin' Donuts, promoted two executive team members.

Arby's kicks off 2016 with deals to develop 138 units

March 17, 2016

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc has signed several recent franchise development agreements beginning in late Q4 2015 for the development of 138 new restaurants.

GPS Hospitality names new chief development officer

March 16, 2016

GPS Hospitality, an Atlanta-based franchisee group with more than 220 Burger King restaurants, has appointed Brian Arnold to chief development officer

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

2016 Women's Food Service Forum Awards announced

March 14, 2016

The Women's Foodservice Forum announced the recipients of its 2016 Awards for Outstanding Performance and Achievement.

5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

Restaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement

March 14, 2016

Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.

Bob Walter tapped as non-executive chairman of Yum! Brands

March 11, 2016

Yum! Brands has appointed Robert D. Walter to serve as non-executive chairman of the board.

PDQ gets kitchen efficient

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Whether it's a limited-service restaurant or a pizzeria, running an efficient kitchen is key to ensuring smooth operations, a fact that PDQ understood all too…

Why calculating restaurant labor as percentage of sales is foolish: Part 1

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

It's safe to say, the timely collection of relevant, detailed and accurate information is critical to understanding labor costs.

Del Taco has 'incredibly successful year'

March 8, 2016

Del Taco has released Q4 and fiscal year 2015 financial results.

Manitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company

March 7, 2016

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…

How to deal with renovations, construction

Before completing any renovations or repairs to the property yourself, it’s vital for restaurateurs to understand that landlords often reserve the right to…

Taylor Company earns Dairy Queen 'Vendor of the Year' Award

March 4, 2016

Dairy Queen named Taylor Company as its Red Spoon Vendor of the Year.

4 ways to control your food costs in 2016

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.