Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

by Mike Schwartz — Senior Vice President, Member Value, IFMA

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must…

Thanx + Qu: Shaping the Future of Guest Engagement

Qu is excited to announce our partnership with Thanx, enhancing guest engagement through Loyalty 3.0. This integration uses rich guest data for personalized…

Star Micronics Unveils the Next mC-Print3: Connectivity and Sustainability Redefined

The mC-Print31Ci and mC-Print31CBi thermal receipt printers, featuring CloudPRNT Next and Ultra-C technology, set new benchmarks in speed, efficiency, and…

Wendy's offers Honey Buddy breakfast sandwich for $1 with purchase

July 23, 2024

Wendy's is offering a $1 Honey Buddy for $1 with any purchase through brand's app during breakfast hours every week through Sept. 30. The Honey Buddy is a…

Chick-fil-A launches new installment of game, merch collection

July 23, 2024

Chick-fil-A has launched a new installment of its Code Moo interactive digital game. Gamers can play weekly to win free food through Aug. 17, according to a…

Report: McDonald's to extend $5 value meal offering

July 23, 2024

McDonald's $5 value meal isn't going away at the end of the month. Instead, the Chicago-based burger chain will extend its $5 offering, according to a CNBC…

SynergySuite Secures Finalist Status in Two SaaS Award Categories

SynergySuite, a leading provider of restaurant and hospitality technology solutions, is excited to announce being named a finalist in two prestigious…

Hollywood Arby's closes due to California minimum wage hike

July 22, 2024

A family-owned Arby's restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has closed its doors after 55 years due to California's $20-an-hour minimum wage law…

El Pollo Loco releases 3 Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos

July 22, 2024

El Pollo Loco has added three Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos to its menu. Guacamole is available at no extra charge. The burritos are priced at $9.99, according…

Layne's Chicken Fingers finds success with various models

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Layne's has seen consistent store sales with various real estate models. Eric Reed, the brand's chief development officer, explores how different models can…

Pokeworks Rolls Out Boba Teas, Smoothies, and a Hawaiian Dream Vacation in Partnership with Botrista

Experience exotic flavors and enter to win a dream vacation to Hawaii

Reusable Cups: The Growing Trend and the Need for Linerless Sticky Labels

The restaurant trend of using reusable cups to increase sustainability in operations is gaining momentum. Linerless sticky labels make it practical.

Carl's Jr. adds bagel seasoning menu only in Palm Springs

July 18, 2024

Carl's Jr. is spicing things up this summer with an "audacious" lineup featuring a flavor many wouldn't expect: everything bagel seasoning, according to a…

Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system

July 18, 2024

Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…

CBS NorthStar, Kea transforming phone ordering with voice AI

July 18, 2024

To advance digital transformation to the phone channel, Kea is pairing its Voice AI with CBS NorthStar's POS software. Since 2022, Kea's Voice AI has answered…

The Foodservice Tools Restaurants Need in 2024

The right kitchen equipment is more than just a convenience—it is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring quality, and staying competitive. These tools…

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Sonic partners becomes Official QSR of SEC

July 17, 2024

Sonic has partnered with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and SEC Network as the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the SEC. The deal kicked off July 1 and…

Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Georgia

July 17, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked an 18-unit deal with franchisees Alvin Shah, Shahid Panjwani and Seth Bickle to open in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The first…

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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