Subway co-founder dies at 90

November 19, 2021

Dr. Peter Buck, the co-founder of Subway, died Nov. 18. Buck was 90, according to a statement from Subway.

How to analyze POS data effectively

November 19, 2021

Your POS system has the capability to store all the data you need to improve your business, but how do you know what information you need? How do you use that…

Starbucks tops social media paid advertising

November 19, 2021

Starbucks' paid ad campaigns are the top paid share-of-voice, defined by the percentage of sponsored impressions on social media, according to a study by…

Taco Bell Foundation announces scholarship application period

November 19, 2021

The Taco Bell Foundation has opened the Live Más Scholarship application period, offering up to $7 million in scholarships to ambitious students across the…

Del Taco tamales back for limited time

November 19, 2021

Del Taco is bringing back its popular and authentic Mexican tamales for a limited time only, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's debuts Fry Love Express

November 18, 2021

Checker's & Rally's Fry Love Express, a 43-foot trailer, is traveling around the U.S. giving away the company's French fries, according to a press release.

Jolt launches digital communication tool

November 18, 2021

Jolt Software, a digital food safety and operations execution software company, has launched Jolt Communication Manager, according to a press release.

Toast offering upgrades to help restaurants better manage employees, third-party orders

November 18, 2021

Toast, an all-in-one platform built for restaurants, has created a suite of products to help restaurants retain employees, access sales more quickly and manage…

Plant Power Fast Food taps Michele Lange as director of training, development

November 18, 2021

Plant Power Restaurant Group has appointed Michele Lange as director of training and development.

Creating Customer Stickiness Through the Right POS Partner

When looking for a new POS system, think beyond the product. Think partnership. Evaluate POS systems and companies against four areas proven to generate…

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McDonald's offers Egg McMuffin at throwback price

November 17, 2021

McDonald's will offer its Egg McMuffin for 63 cents on Nov. 18 exclusively through the McDonald's app, according to a company press release.

Robotic kitchen maker Nommi seeks to raise $20M

November 17, 2021

Nommi, maker of a fully automatied kitchen that features a pickup locker, is looking to raise up to $20 million in seed capital, according to a press…

Restaurant Analytics: The Art of Asking the Right Questions

Your restaurant technology stores all the data you need to improve your business, but how do you know what information you need?

How self-service applications are changing customer behavior

November 16, 2021

In a world where self-service technology plays a vital role in everyday life, brands and retailers need to understand the changing needs in customers' demands.

Black Box Intelligence: Promising Insights for the QSR Industry

Black Box Intelligence shares findings on sales recovery from data spanning the last two years, as well as the challenges restaurants are still facing during…

Nathan's Famous SVP takes grocery delivery start-up CEO role

November 16, 2021

James Walker is leaving his position as senior vice president at Nathan's Famous to take the role of CEO at Buyk, a real-time retail service promising…

KFC debuts Quick Pick-Up system

November 16, 2021

Kentucky Fried Chicken is launching a Quick Pick-Up system to help customers avoid long wait times in drive-thru lines, according to a company press release.

White Castle celebrates 100 years, National Fast Food Day

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

White Castle turned 100 this year. Learn how the brand celebrated a century of serving up iconic burgers and how it plans to mark National Fast Food Day today.

Jack in the Box opens in Glendale, Arizona

November 16, 2021

Jack in the Box Inc. is opening a franchised store in Glendale, Arizona. The store is located at 9152 West Glendale Avenue near State Farm Stadium and is owned…

Jack's introduces chicken sandwich lineup

November 16, 2021

Jack's Family Restaurants (Jack's) has announced its latest chicken sandwich line-up and a LTO called the Cheesy Bacon Chicken Sandwich. Smothered in melty…