Checkmate acquires Voicebite

May 8, 2024

Checkmate, a restaurant ordering solutions provider, has acquired VoiceBite, a voice AI company.

Papa Johns promotes Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer

May 8, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has promoted Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer. Milburn succeeds Shane Hutchins, who will retire after 26 years with…

PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of…

Phygital dining and the rising demand for self-service kiosks

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The 2024 Phygital Index Report by Tillster unveils rising demand for phygital dining experiences, emphasizing self-service kiosks and consistent ordering…

Pizza Hut names Carl Loredo president of Pizza Hut U.S.

May 7, 2024

Pizza Hut has named Juan Carlos “Carl” Loredo as president of Pizza Hut U.S., reporting to Aaron Powell, Pizza Hut Division CEO, effective June 3.

White Castle Celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'

May 7, 2024

White Castle is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the cult classic film "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" with a variety of promotions for fans.

How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

5 reasons every QSR should use CO2 monitoring solution for inventory

by Dave Wiens — CEO, Pulsa, Inc.

Do you know how much CO2 is in your drink tank? Telemetry can help keep track of your soda machine's needs.

White Castle uses historical posters for National Hamburger Month

May 6, 2024

White Castle is celebrating National Hamburger Month by revisiting its historical commitment to quality, affordability and convenience, according to a press…

Chicago's Rainbow Cone to sweeten up Southern California

May 6, 2024

Residents of Southern California can soon experience a Chicago favorite through a multi-unit franchise agreement between The Original Rainbow Cone and local…

How Budderfly reduces energy costs, helps QSRs become greener

May 6, 2024

Restaurant owners learned how to cut expenses and become more eco-friendly from a recent webinar sponsored by Budderfly and hosted by Networld Media Group. The…

Marco's Pizza appoints Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel

May 6, 2024

Marco's Pizza has appointed franchising law veteran Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel, according to a press release.

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…

Cubby’s Expands Restaurant Tech Stack and Continues Expansion.

Controlling food costs is always top of mind for Cubby’s, a Utah-based multi-unit restaurant brand committed to fresh, high-quality ingredients. The concept …

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NCR Voyix, Olo deepen partnership to enhance restaurant guest data, ordering

May 3, 2024

NCR Voyix and Olo, leaders in digital commerce and restaurant technology respectively, are expanding their longstanding partnership. The move integrates Olo's…

Baskin-Robbins launches ice cream treats inspired by movie 'IF'

May 3, 2024

Baskin-Robbins is partnering with Paramount Pictures' new film "IF" to offer a limited-edition menu of ice cream treats inspired by the movie's characters…

Report finds rising costs push diners to value-conscious choices

May 2, 2024

With Americans consuming an estimated 50 billion hamburgers annually, restaurants are facing a challenge: how to keep customers coming back in the face of…

Krispy Kreme to enter Germany

May 2, 2024

Krispy Kreme will enter the German market through a franchise agreement with restaurant group ISH Kreme. This marks the company's largest franchise deal to…

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Chick-fil-A awards $300K in scholarships

May 1, 2024

Chick-fil-A has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to college students across the country, according to a press release.