Yumpingo integrates with Toast

November 15, 2022

Experience management platform provider Yumpingo is integrating its technology with the Toast platform to provide customer satisfaction data at the location…

Popeyes to expand UK footprint

November 15, 2022

Popeyes plans to open 20 more sites in the U.K., bringing the total to 31, according to a Mirror report.

Charlamagne Tha God, wife become Krystal franchisees

November 15, 2022

Multimedia mogul Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelvey, and his wife and business partner, Jessica Gadsden-McKelvey, have become Krystal franchisees. The pair…

Popeyes introduces Blackened Chicken Sandwich

November 15, 2022

Popeyes has introduced a breading-free Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The chicken is marinated for 12 hours and seasoned with Cajun and Creole spices, according…

Limited-services brands help GiftAMeal donate 1M meals

November 14, 2022

GiftAMeal, a St. Louis-based startup founded by Andrew Glantz that provides meals and groceries to local communities in need, has donated its 1 millionth meal…

Deals not proving to be a big draw for restaurant patrons

November 14, 2022

Restaurant customers are more focused on food quality, friendly service, taste and affordability rather than deals a restaurant may be offering.

ParTech launches subscription feature for restaurants, convenience stores

November 14, 2022

ParTech Inc. is offering restaurants and convenience stores a subscription solution for launching and managing subscription programs as part of its Punchh…

Subway focuses growth on non-traditional locations, smart fridges

November 14, 2022

Subway is strategically growing its non-traditional locations, such as airports, truck stop plazas, colleges campuses and hospitals, but the brand is also…

Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Chick-fil-A brings back 2 holiday fan favorites

November 11, 2022

Two fan favorites are returning Chick-fil-A: the Peppermint Chip Shake and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Both will be available starting Nov. 14, according to a press…

Wendy's to debut peppermint Frosty

November 11, 2022

Wendy's is on a roll with its flavored Frosty LTOs. The brand will offer a peppermint Frosty for a limited time this holiday season. Wendy's launched a…

KFC apologizes for app alert celebrating Kristallnacht with cheesy chicken

November 11, 2022

KFC blames a "bot" for an app alert telling Germany customers to celebrate Kristallnacht with cheesy chicken, according to a BBC report.

How to maintain your online reputation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Can those dreaded one-star reviews be reversed? Experts say yes if handled correctly.

US Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings, boosted by inflation

November 11, 2022

US Foods lifted its Q3 2022 sales and earnings, boosted by food cost inflation, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Learn how a sustainable, Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service partner can boost your bottom line

In this webinar, learn how your locations can have guaranteed energy savings using Budderfly’s energy efficiency program. We will show you how to get free…

Carl's Jr. expands European footprint with Switzerland entrance

November 10, 2022

Carl's Jr. is coming to Switzerland, according to a press release.

Burger King introduces Italian Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich

November 10, 2022

Burger King is bringing a taste of Italy to its Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Beginning Nov. 14, the BK Italian Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich will be…

Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…

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Wendy’s revenue reflects healthy Q3 2022 growth

November 9, 2022

Wendy's total revenues in Q3 2022 hit $532.6 million, a healthy increase from $470.3 million in the third quarter of 2021 and the brand's operating profit was…