Subway announced Tuesday that it signed a deal to open more than 2,000 stores across South Asia, a move the fast-food chain called one of the “largest master franchise agreements in quick-service restaurant history.” The sandwich concept will work with Everstone Group, a South Asia-focused private investment firm, to open the locations in India, Sri… read more
Younger consumers apparently don’t like using paper coupons and its value-heavy approach hasn’t worked to generate sales . . . . RBI’s Burger King Moves Away from Paper Coupons Burger King is cutting coupons. Specifically, the fast-food chain has been reducing the frequency with which it uses paper coupons to get customers in the door…. read more
There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head-on. Blaze Pizza President and CEO Mandy Shaw share how her company is getting creative on finding interim solutions and meeting consumers’ demand for convenience and comfort food. Every brand… read more
Looking past the pandemic bump in the road, Xperience Restaurant Group is pushing forward with growth for its Sol Mexican Cocina and sister Solita Tacos & Margaritas brands, as well as the legacy Chevys Fresh Mex. The Cypress, Calif.-based multi-concept group’s parent Z Capital Partners LLC acquired the four Sol and two Loita restaurants in… read more
Team hailing from Rudy’s Bar-B-Q and Mighty Fine Burgers of K&N Management join to bring a fresher barbecue experience to Smokey Mo’s fans alongside rebrand. Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ, an authentic Texas barbeque chain with 16 locations throughout Central Texas and 21 years of successful corporate operations, announced new members of its leadership team. They… read more
The increase in safety work also signals that multi-unit operators are more actively assigning and enforcing the completion of this work as opposed to just assuming that it will get done. The restaurant industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been, in a word, impressive. Tough decisions have been made, new business strategies rolled out,… read more
The most crucial consideration is ensuring regulatory compliance. There’s a growing trend among restaurants, especially smaller establishments, to buy local ingredients. This can provide some of the freshest meat and produce around, and customers like knowing their patronage support nearby businesses. As beneficial as this practice can be, it can also come with some unique… read more
In organizations with a culture of food safety, everyone from the corporate CEO to the manager and janitorial staff feels accountable. After being sequestered in their homes for months due to COVID-19, consumers are reemerging with a hunger to dine out again. Restaurants are happy to welcome guests but are still reeling from massive changes… read more
The technology has been tested at multiple restaurants with positive results. McDonald’s revealed Wednesday that it’s turning to IBM to accelerate the growth of its automated voice-ordering technology. As part of the agreement, IBM will acquire McD Tech Labs, which was formed following the burger chain’s 2019 acquisition of Apprente, a leader in voice-based, conversational… read more
In many ways, White Castle is regarded as royalty in the ultra-competitive fast-food burger segment. With 362 restaurants in 14 states, it may not be the biggest chain compared to its Goliath-like competitors, but White Castle is leading the pack in longevity, industry firsts, and creating a cult-like following. Celebrating 100 years in business in… read more