Chick-fil-A to release entertainment app Play

October 21, 2024

Chick-fil-A will launch an app that includes games, recipes, podcasts and original shows, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut launches limited-run personal pan pizza in NYC

October 21, 2024

Pizza Hut has launched The Personal Pan Pizza Hut inspired by its iconic Personal Pan Pizza, a six-inch pizza for one, in New York City only for a very limited…

Domino’s Pizza promotes Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza has promoted Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer. Trumbull will oversee global marketing and continue to report to Joe Jordan…

Domino's Pizza kicks off annual St. Jude fundraiser

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza is once again raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, according to a press release.

Machine learning surfacing new menu of opportunity for QSR mobile marketing

by Dario Sheikh — Head of Agency, Moloco

Machine learning in performance advertising can transform how QSRs grow their mobile app user base to connect and monetize their customers.

Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Subway heats up with Ghost Pepper Bread

October 17, 2024

Subway has released Ghost Pepper Bread to its lineup, according to a press release.

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

5 Reasons Why Your Kitchen Needs a ‘Smart’ Upgrade Now

Discover how upgrading kitchen technology transforms restaurant operations. Learn why brands invest in AI-driven solutions to boost order accuracy, speed, and…

QSRNext takes loyalty program deep dive

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint with opening in West Bend

October 16, 2024

Taco John's has opened in West Bend, Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's Jack-O Pizza back for Halloween

October 16, 2024

Papa Murphy's Jack-O Pizza is back and just in time for Halloween, according to a press release.

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

McDonald's largest fry producer stops production, lays off 4% of workforce

October 15, 2024

McDonald's largest French fry supplier has closed production and cut costs, according to the company's CEO in a Today report.

Domino's Pizza expands Texas footprint with opening in San Marcos

October 15, 2024

Domino's Pizza has opened in San Marcos, Texas, according to a Community Impact report.

Jollibee opens in Alameda, California

October 14, 2024

Chicken chain Jollibee has opened a location in Alameda, California. It's situated at 2670 Fifth Street and marks the 12th location In the San Francisco Bay…

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Domino's Pizza China rides 4D strategy to continued growth in underserved markets

October 14, 2024

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash), the exclusive master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, reported continued strong growth in…

Church's Texas Chicken introduces cheesecake dessert LTO

October 14, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has introduced a Pumpkin Cheesecake Fried Pie for a limited time.