Organic juice QSR jumps on self-order kiosk bandwagon

Clean Juice installed its first kiosk to provide faster ordering, faster service and a way to address the labor shortage.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California

August 4, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items

August 4, 2021

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…

Dunkin' Donuts app available on Apple CarPlay

August 4, 2021

Dunkin' Donuts Perks members can now use the Dunkin' App via Apple CarPlay while ordering the donut chain's items while on the road, according to a company…

McDonald's to make masks mandatory in high COVID transmission areas

August 4, 2021

McDonald's announced this week that customers and employees will need to wear masks inside the restaurant in areas with high COVID-19 transmission, regardless…

Lunchbox gobbles up Spread

August 4, 2021

Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.

NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule

August 3, 2021

New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…

Appetize introduces subscription plan bundling hardware, software, payments

August 3, 2021

Appetize Technologies Inc., a digital and mobile commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Plus, a subscription plan that bundles cloud-based software…

Restaurant Management Software: A Buyer's Guide for Back of House

A comprehensive guide from SynergySuite to walk you through everything from deciding if you need back-of-house technology to narrowing it down to your final…

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PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

High Bluff Capital to acquire Church's Chicken

August 3, 2021

High Bluff Capital Partners, a private investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Church's Chicken, a QSR chicken restaurant chain.

Odd Burger opening in London, Ontario

August 3, 2021

Odd Burger, a vegan fast-food chain, is opening its fourth location in London, Ontario. Located at 645 Commissioners Road East, the restaurant brings the…

Personalization in the marketplace: A deep dive for QSRs

by Peter Klayman — Strategy, BR

Peter Klayman, the QSR and Restaurant Practice leader at Bottle Rocket, provides his take on the personalization tactics, or lack of those, that top national…

KFC eyeing South Carolina location

August 3, 2021

Kentucky Fried Chicken is hoping to open a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.

Dunkin' ups frozen drink rewards for limited time

August 3, 2021

Those Dunkin' frozen beverage lovers are getting a sweeter deal this week when it comes to loyalty rewards.

DoorDash expands ghost kitchen footprint

August 2, 2021

DoorDash has opened its second DoorDash Kitchens location in San Jose, California.

Self-order kiosk complements QSR’s ‘store of the future’

Since installation, more than a third of Red Rooster's customer orders are placed at self-order kiosks, which have improved customer convenience and store…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Workstream

Workstream is a hiring tool that helps restaurants source, screen, and onboard candidates faster through texting and automation. With Workstream, brands like…

Saladworks announces Flavor Your World original recipe contest winner

August 2, 2021

Amy Sarli-Prelle Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, has announced the winner of its "Flavor…

DQ Grill & Chill launches in Natchitoches

August 2, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corp. has launched a DQ Grill & Chill location in Natchitoches, Louisiana.