Quick Service

China emerges as potential buyer of Yum's Chinese operation

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2016

A government-related entity has teamed up with KKR to make a bid, according to a news report.

Consumers OK with paying fees to insure workers, poll says

By Kelly Killian on Apr. 28, 2014

A new study finds that more than half of consumers are willing to pay an extra fee to cover employee health insurance costs at restaurants.

Operations

Sonic hits on a program to boost margins

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2018

The initiative teaches franchisees how to use their POS and back-office systems as more effective cost-cutting tools.

Krispy Kreme tries 3-pointer with Nike tie-in

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2016

Basketball fans can buy a pair of Ky-rispy Kremes from the Ky-rispy Kreme truck, but only for a limited time.

Food

Feeding Gen Z

By Patricia Cobe on May 27, 2014

Restaurants are creating new kids' menu ideas to win over today's young customers and their families.

Financing

Domino’s says its sales are withstanding third-party delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2018

The chain's stock soared more than 8% after another strong sales quarter, aided by more delivery orders.

Kitchen co-founder plans low-ticket QSR entry

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 23, 2016

Kimbal Musk, a well-known figure in the farm-to-table movement, says the venture will sell grab-and-go items for under $5.

Food

Waffles are king at the Castle

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 17, 2014

Belgian waffles are the carriers of choice for a breakfast sandwich at White Castle.

Magazine

August 2016

Aug. 11, 2016

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Shifting service edition

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2014

Years from now, the industry may look back at this moment as the point where restaurant service shifted to science fiction.

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