How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Deliverect integrates with Toast

January 20, 2023

Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…

Restaurants to lean on marketing while facing competition from coffee chains, c-stores

by Emil Davityan — CEO and co-founder, Bluedot

QSRs are grappling with fast-emerging competition from coffee chains luring customers away with faster drive-thrus and convenience stores offering an enticing…

Taco Cabana adds 2 Double Crunch Pizza flavors to menu

January 20, 2023

Texas-based Taco Cabana has released two Double Crunch Pizza flavors beginning this February, according to a press release.

Yum Brands hit with ransomware attack

January 20, 2023

Yum Brands confirmed a data breach earlier this week in a company statement. According to a TechCrunch report, the ransomware attack resulted in stolen company…

ConverseNow teams with Delphi Display on AI drive-thru ordering

January 19, 2023

ConverseNow, a provider of AI-powered voice technology for restaurants, has teamed with Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of technology solutions for the…

Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken Wings

January 19, 2023

Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Wings are back and are being offered with a Mexican Pizza and Crunchy Tacos in the Ultimate Game Day Box from Jan. 26-Feb. 9…

Focus Brands announces 3 chief staff leaders

January 19, 2023

Focus Brands has added three senior leaders to its management team, according to a press release.

Partteam & OEMKiosks introduces foodservice software

January 18, 2023

Partteam & OEMKiosks, a kiosk manufacturer based in Portugal, has introduced YCanteen/YSnack software for the foodservice sector to allow users to choose…

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

Brand that took over Russian McDonald's to enter Kazakhstan?

January 18, 2023

The Russian company that bought out McDonald's in its homeland may be headed for Kazakhstan. Vkusno & Tochka (which translates to "tasty and that's it"…

Bojangles, brewery craft Hard Sweet Tea for retail sale

January 18, 2023

Bojangles has crafted its Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea in conjunction with Appalachian Mountain Brewery, according to a press release.

Wienerschnitzel launches aggressive franchising program

January 17, 2023

Wienerschnitzel has debuted a limited-time franchise incentive program dubbed "Hot Dogs for Profits." The initiative is designed to attract qualified…

Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

Mr. Gatti's expands Texas footprint

January 17, 2023

Mr. Gatti's sold 24 units in 2022 and celebrated the opening of several new restaurants in Texas, according to a press release.

PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

Tim Hortons opens 600th unit in China

January 17, 2023

Tim Hortons has opened its 600th coffee shop in China, according to a press release.

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Krystal unveils smaller prototype

January 16, 2023

Krystal has unveiled a smaller prototype in Center Point, Alabama. The 1,700-square-foot drive-thru features the first company store opening in more than …