News & Media
Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia
April 18, 2022
Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.
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Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment
April 18, 2022
Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…
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Taco Bell fan favorite finally back
April 18, 2022
Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza is back — finally. Rumors have been swirling for months, but recording artist Doja Cat announced last weekend that the popular menu…
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Toast launches POS system geared toward limited-service restaurants
April 18, 2022
Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has launched Toast for Quick Service, a purpose-built solution for limited-service restaurants of…
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Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's partner with Punchh for enhanced loyalty program
April 14, 2022
CKE Restaurant Holdings, parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has selected Punchh to introduce an upgraded digital loyalty program to all of their…
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McDonald's Canada to test EV trucks for distribution
April 14, 2022
A Canadian McDonald's distributor is testing out Volvo Trucks' new electrified heavy-duty trucks, according to a Business Insider report.
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Original ChopShop, McAllister's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders share clever marketing tips
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.
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Nathan's Famous partners with Let us Nudge to fill tables
April 13, 2022
Nathan's Famous has announced a partnership with Let us Nudge, an emergent restaurant technology solution that provides table seating efficiencies during both…
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Fat Brands focusing on QSR brands
April 13, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, and 15 other restaurant concepts, said its Quick-Service Division has signed 2…
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Taco John's Manhattan location reopens after fire
April 13, 2022
Taco John's International has announced the reopening of its Manhattan following a year's closure due to fire damage. The remodeled restaurant is located at…
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Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Las Vegas
April 13, 2022
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, according to a press release.
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Qu Expands Its Unified Commerce Platform for Enterprise Restaurants
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qu, the restaurant tech company that built the industry's first Unified Commerce and Ordering Platform, has announced several…
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Market disruptions: An opportunity to enhance your brand experience
April 12, 2022
Everyone in the restaurant industry is facing multiple pressures in the post pandemic era. Given the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions…
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Krispy Kreme offers doughnuts for price of gallon of gas
April 12, 2022
Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen doughnuts for the price of a gallon of gas. The promotion is available every Wednesday based on the national average gas price…
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Burger King teams with groups to help conserve, restore Grasslands
April 12, 2022
Burger King and agricultural company Cargill are partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support cattle ranchers committed to addressing…
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands in Ohio
April 12, 2022
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened a franchised restaurant in Delphos, Ohio. The store is franchised by Ryan and Wanda Hoehn, who also own a restaurant in…
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Baskin-Robbins refreshes brand for 1st time in 20 years
April 11, 2022
Baskin-Robbins has a fresh look and catch phrase thanks to the first rebrand the company has undertaken in 20 years.
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Mobile apps, online pay option may spur restaurant spend
April 11, 2022
More than half of restaurant patrons view mobile apps (56%) and the ability to pay online (57%) as features that would lead them to spend more and 40% are very…
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Texas Dairy Queens celebrating anniversary with cone special
April 11, 2022
Dairy Queens in Texas are celebrating the brand's 75th anniversary with 75-cent cones through April 24, according to a press release.
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