Wendy's to grow in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

October 19, 2023

Wendy's plans to grow in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan under Central Asia franchisee industrial holding company Kusto Group. The group plans to open 55 Wendy's…

Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

SynergySuite Crowned the “Best SaaS for Catering & Hospitality” in the 2023 SaaS Awards

SynergySuite, a leading provider of enterprise solutions for restaurant back-of-house operations, has been declared the winner of the “Best SaaS for Catering …

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

Popeyes, Truff partner for spicy chicken offering

October 18, 2023

Popeyes has partnered with Truff seasoning to offer the Spicy Truff Chicken Sandwich. It's available nationwide at $5.99, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza names Sam Jackson EVP of human resources

October 18, 2023

Domino's Pizza has named Sam Jackson as its EVP of human resources. Jackson will report to CEO Russell Wiener effective Nov. 4, according to a press release.

How restaurant owners can ease the pressure of inflation

Restaurant owners are facing dramatic increases in operating costs. Fortunately, there are ways they can fight back.

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Pizzerias partner with Coca-Cola on reusable bottle initiative

October 18, 2023

Coca-Cola has partnered with local pizzerias to launch its Toss In, Take Out initiative. Consumers in 11 markets can bring in plastic bottles to recycle and…

Pizza Hut extends late-night hours

October 18, 2023

Pizza Hut has extended its hours and is now open until midnight or later at thousands of locations nationwide. Several restaurants will stay open as late as …

Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

Taco John's to open in Detroit area

October 17, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in Monroe, Michigan, marking the brand's fourth in the state, on Oct. 23. Franchise operator Meritage Hospitality Group is…

Tork launches restaurant workflow guide

October 16, 2023

Tork, an Essity brand, has launched Tork Workflow for Restaurants, a guide designed to improve experiences for both guests and staff, maximize operational…

#QSRNext Keynote: Unlocking the secrets of menu innovation with Frisch's CEO

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

James Walker, CEO of Frisch's, will give the keynote address on menu innovation at the #QSRNext half-day event for restaurant executives on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.

A&W Canada launches One Cup reusable cup program

October 16, 2023

A&W Canada has launched a reusable cup program dubbed "A&W One Cup." Unlike traditional reusable cup programs, the 'A&W One Cup' stands out for its…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Goodr to donate food, hot meals

October 16, 2023

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has partnered with Goodr, a food waste and food insecurity management company, and donated 225 surplus meals and 270 pounds of food to…

Southern Classic Chicken opens updated prototype in Louisiana

October 16, 2023

Southern Classic Chicken, a fried chicken brand based in Louisiana, has opened a restaurant prototype in Bossier City, Louisiana, according to a press release.

Haven Hot Chicken wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken won The Perfect Pitch concept competition at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 9.

Antares Group merging with Aprio

October 13, 2023

Antares Group, which provides accounting and financial services to over 1,600 McDonald's restaurants and other quick service and fast casual brands in over 4…

Casey's trademarks 'The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters'

October 13, 2023

Convenience-store pizza brand Casey's has trademarked "The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters," according to a press release.

Savvy Sliders opens 2nd unit in Texas

October 13, 2023

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, marking the brand's second unit in Texas, according to a press release.