Chicago's Rainbow Cone to sweeten up Southern California

May 6, 2024

Residents of Southern California can soon experience a Chicago favorite through a multi-unit franchise agreement between The Original Rainbow Cone and local…

How Budderfly reduces energy costs, helps QSRs become greener

May 6, 2024

Restaurant owners learned how to cut expenses and become more eco-friendly from a recent webinar sponsored by Budderfly and hosted by Networld Media Group. The…

Marco's Pizza appoints Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel

May 6, 2024

Marco's Pizza has appointed franchising law veteran Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel, according to a press release.

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…

Cubby’s Expands Restaurant Tech Stack and Continues Expansion.

Controlling food costs is always top of mind for Cubby’s, a Utah-based multi-unit restaurant brand committed to fresh, high-quality ingredients. The concept …

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NCR Voyix, Olo deepen partnership to enhance restaurant guest data, ordering

May 3, 2024

NCR Voyix and Olo, leaders in digital commerce and restaurant technology respectively, are expanding their longstanding partnership. The move integrates Olo's…

Baskin-Robbins launches ice cream treats inspired by movie 'IF'

May 3, 2024

Baskin-Robbins is partnering with Paramount Pictures' new film "IF" to offer a limited-edition menu of ice cream treats inspired by the movie's characters…

Report finds rising costs push diners to value-conscious choices

May 2, 2024

With Americans consuming an estimated 50 billion hamburgers annually, restaurants are facing a challenge: how to keep customers coming back in the face of…

Krispy Kreme to enter Germany

May 2, 2024

Krispy Kreme will enter the German market through a franchise agreement with restaurant group ISH Kreme. This marks the company's largest franchise deal to…

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Chick-fil-A awards $300K in scholarships

May 1, 2024

Chick-fil-A has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to college students across the country, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza inks franchise agreement for 15 locations in Midwest

May 1, 2024

Marco's Pizza has signed a development agreement with Grube, Inc. to open 15 Marco's locations in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. The deal also includes…

Toast combines digital storefront, marketing suites for seamless data collection

May 1, 2024

Toast, an all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, has combined its digital storefront and marketing tools, allowing restaurants to gather guest…

Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.

How O'Charley's & 99 Restaurants Drive Profits Through Energy Management Outsourcing

Join us for an insightful webinar showcasing the impact of energy savings technology on sustainability and business outcomes. Discover how Ninety-Nine and…

Burger King to invest $300M for restaurant updates

April 30, 2024

Burger King is investing $300 million to modernize its U.S. restaurants, aiming for 85% to 90% of locations to have a new look by 2028, according to a press…

KFC releases signature scent ... of BBQ?

April 30, 2024

Kentucky Fried Chicken wants you to smell great — and that's an aroma of BBQ, according to a New York Post report.

Smalls Sliders hires Don Crocker as CDO

April 29, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Donald "Don" Crocker as the brand's chief development officer. Crocker will spearhead development strategy including identifying…

Taco Bell Foundation awards $10M in scholarships

April 29, 2024

The Taco Bell Foundation has awarded $10 million in Live Más Scholarships, supporting more than 1,000 students nationwide. Funds were split between Taco Bell…

Aligning influencer marketing with business strategy

by Mitch Duckler — Founder and Managing Partner, FullSurge

Influencers can make or break your brand's message. Hiring the right marketing partner is paramount to success.