A thing for wings

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

From QSRs to sports bars, wings are on menus everywhere. Why?

#CONNECTsummit14: Beacons offer immediacy, simplicity and context

Beacons are powerful tools, enabling marketers to push the right message to the right person in the right place at the right time.

#CONNECTsummit14: Smartphones are 'remote control for life'

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Smartphones are the "remote control for life," especially for Millennials.

You heard it here first: first franchisees become important brand ambassadors

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the world of restaurants, the first franchisee can be critically important for a company that hopes to expand its growth through franchising.

Noodles & Company reports limp Q2 comps

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Noodles & Company posted disappointing Q2 results, with comps declining 1 percent for company owned stores, 2.2 percent for franchised stores and 1.1 percent…

Doing digital signage right

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The retail food industry depends on suggestive selling and upselling, according to restaurant franchisee and digital signage provider Ernest Koury, and when…

Summit will help fast casual restaurants 'think mobile first'

CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit coming up Aug. 18-20 will feature the CEOs of Firehouse Subs and McAlister's Deli.

Putting customers in the driver's seat: Which Wich adds drive-thru

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Driven by a desire to serve his customers, franchisee adds drive-thru to his fast casual sandwich restaurant.

No soup for you? SoupMobiles could change that

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Low cost, powerful brand story make SoupMobiles attractive to new franchisees, CEO Lloyd Sugarman says.

A look at some international fast casual concepts

From poutine to crêpes, international fast casual concepts offer variety.

Morgan makes the leap from Smashburger to Tava Indian Kitchen

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tava aims to expand throughout San Francisco and into Denver.

Homestyle Dining leverages smaller footprint to create 'plush fast casual' steak concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bo's Steak & Grill features a backyard barbecue theme, with country music, denim and red solo cups.

Breakfast takes a bite out of Panera comps in Q2

The quarter represented the first time in six quarters the company registered a year-over-year increase in transactions.

McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'

Teriyaki Madness inks franchise deal with not-for-profit organization

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Both entities expect to benefit from the non-profit/for-profit partnership.

New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.

Turning social media likes into restaurant traffic

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offer customers something, like a discount or a recipe, in return for their like.

Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.

LevelUp's new StartUp program aimed at limited-service restaurants

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumers don't become comfortable making mobile payments until their third transaction.

Pasta Patrol: Fazoli's takes brand door-to-door to reach seniors, families

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Community marketing efforts help double visits from senior adults.