A&W celebrates 10 years under franchisee ownership

December 10, 2021

A&W is celebrating 10 years under franchisee ownership. Ten years ago, A&W was purchased by a tenacious group of franchisees to try and turn the…

Fazoli’s, FAT Brands CEOs keynoting RFIS 2022

December 9, 2021

Fazoli's and FAT Brands made headlines last month when their CEOs Carl Howard and Andy Widerhorn, respectively, announced that FAT Brands was acquiring the…

Americans won't return to pre-pandemic dining habits

December 9, 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of consumers do not plan to return to their pre-pandemic habits of dining in restaurants within the next six months, according to a…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

White Castle awards $100K to senior care organization

December 7, 2021

The Ingram White Castle Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-Ohio nonprofit organization that provide a variety of services…

Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor

December 6, 2021

Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…

Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco

December 6, 2021

Jack in the Box will acquire leading Mexican QSR chain Del Taco for $12.51 per share or $575 million, according to a press release.

Burger King to cut menu items, increase speed

December 6, 2021

Burger King is looking to speed up its drive thru by cutting some lengthy menu items, according to a report in USA Today.

Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance

by Daniel Estrada

Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…

Burgerville to debut biodegradable drinking straws

December 6, 2021

The Pacific Northwest's Burgerville has partnered with WinCup to bring biodegradable, compostable drinking straws to its 40 locations across Oregon and…

Holiday fraud activity up 115% in restaurant industry

December 3, 2021

Fraud is up this holiday season, according to research from Sift, a fraud-prevention firm.

Design, Build and Manage: Scale your business and increase your profitability

Until recently, the franchise industry has been lagging in understanding how IT can help them improve their bottom line.

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Innovative Kitchen Products

This infographic from TundraFMP provides a few of our favorite innovative kitchen products that will help keep your kitchen running smoothly.

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Jack in the Box's eclectic menu not hindering operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jack in the Box offers consumers five dayparts and a large menu boasting burgers, tacos and snacks. Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer, explains how and why…

Canadian restaurant visits down; off-premise dining rising

November 30, 2021

Online and physical visits to Canadian restaurants and foodservice outlets were flat in the year ending Sept. 2021, compared to a year ago when traffic was…

Yum China expands benefits for restaurant general managers

November 29, 2021

Yum China will offer enhanced medical insurance coverage of up to RMB 1 million to each of its approximately 10,000 restaurant general managers. The upgraded…

Popeyes opens first Britain store

November 24, 2021

Hundreds of Londoners lined up outside Britain's first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, according to a report in The New York Times. The store is located in a food…

Bambū brings Vietnamese Chè to the masses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bambū has a line of Vietnamese Chè and other drinks that are proving popular with the masses. Scott Bachman, chief operating officer, shares insight on what…

How to analyze POS data effectively

November 19, 2021

Your POS system has the capability to store all the data you need to improve your business, but how do you know what information you need? How do you use that…

How to retain restaurant staff during a hiring crisis

As an employer, being perfectly staffed to meet demand is one of your top priorities. Continue reading for six ways to retain your staff during a hiring crisis.