July 22 webinar tells why what you put on your restaurant TVs really matters

July 8, 2021

Restaurateurs have heard it a thousand times: Brands that provide the best experiences are the ones that win customers for life. But what is your restaurant…

A very 'McRewarding' Day: McDonald's kicks off its 1st loyalty program

July 8, 2021

As of today, the Golden Arches most golden customers can finally show their love for McDonald's via the MyMcDonald's Rewards program that is kicking off…

CKE's international president keynoting 1-day virtual event

Designed with busy schedules in mind, #QSRNext features 30-minute, hard-hitting sessions.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: DTiQ

DTiQ's next-gen video reporting saves you time and money by analyzing and presenting what's most critical to act on. We've been helping operators at brands…

2 pizza execs revealing journey to online ordering

July 7, 2021

Although building an online ordering site is crucial, it can get expensive and time-consuming if you aren't fully prepared for the challenge.

Carl's Jr ramps up expansion down under

July 7, 2021

Carl's Jr. parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. signed a master franchise agreement with CJ's QSR Group to expand the burger brand's Australian…

Wendy's giving away burgers, fries over next week

July 7, 2021

Wendy's is in a generous mood this July, with offers for both a free burger on Thursday, July 8, and free large fries on July 13, according to an email from…

Cinnaholic expects 26 openings this year

July 7, 2021

Gourmet cinnamon roll QSR, Cinnaholic, said it's in something of a growth spurt, having signed 16 more franchise agreements already this year, while also…

Study identifies maximum restaurant delivery 'doughnut' area

July 7, 2021

How wide an area should a restaurant focus on for maximum profit from delivery orders? Well, according to the research from delivery software provider, Vromo…

Panda Express pledges $5M to pediatric healthcare group

July 7, 2021

Panda Express has pledged $5 million to the California-based pediatric healthcare system, known as CHOC, as part of the Panda Cares Center of Hope…

1 franchisee's story: 'Subway is working against us'

As Subway announced what it called its “biggest changes in the brand's history,” at least one franchisee wondered why they didn't include more direct answers…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Clark National Accounts

Clark National Accounts is a division of WebstaurantStore.com, dedicated to modern multi-unit foodservice customers. They offer a full-service business model…

PF Chang's expanding to-go model

July 6, 2021

Although known for serving upscale Asian food, P.F. Chang's entered the limited-service market last year with its first to-go concept and is stoking the fire…

Canadian franchisee to acquire 14 Taco Bell stores, open 50 more

July 6, 2021

The 135-store Burger King and Pizza Hut franchisee, Redberry, is acquiring 14 existing Taco Bell stores in Ontario this month, with plans to build 50 more of…

Krystal unveils dining room-less prototype in Atlanta

July 6, 2021

Atlanta-based, Krystal, unveiled its latest restaurant prototype in its home base right in the shadow of its headquarters. The design is centered around the…

Subway to launch 'biggest changes in brand's history' on July 13

From its fresh-baked loaves, to some of its signature proteins, Subway said it will soon be a changed brand, thanks to the biggest menu revamp in its history.

Outdoor Kiosks Provide New Revenue Stream for Businesses

Though the pandemic is subsiding, restrictions are loosening and the world is gradually returning to a state of normalcy, many of those kiosks that had…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot Technologies

The PathSpot Safety System is the world's first real-time hand hygiene management solution. Our patented scanning device and data-driven tracking software…

Markets a little 'glazed-over' for Krispy Kreme's return to trading

July 2, 2021

Krispy Kreme's IPO Thursday in New York fell short of the company's expectations, opening at $16.30, under its $17 initial public offering price, according to…

New York State fast food workers now all paid at least $15 hourly

July 2, 2021

As of this July 1, all fast food employees in New York state must make $15 an hour, thanks to 2016 legislation that has gradually raised the state's rate of…