KFC

The largest limited-service franchisees by region

By Mary Chapman on Aug. 04, 2017

A look at the largest franchisees in each region finds companies that are experts in their markets, and have local management and distribution to support franchisee stores.

Yum! trades $185M investment for control of KFC’s marketing

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2015

The funds will be used to buy new kitchen equipment and speed up unit rehabs.

This week’s 5 restaurant nightmares: Justice for all?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2016

The industry can only hope the court and social media developments of the past week will not be true precedents.

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in September

By Lizzy Freier and Michelle Zalesny on Oct. 02, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Food

'Grocerants’

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 01, 2015

“CPG retailers putting a major emphasis—both in square footage and in the quality and culinary component—on their fresh food,” says Justin Massa, founder and president of Chicago researcher Food Genius.

Marketing

7 restaurant attempts to snag gift business

By Jackson Lewis on Dec. 07, 2016

With consumers prowling stores and the internet for gift ideas, some restaurants are ready with suggestions that could also make their holidays a little happier.

Marketing