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…

Munchery taps James Beriker for CEO

November 21, 2016

Munchery appointed James Beriker to be its new CEO, according to a press release.

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…

Top seven steps to supply chain heaven outlined at summit

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

Figuring out supply chain problems has a new urgency and importance today that might not have existed just three years ago. Here from the Fast Casual Summit…

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.

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…

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 

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…

Taco Bell hits pay dirt in vegetable patch

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

Taco Bell is showing QSRs how its done when it comes to profiting toward the increasing trend toward meatless or meat-sparing diets.

Family franchisee signs multi-unit Dunkin' Donuts agreement

November 2, 2016

Ray and Zak Omar and Megan Karim have signed multi-unit franchise agreements to further expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Fast Casual Summit helps industry 'brains' exchange experience

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

Been there. Done that. That old saying, indicating a shared experience — often the challenging ones — aptly describes a series of continuing sessions that took…

How supply chain technology helped 2 brands save money, drive profits

With the proper software, restaurant management can provide predictive and actionable insights into entire food supply chains, enabling greater visibility…

Starbird wings it and raises $5 mil

September 29, 2016

Starbird, a premium fast food concept, raised nearly $5 million during its second round of funding, according to a company press release. The group of…

Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

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

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

Ben's Soft Pretzels ties up a bundle of new sports team business

September 27, 2016

It’s salty, portable, and goes great with beer, so it may have been a foregone conclusion that Ben’s Soft Pretzels would become popular fodder for sports…

DQ LTO gives customers all-day value meal

September 27, 2016

Dairy Queen customers  like the chain's $5 lunch value meal and have filled the brand's social media venues with requests to make the offering available all…

McDonald’s hits upon big dollar-saving solution to desk-less worker dilemma

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

When it comes to communicating with and training for the desk-less workers of food service, McDonald's may have hit upon a big dollar-saving solution with a…

Captain D's setting sail into central Florida

September 20, 2016

Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.

3 steps to better restaurant food safety

by Betsy Craig — CEO, MenuTrinfo

The focus on food safety throughout the nation's food supply chain is at all-time high. Between consumer health issues brought about by the ingestion of unsafe…