Amazon delivers restaurant service to Baltimore

December 3, 2015

Amazon is launching a one-hour restaurant delivery service for Prime Now members using the mobile app and it's free for a limited time.

Taco Bueno acquired by TPG Growth

December 3, 2015

TPG Growth announced the acquisition of Taco Bueno.

McDonald's Spain to use Marine Stewardship Council-certified tuna

November 25, 2015

Following a global commitment to sustainable fishing practices, McDonald's Spain will be the first restaurant chain to include Pacifical skipjack tuna…

Is bigger better? Footprint vs. sales

Restaurant tenants often find that a larger commercial space results in a bigger problem than not profiting.

Wendy's adopts 'Supplier Code of Conduct'

November 24, 2015

Wendy's announced the public release of its Supplier Code of Conduct, which takes into account the current best practices and standards of Wendy's supply chain…

Raising the bottom line: Why restaurants should reduce packaging footprint, increase recycling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

New advances in technology and a more general awareness of the sustainability movement has resulted in a greater emphasis on the social-responsibility aspect…

Toast report reveals which technologies restaurant operators are seeking

November 17, 2015

A Toast Inc. report found that technologies helping restaurant operators with hiring and training staff, Inventory management and online ordering are in…

Revention releases self-service ordering kiosk

November 13, 2015

Revention announced the release of its self-service ordering kiosk application.

KFC, DoorDash partner for on-demand delivery

November 13, 2015

Kentucky Fried Chicken and DoorDash announced that KFC is available for on-demand delivery by DoorDash.

Location-based marketing: Why QSRs should get on-board

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Thanks to built-in GPS capabilities, smartphones have the ability to determine a user's location, and restaurants are learning to use that to reach their…

Tips, advice on preparing the brand for unit expansion

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Brand unit and location growth requires capital and resources, but there are some other critical aspects as well, according to several successful franchise and…

3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies and cut costs

Between higher wages and new labor regulations, restaurants are facing a labor crisis — and their existing, outdated processes are doing anything but helping…

Amazon Prime delivering food from LA restaurants

November 11, 2015

LA-based restaurants either have a new partner or new competitor now that Amazon.com has expanded Prime Now, the company's one-hour delivery service, to…

Fast food strikers sending message to presidential candidates

November 10, 2015

Fast-food workers across 270 U.S cities are striking today in a protest for higher wages and union rights, according to Fight for $15, the organization that…

4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.

Wendy's reports Q3 results

November 6, 2015

The Wendy's Company reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27.

Planet Smoothie & Tasti D-lite opening in west Los Angeles

November 5, 2015

Kahala Brands will open a Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite on Saturday in Santa Monica, California.

Building the brand culture: It’s all about empowering employees

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Establishing a 'cult' philosophy in building a robust brand culture isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's one of several valuable and viable approaches.

The perfect pitch: 3 restaurant concepts

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Entrepreneurs from Burgers n’ Fries Forever, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez and Pincho Factory pitched concepts to a panel of distinguished investors…

Going beyond the discount with new approaches to spur brand loyalty

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casual operators want to reward guests with more than food. There are new loyalty program trends to attract new customers, boost revenues and provide…