Advancing the restaurant industry with AI innovations in 2024

by Daniel Hawes — Vice President of Product Design, Givex

From VR dining experiences to predictive inventory management, the infusion of AI into the restaurant industry marks a transition from traditional practices to…

Chick-fil-A joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

April 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, making it the first restaurant brand to join. The Pact is a national effort to reduce food waste across the…

Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in El Mirage, Arizona

April 19, 2024

Checkers & Rally's, the fast-food chain known for its double drive-thru and burger-and-fries focus, has opened a location in El Mirage, Arizona. The…

Givex's best-in-class POS solution a boon to restaurant brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Networld Media Group Editor Mandy Detwiler chats with Don Smith, director of business development for…

Optimizing Omnichannel Experiences with Best Labeling Practices for SMBs

Explore the transformative power of Star Micronics' smart labeling solutions to elevate SMBs’ omnichannel experiences and increase customer satisfaction.

Sonic debuts new fries

April 18, 2024

Sonic Drive-In is giving its iconic fries their first makeover in 10 years, according to a press release.

Church's Texas Chicken releases Signature Hot Sauce

April 18, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken is introducing its first-ever Signature Hot Sauce, featuring a blend of habañero peppers, red chilies, roasted garlic and spices…

Pretzelmaker to hand out free Pretzel Bites on National Pretzel Day

April 18, 2024

Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is once again rolling out free Pretzel Bites to celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, according to a press…

Little Caesars to add more than 30 restaurants across 7 states

April 18, 2024

Little Caesars has signed franchise agreements to open more than 30 restaurants in seven U.S. markets, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders creates 'signature color' with Pantone Color Institute

April 18, 2024

Smalls Sliders has launched a signature color, Smorange, thanks to a collaborative effort between the burger brand and the Pantone Color Institute.

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.

Chick-fil-A awards record $26M in scholarships

April 17, 2024

Chick-fil-A has awarded a record $26.44 million in scholarships to restaurant employees in 2024, the highest amount in the company's history.

Wetzel's Pretzels opens location in Colorado Walmart

April 17, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location inside a Walmart store in Aurora, Colorado. The bakery is owned by Juveisa Prada, a longtime Wetzel's employee who…

Restaurant technology can help lessen burden on restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and…

ItsaCheckmate introduces restaurant kiosk solution

April 16, 2024

ItsaCheckmate has introduced a customizable restaurant kiosk solution designed to resolve common user experience issues and brand limitations of its…

Domino's goes big with New York Style Pizza

April 16, 2024

Domino's Pizza is offering a new hand-tossed, thin-crust pizza inspired by the New York-style pie, according to a press release.

Networld Media Group partnering with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Fast Casual’s parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard partners with Oreo on sweet treats

April 16, 2024

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is launching two frozen treats in partnership with Oreo. The offerings include a Cold Brew Frozen Coffee made with Oreo…

Temple study reviews negative effects of self-service kiosks

April 15, 2024

Temple University has released a study on the negative effects of self-service kiosks in fast-casual restaurant settings.

California Burger King franchisee expands kiosks

April 15, 2024

A Burger King franchisee in California is expanding digital order kiosks in response to the state's $20 minimum wage policy for fast food workers.