3 Essential tips to hiring the right manager

by Vivian Wang — Founder & CEO, LANDED

Every restaurant needs a great manager. Having the right team is crucial to scaling revenue and achieving business longevity.

Streamlining Cocktail Service: How Automation is Transforming Beverage Programs

Traditional cocktail programs can be labor-intensive and inconsistent. Botrista solves this with a compact, automated system that delivers craft-quality drinks…

Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as CMO

November 7, 2024

Papa John's International has appointed Jenna Bromberg chief marketing officer effective Nov. 14, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario

November 7, 2024

Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…

Church's Texas Chicken returns to original recipe

November 7, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has returned to its signature original recipe for its chicken, according to a press release.

Table Needs Leads High-Impact Educational Sessions at Food Truck Owners Expo Orlando

Table Needs will lead three educational sessions at the FTO Expo Orlando on Nov. 12-13, 2024, covering food truck ownership mindset, marketing effectiveness…

Hungry Howie's releases Chicken and Waffles Pizza

November 6, 2024

Hungry Howie's has launched the Chicken and Waffle Pizza for a limited time through December, according to a press release.

KFC to hire 700 staff members across the UK, Ireland

November 6, 2024

KFC plans to recruit more than 700 permanent staff in the U.K. and Ireland ahead of Christmas, according to a press release.

How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

Golden Chick makes Walmart entry in Texas

November 5, 2024

Golden Chick has brought its second restaurant in the city of Midland, Texas, to the local Walmart. The Walmart is located at 200 Interstate 20, according to a…

QSR Automations secures investment from Battery Ventures

November 5, 2024

QSR Automations, a provider of restaurant technology solutions, has received a significant investment from Battery Ventures. This strategic partnership will…

Former CKE, Papa Johns exec leading Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 5, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Max Wetzel, the former CKE Restaurants Holdings CEO and Papa Johns COO, as its CEO. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is leaving…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY open co-branded concept in Charlotte

November 4, 2024

Famous Brands International, parent company of dessert brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY have opened a co-branded unit in the Greater Charlotte Metro Area. The store…

Checkers & Rally's opens in Social Circle, Georgia

November 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a restaurant in Social Circle, Georgia, according to a press release.

Wetzel's Pretzels launches Stanford University bakery

November 1, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery at Stanford University in the Tresidder Memorial Union in Palo Alto, California. The location is part of Wetzel's…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery launch co-branded app

November 1, 2024

Sister brands Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery have launched an app and loyalty program, the Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery…

The Access Group acquiring Paytronix

November 1, 2024

The Access Group, a provider of business management software to mid-market organizations in Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific, is acquiring US-based…

How to Speed Up Service During a Rush

Busy times may be great for business, but they can also test your team's ability to deliver quality food quickly. If they fail, your restaurant may have lost a…

How PDQ Chicken Brings Back 50% of Unhappy Guests

PDQ Chicken, a fast-casual chain, faced challenges managing guest feedback for its 50+ locations, especially with off-premise business comprising 80% of sales.

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Marco's Pizza continues Boise, Idaho expansion

October 31, 2024

Marco's Pizza has launched a store on Fairview Avenue in Boise, continuing its rapid Boise expansion, according to a press release.