FAT Brands names co-CEOs

May 12, 2023

Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen are now the top leaders at FAT Brands Inc.

Not Your Average Knots, Mountain Mike's Pizza Introduces Flavor-Packed Garlic Not-Knots!™

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Adds to Impressive Menu with New Limited Time Offer

Star Micronics CloudPRNT: Exploring A New Era Of POS Technology In Retail And Hospitality

CloudPRNT technology by Star Micronics allows Star printers to print from cloud-based software, helping with omnichannel and online ordering.

Burger King to shutter up to 400 units by end of 2023

May 11, 2023

Burger King is planning to close up to 400 units this year. CEO Joshua Kobza said in a Q1 earning call that the brand typically closes "a couple hundred…

Share the love with mom with the return of Mountain Mike’s heart-shaped pizza

Leading family-style pizza chain brings back popular fan favorite from May 11 to May 14.

Chatmeter clients using AI generator to manage feedback, social media

May 10, 2023

Chatmeter, a reputation management and brand intelligence company, has expanded its suite of generative AI tools to allow multi-location brands to decrease the…

Chowly intros 'Smart Pricing' to boost restaurant profitability

May 10, 2023

Chowly, which provides a digital ordering platform with point-of-sale systems, has created Smart Pricing, a solution aimed to help small and medium-sized…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr implements AI voice ordering

May 10, 2023

CKE Restaurant Holdings, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has partnered with OpenCity's AI proprietary voice ordering platform called "Tori" in…

Wendy’s Q1 builds on growth momentum

May 10, 2023

The Wendy's Company Q1 results build on the momentum the brand created last year and delivered the QSR's sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit global…

Sonic expands Georgia footprint with Atlanta opening

May 9, 2023

Sonic Drive-in has opened in Sandy Springs, Georgia, according to a press release.

Loyalty programs help increase restaurant's bottom line

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Loyalty programs have become bigger, better and more intuitive than ever. Rewards programs help a guest feel wanted and special, encourage repeat visits and…

Woman suing Subway over tuna seeks dismissal with caveat

May 8, 2023

Nilima Amin, who is suing Subway over claims its tuna isn't all tuna, wants the court to dismiss her case without prejudice, allowing her to re-ignite the…

Webinar to teach operators how to level up people strategy in 2023

May 8, 2023

Recruitment and retention remain operators' top concerns in the restaurant industry. In a free webinar titled "3 Steps to Level Up Your 2023 People Strategy…

How technology helped chicken brand PDQ build a better experience

May 8, 2023

PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, is a fast-casual chicken brand built around chef-driven concepts and mindful ingredients typically found in…

Odd Burger to acquire plant-based packaged goods company Zoglo's

May 8, 2023

Canada-based Odd Burger, vegan fast-food restaurants, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Zoglo's, a leader in the plant-based consumer packaged goods…

Sonic gears up for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2023

For teacher appreciation week, Sonic Drive-In has teamed up with award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to help teachers get the materials they need in the…

WOWorks, Shipley Do-Nuts, Noodles & Company execs say loyalty programs a must-have

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Panelists Blake Johnson, VP of marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Donna Josephson, CMO of Shiply Do-Nuts, Mark Kreiner, VP of marketing for WOWorks and Stacy…

Domino's franchisee utilizes modular units for 2 restaurants

May 5, 2023

Domino's franchisee Ty Turner has opened two new restaurants in Arkansas using modular units designed by SG ECHO LLC, according to a press release.

KFC giving away nuggets for Mother's Day

May 5, 2023

KFC is giving away free nuggets as part of the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal, according to a press release.

4 Key Takeaways On Retail Profitability From The 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study

Learn the four main takeaways on retail profitability and business operations insights from the 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study.