Fast-food market to grow by $123.4B from 2022 to 2027

October 30, 2023

The fast-food market is estimated to grow by $123.43 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a report by Technavio. The segment will grow at a CAGR of 3.28%…

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

Will the joint-employer ruling destroy restaurant franchising?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to…

Andy’s Frozen Custard partners with Dallas Mavericks

October 27, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks, naming the brand as The Official Frozen Treat Sponsor of the team. As part of the sponsorship…

Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

Jimmy John's franchisee inks deal for 7 Toppers Pizza units

October 27, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has inked a seven-unit deal with new franchisee Corbett Harris, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, for the Greenville…

SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years

October 26, 2023

Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…

Taco John's reopens Rapid City, South Dakota location

October 26, 2023

Taco John's is reopening its Rapid City, South Dakota, restaurant today. The Campbell Streete location was the brand's first franchisee-owned location…

Jollibee to open 2nd location in Washington

October 26, 2023

Chicken chain Jollibee will open its second location in Washington on Oct. 29, according to a press release.

Checkers and Rally's opens corporate unit in Orlando

October 26, 2023

Checkers and Rally's has opened a corporate unit in Orlando at 10793 South John Young Parkway, according to a press release.

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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McDonald's to get rid of McFlurry spoons

October 25, 2023

The McFlurry spoon is on its last leg. Chicago-based burger chain McDonald's is retiring the dessert spoon in favor of a more sustainable option, according to…

Domino's to give away $1M in pizza to customers with student loan payments

October 25, 2023

As part of its Emergency Pizza promotion, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza is handing out free pizza to those with student loan payments, according to a press…

Taco Bell to offer free tacos to NJ residents after 'Taco Tuesday' liberated in state

October 25, 2023

Taco Bell took Taco John's to task earlier this year to get the latter brand to relinquish its "Taco Tuesday" trademark. Taco John's gave up its trademark…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Growing Throughout California With First Ventura County Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Now Open in Oxnard

Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

Pizza Hut launches $7 Deal Lover's Menu

October 24, 2023

Pizza Hut is launching a $7 Deal Lover's Menu with 17 dishes in which customers choose two items for $7 each. The pizza chain is marketing the deals with…

The future of automation and self service

The rise of linked technologies, from 5G and upcoming 6G networks to AI and the Internet of Things, is rapidly transforming the linked destinies of automation…

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Marco's Pizza launches handheld Pizzoli menu item

October 24, 2023

Marco's Pizza has launched the Pizzoli, a handheld menu item featuring meats and cheeses rolled into the brand's house-made dough. It's finished with garlic…

White Castle offers free meal for vets, active-duty service members

October 23, 2023

White Castle will offer a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members on Nov. 11, according to a press…