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- This is a question franchisees and franchisors might be asking for a while. t.co/70Potz8Ssm
- A new-look @PitaPitUSA is ready for its close up. @PeterRiggs talks about the fresh design. t.co/CWDHJaz3Px
- Does fast food have a hacker problem? t.co/R2v93JZl0v
- Everything you need to know about Thursday's launch of a KFC sandwich into space. Yes, you read that correctly. t.co/VfGVskAL4T
- Social media advertising should be a critical component of any restaurant, as @adaptly explains. t.co/DzGgAQbijp
- According to a study, brands like McDonald's don't need to worry about third-party delivery hurting in-store sales. t.co/ggqoHjUnS5
- The younger generations are getting a new generation of cleaner kids’ meals. t.co/uCkdcPeNWk t.co/FIBhwLW5jm
- Are there lessons to be learned in foodservice from marijuana? t.co/A2MAVFT0yx
- RT @TheIceologist: Urban farming could be next big boom for restaurant sourcing t.co/lB5XPH7KWW via @QSRmagazine #restaurants #farm…
- Patty Young, a former nurse practitioner, is building a family business at Kono To-Go. t.co/xgxcHWZceq
Industry News
In the second quarter, Sonic Corp. reported same-store sales declines of 7.4 percent year-over-year. It was even more pronounced at company-owned stores, where numbers dropped 8.9 percent and margins plummeted 330 basis points. Understandably, that made Thursday’s third-quarter reveal a bit of a...
Ingredients & Dayparts
Stepping into Tender Greens, a Los Angeles–based fast casual, is like stepping into the Thanksgiving meal of your dreams. The bustling open kitchen is lined with oversized serving bowls of creamy mashed potatoes, red and green butter lettuce with tarragon dressing, and rare albacore tuna grilled to...
Growth
From Wan Kim’s vantage point, the size of the trophy isn’t changing. You can just remove the cup sleeve, take off the protective lid, and stick a straw in it. “Why do you think so many people are wearing yoga pants?” says Kim, the owner and CEO of Smoothie King, a 44-year-old brand that expects to...
Industry News
A new design rollout across several Pita Pit locations is helping the quick-service brand prepare for the future.
Around “half a dozen,” locations in the system have the new design, Pita Pit USA president Peter Riggs says, which includes new tables, paint, and lighting changes, along with a change...
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The Obama Administration, through the U.S. Department of Labor as well as the National Labor Relations Board, made it clear that it was going to take an active role in reshaping the landscape of employment and independent contractor relationships.
In early 2015, the DOL issued guidance regarding...
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All it takes is one.
When it comes to data security, a restaurant’s defense is only as good as the weakest link in the system, says Varun Badhwar, CEO and co-founder of RedLock, a cloud infrastructure security firm. And big, franchised restaurant chains offer many points of entry for would-be...
Industry News
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent company of Burger King, could be facing a $500 million class-action lawsuit from a group of irate Tim Hortons franchisees. The Great White North Franchisee Association is seeking a class-action lawsuit against the company, which also owns Popeyes,...
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In 2016, more than half of U.S. restaurant IT decision-makers planned to invest in technology to improve customer engagement/guest loyalty. With diners craving more convenience and customization, restaurants are racing to provide faster service and product diversification.
As the competition among...
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Captain D’s, a leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in McDonough, Georgia. Located at 530 Highway 81 East, this new restaurant marks the brand’s 99th location in the state and emphasizes Captain D’s accelerated franchise and corporate...
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On the heels of announcing Curry Up Now’s purchase of Tava Kitchen and securing their place as the nation’s largest fast casual Indian restaurant chain, Curry Up Now announces the hiring of Fransmart to expand Curry Up Now restaurants across North America. The Indian fast-casual and food truck...
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What do you call an all-natural cheeseburger topped with fried pickles, roasted jalapeños, fried onions, and smoky BBQ sauce? The Mama Burger; just one of the delicious new items added to Tasty Burger’s menu.
Several new items announced join the neighborhood burger joint’s menu full-time...
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The Taco Bueno family is rapidly growing as they welcome Chief Operating Officer Tony Darden and Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Beddoe to the fold. Both executives hail from distinguished industry positions and will bring innovation and processes to the table to expand Taco Bueno in reputation,...
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Cicis, a leading family-friendly pizza buffet restaurant company known for its unlimited pizza, pasta, salad, soup, and dessert offerings, named brand marketing veteran Billie Jo Waara to the position of chief marketing officer.
Waara most recently served as CMO at Cheyenne, Wyoming-based...
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If there was ever any doubt about the power that the millennial generation has over dining trends, the 2017 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show put those to rest.
In food and beverages, kitchen innovations, and technology, the preferences of millennials—and even Generation Z, or...
Industry News
Dippin’ Dots, LLC, the leading maker of flash-frozen beaded ice cream and frozen treats, posted double-digit growth in 2016, led by the company’s focus on account development and retention, strong franchising sales and expanded distribution to entertainment venues and third-party retail outlets...
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Didn't make it out to this year's National Restaurant Association Show? Got lost in the crowd of nearly 70,000 attendees? Not to worry. We have you covered with 11 of the coolest finds from the floor. From kitchen equipment to cold brew coffee, here are some of the standout products that could...
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Enterprise systems are more advanced than ever. Not only do they provide vital business information, but they can also make maintaining a consistent menu database across the brand easier than it’s ever been.
For those limited-service brands that don’t yet have mobile ordering, consider three words of advice from Nike: Just do it.Within the next three years, every quick serve with any kind of regional or national footprint will have mobile ordering system-wide, says Russell Zack, senior vice president of
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
When investors are ready to sink their cash into up-and-coming brands, they love to find unique concepts with passionate fans, enthusiasm from franchisees, and a differentiated product offering.
There was a time when kids’ meals were for kids.
From Wan Kim’s vantage point, the size of the trophy isn’t changing. You can just remove the cup sleeve, take off the protective lid, and stick a straw in it.
Many restaurateurs are ready to feel the warm spring breeze, as it means diners will rid themselves of their cabin fevers and begin eating out again. But restaurateurs and their guests are not the only ones who are excited—pests are too.
Today’s fast-casual industry is at the leading edge of breakfast innovation.
Some ideas about breakfast are rooted in tradition.One is that it’s the most important meal of the day. Your mother may have said it, but researchers aren’t so sure. Another idea about breakfast, that it’s a matter of routine, has more validation.