News & Media
Consumers a bit more impatient at drive-thrus, carryout
December 20, 2021
Consumers are becoming more impatient when waiting for their food at drive-thrus and pick-up windows thanks in part to technology in restaurants, according to…
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Why employee reviews still important to operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
As more Americans leave their jobs, are performance reviews still viable in the workplace?
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos enters Las Vegas market
December 17, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a development deal to bring five locations to Las Vegas. The stores will be owned by Nate Pollock, Frank Melfi and Marisa Floyd.
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McDonald's to get back $105M from fired CEO
December 17, 2021
McDonald's has settled its lawsuit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who must repay more than $100 million he received as severance for leaving the…
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Wetzel's Pretzels debuts drive-thru location
December 17, 2021
Pasadena, California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a drive-thru prototype location in Hemet, Southern California.
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Taco Bell hosting NYE party in Times Square
December 17, 2021
Taco Bell is hosting a private New Year's Eve event on Dec. 31 at its Times Square location. Eligible fans will receive an email today complete with RSVP…
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Revel Systems partners with global payments platform Adyen
December 17, 2021
Revel Systems, a market leading cloud-native point of sale and business management platform, is partnering with Adyen, a global payments platform. Leveraging…
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Focus Brands to expand non-traditional locations
December 16, 2021
Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release.
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Taco Bell to raise minimum wage, offer plant-based meat
December 16, 2021
Taco Bell has outlined ambitious plans for 2022, including raising wages to $15 in company-owned stores and evolving its menu to include plant-based meats…
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Embed Signage helps power Krispy Kreme's 'hole in the wall'
December 16, 2021
Krispy Kreme's store in the Edinburgh St. James Quarter shopping center in Scotland opened its doors this summer, equipped with an eye-catching display from…
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White Castle to release NFTs
December 16, 2021
White Castle is partnering with Doodle Labs Corp. to release a generative art NFT collection on the Ethereum blockchain.
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Popeyes signs master franchise agreement for France, Monaco
December 15, 2021
Popeyes has inked a deal with French restaurant group napaqaro to develop and grow the chicken brand in France and Monaco over the coming years, according to a…
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Avoid these mistakes when buying commercial kitchen equipment
by Damon Shrauner — Senior Sales Consultant, chefbuyer.com
Kitchen equipment is costly. Making such a long-term investment means proper planning. Use these tips to help avoid the most common mistakes.
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Lyft teams with Olo on restaurant delivery
December 15, 2021
Ride share company Lyft is teaming up with Olo, and its on-demand commerce platform Dispatch, to deliver digital orders for Olo's restaurant network brands.
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Chick’nCone to expand St. Louis footprint
December 15, 2021
Chick'nCone will expand its franchise presence in St. Louis, introducing 10 locations throughout the next 10 years. The brand is known for serving crispy…
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Restaurant employees satisfied but not with wages
December 14, 2021
Restaurant employees, overall, are satisfied with their jobs but not with their wages. That is a prime finding of a study from 7shifts, a team management…
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Philadelphia to require COVID vaccine for indoor dining
December 14, 2021
Philadelphia is the latest city to require proof of vaccination inside dining establishments. Diners will have to show their vaccination card and a government…
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Former NY Giant Victor Cruz to open New Jersey Krystal restaurants
December 14, 2021
New York Giants former wide receiver Victor Cruz has partnered with Krystal restaurants to bring the brand out of the Southeast for the first time in its…
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KFC teams with Grammy-nominated Jack Harlow
December 14, 2021
Kentucky Fried Chicken has partnered with Grammy-nominated rapper and Louisville, Kentucky, native Jack Harlow to promote the brand over the next year…
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Jack in the Box releases Spicy Cluck Sandwich
December 14, 2021
Jack in the Box has launched a Spicy Cluck Sandwich, according to a press release.
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