Industry leaders weigh in on labor regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual interviewed a variety of industry leaders hoping to find a consensus regarding the labor ruling. Instead, we learned that the issues sparked a…

Yum! offers $4.6 billion of new debt in anticipation of split from China business

May 19, 2016

At the close of business Wednesday, Yum! Brands Inc announced that it was offering $4.6 billion of new debt to optimize its capital structure ahead of a…

Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…

Wendy's adjusts outlook upward after strong first quarter

May 16, 2016

Wendy's reported that Q1 of this year rounded out the company's strongest two-year posting in the North America system comparable sales performance in more…

Why investing in 'corporate governance' is key to restaurant survival

This will involve investing in legal counsel to prepare documents governing the relationships between your company's officers, directors, and shareholders…

The pre-shift meal: Sometimes simple is best for team building

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

One of the easiest and most effective options for "team building" is the pre-shift meal.

Consumers rank Panera, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, DQ as favorite brands

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

Results are in from a study created via a mobile insights platform that captures customer impressions of some of the nation's premier QSR brands.

5 considerations before going green

Before you make the leap to a greener restaurant, here are five important things you should know.

Krispy Kreme going private

May 9, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is going private, according to a company announcement. JAB Beech, which also has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs…

Time's up: FDA takes final step toward menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Menu-labeling expert Betsy Craig discusses some of the FDA's newest requirements.

Why restaurants should embrace 'Fail-Fast' methodology

by Tal Zvi Nathanel — US CEO, MyCheck

"When restaurants try something new, they aren’t looking to fail, they are looking to adapt or evolve. Fail fast is evolving, taking risks, and recognizing…

Site selection secrets for restaurant tenants

The commercial space chosen by a restaurant tenant can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.

El Pollo Loco hires former The Coffee Bean CEO

May 3, 2016

El Pollo Loco had hired John Dawson, former president and CEO of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, as its chief development officer. He is responsible for all…

Del Taco reports 15 consecutive quarters of growth

May 3, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants reported that its system-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 3.2 percent, and company-owned comparable restaurant sales were up 2.…

Tim Hortons, Burger King report strong Q1 sales

May 2, 2016

Sales are up at Tim Hortons and Burger King, according to the chains' parent company, Restaurant Brands International, which recently reported Q1 financial…

Dunkin' Brands president announces retirement

April 28, 2016

Dunkin' Brands announced today that Paul Twohig will retire as the brand's president at the end of the first quarter of 2017. The parent company of…

Negotiating the operating costs as rent for restaurant tenants

There are aspects of the operating costs that can be changed to the tenant's favor, although most commercial real estate professionals may explain that…

Yum! Brands reports 21% profit growth

April 25, 2016

Yum! Brands reported that Q1, which ended March 19, resulted in a better-than-expected core operating profit growth of 21 percent, driven by 42 percent growth…

Bytes for bites: How disparate data can boost QSR franchise profits

QSR giants are not exempt from the rule that businesses should base product offerings on customer preferences. They arguably have the most access to data, yet…

Enough of the 'why' on employee engagement, give me some 'how'

Creating engagement doesn’t need to be abstract, however, because the basics of engaging a workforce are commonly recognized business principles.