Square unveils handheld device, next-gen food, beverage platform

May 13, 2025

Payment company Square has released Square Handheld, a pocketable POS for all restaurant businesses. For full-service restaurants, employees can take orders…

McDonald's to hire up to 375K employees this summer

May 13, 2025

McDonald's and its franchisees expect to hire up to 375,000 restaurant employees across the country this summer. This comes as the brand expects to expand its…

Wetzel's Pretzels expands Walmart partnership with Texas addition

May 13, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened the second Walmart bakery in the state of Texas. The bakery is located in Edinburg, Texas, according to a press release.

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

KFC Canada changes iconic bucket to feature hockey player Kyle Connor

May 12, 2025

KFC Canada recently made a change to the brand's iconic chicken buckets to feature Jets hockey player Kyle Connor, according to a press release.

White Castle to celebrate National Slider Day with free sliders

May 12, 2025

White Castle will celebrate National Slider Day on May 15 by offering customers a free Original Sliders. There is no purchase necessary, but customers can use…

Domino's Pizza partners with Cash App

May 9, 2025

Domino's Pizza has partnered with Cash App to give customers payment flexibility. This launch marks one of the first restaurant partnerships for Cash App Pay…

Beyond the burrito: How Taco John's 'People First' approach drives success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco John's emphasizes a "Putting People First" philosophy to combat employee turnover by investing in its corporate leadership, supporting franchisees and…

Botrista Debuts New Beverage Innovations, Expanded AI Capabilities at the National Restaurant Association Show

Botrista debuts new categories including dessert drinks and better for your options like: low calorie, functional, antioxidant, protein beverages, along with…

Popeyes UK hires 1st CMO

May 8, 2025

Popeyes UK has hired Jo Vaughton as the brand's first CMO. She begins her position in June and most recently served as marketing director for Pizza Express…

White Castle, Heelys team up for footwear drop

May 8, 2025

White Castle has partnered with wheeled footwear company Heelys to introduce a limited-edition collection of White Castle-branded Heelys shoes. The shoes will…

McDonald's to add its CosMc's drinks to regular menus

May 7, 2025

McDonald's will add its spinoff CosMc's drinks to its regular menu, according to its CEO Chris Kempczinski. During a Q1 earnings call, the Chicago-based burger…

Wetzel's Pretzels to open in Miami Macy's

May 7, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery at Macy's in the Dadeland Mall in Miami, according to a press release.

Smart Kitchens, Smarter Operations: The Next Leap in Restaurant Tech

Discover how Qu’s Smart Kitchen platform leverages IoT, AI, and real-time data to reduce costs, optimize energy, and streamline operations for multi-unit and…

DEEL Media, Pointsmith launch solution integrating print, digital retail signage

May 6, 2025

DEEL Media's digital signage solutions are now integrated with Pointsmith's software, The Engine, for an end-to-end, print-to-digital media content management…

Popeyes opens 7th store in Bucharest

May 6, 2025

Popeyes will open a restaurant in Bucharest this week with a grand opening celebration Wednesday in the food court of the Mega Mall shopping center, according…

How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

What if your next breakthrough idea came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? Hear from Shawn…

Beyond the counter: How kiosks are revolutionizing the fast food experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how self-service kiosk preference is pushing QSRs and fast casual to prioritize personalized, engaging digital experiences to boost loyalty and revenue.

Optimizing Your Online Ordering Site for a Seamless Customer Experience

In today’s digital-first world, an intuitive online ordering system is a vital tool for pizza restaurants.

National Pizza Day & The Big Game

National Pizza Day and The Big Game are both huge days for pizzerias, and this year, they fall on the same date.