Chick-fil-A quietly adds sandwiches available in just 2 cities

June 16, 2025

Chick-fil-A has added two sandwiches to its menu, but you probably can't get it — they're available to customers in only two cities, according to a Fox News…

Checkers & Rally's opens stand-alone unit in Houston

June 16, 2025

Checkers & Rally's will open a standalone location in Houston this month. The restaurant is under the helm of husband-and-wife duo Salimah and Aqeel…

#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's

June 16, 2025

Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…

Former Raising Cane's exec named COO of Smalls Sliders

June 16, 2025

Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept, has named Clint Penfield as chief operating officer. He brings more than two decades of experience from Raising…

A&W Restaurants to expand in Columbia, South Carolina, neighboring cities

June 13, 2025

A&W Restaurants has plans to expand the brand's presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into neighboring cities, including Darlington, according to a…

Donatos taps Appetronix for first fully automated pizza kitchen

June 13, 2025

Donatos Pizza has tapped Appetronix, a foodtech company specializing in the development and design of autonomous robotic solutions for commercial restaurant…

How the latest technology, AI are transforming fast-food dining

by Michelle Connolly — Director of Sales, Managed Services & Solutions Group, Panasonic Connect North America

QSRs are increasingly adopting advanced technologies like AI-enabled touchpoints, smart displays and self-service kiosks to meet consumer demands for…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

Papa Johns launches Croissant Pizza

June 12, 2025

Papa Johns has released its first-ever Croissant Pizza, pairing the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of its pizza…

Krystal to expand South Carolina footprint

June 12, 2025

Krystal will open a location in Walterboro, South Carolina next month. It will be the fifth Krystal restaurant in the state, according to a press release.

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

Presented by Palmer Digital Group

Taco John's taps Jackie Secor as COO

June 11, 2025

Mexican QSR Taco John's has appointed Jackie Secor as its COO. Secor has more than 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Missouri Walmart

June 11, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first Missouri bakery in a Walmart, located in O'Fallon, Missouri, according to a press release.

Krispy Kreme sells remaining ownership in Insomnia Cookies

June 11, 2025

Krispy Kreme has sold its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies Holdings LLC to Insomnia Cookies and existing shareholders involved in the July 17, 2024 sale of…

proXES Inc. showcases universal mixers, offers supplies to the restaurant industry

proXES Inc. showcased its universal mixers at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. proXES Inc. offers a wide variety of kitchen equipment and…

Presented by ProXES, Inc.

White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings

June 10, 2025

Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…

Papa Johns Canada launches Cheddar Crust Pizza

June 10, 2025

Papa Johns Canada has released a Cheddar Crust Pizza, according to a press release.

Auntie Anne's unveils new store design

June 10, 2025

Auntie Anne's, owned by GoTo Foods, has a new store design with a focus on attracting Gen Z and Millennials, according to a press release.

Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

Axiomtek unveils updated kiosks, digital signage players

Axiomtek showcasesthe company’s latest modular kiosks and digital signage players.