American consumers in no mood to give up daily coffee

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Americans are still gulping down the coffee despite increasing costs and concerns about inflation.

Wawa enters pizzaverse with launch of 2 sizes

July 26, 2023

Wawa has entered the pizza scene with the launch of its Wawa Pizza. The brand began rolling out pizza to select stores in early June. The brand has since…

Julia Stewart joins Bojangles Board of Directors

July 26, 2023

Julia Stewart, founder of wellness company Alurx Inc., has joined the Board of Directors at Bojangles, bringing more than 40 years of experience leading some…

Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

Smalls Sliders appoints Ra'Chard Dennis as VP of operations

July 25, 2023

Smalls Sliders has appointed Ra'Chard Dennis as VP of operations, according to a press release.

Subway reports domestic, international growth ahead of expected sale

July 25, 2023

Subway says it has achieved 10 consecutive quarters of positive sales growth thanks in part to a multi-year transformation journey it says it has undertaken…

Jet's Pizza fulfills 5M orders with Hunger Rush OrderAI Text and Talk

July 25, 2023

Jet's Pizza has fulfilled 5 million orders via HungerRush's OrderAI Text and Talk, according to a press release.

The Big POS Reframe

Old habits die hard. And POS has become an old habit in the restaurant industry. For 40+ years, POS was the only piece of technology in the restaurant — and…

Papa Johns introduces Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust pizza

July 24, 2023

Papa Johns has combined two fan favorites, stuffed crust and the brand's signature Special Garlic Sauce, to create its latest menu item — Garlic Epic Stuffed…

How voice AI is driving customer satisfaction, growth

July 24, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, customers demand speed and convenience. When it comes to food ordering, voice AI is a game-changer. By allowing customers to place…

Smalls Sliders takes the stage as up-and-coming burger brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Smalls Sliders offers less than 12 SKUs, but the brand is scaling in a big way.

Popeyes launches Oreo Cheesecake, brings back Big Box

July 24, 2023

Beginning today, Popeyes is introducing fans to Oreo Cheesecake, alongside the return of the fan-favorite Big Box, according to company news.

Smalls Sliders taps David McAlister as VP of finance

July 24, 2023

Smalls Slider has appointed David McAlister as its VP of finance. He will spearhead financial strategies and tactics for the brand, according to a press…

Odd Burger to launch packaged goods line

July 21, 2023

Canada-based QSR brand Odd Burger has announced that it is launching a consumer-packaged goods line for grocery, club and convenience outlets, according to a…

Popeyes jumps on TikTok menu trend

July 21, 2023

Popeyes is jumping on the #girldinner TikTok trend. The chicken brand's version of the "girl dinner" features a varies of side dishes that make a meal: mashed…

ICXA to honor Elevate winners at 7th annual summit

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

The ICX Association will honor five companies as winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards during a ceremony at its upcoming annual conference, the Interactive…

In-N-Out to require doctor's note for employees wearing masks in 5 states

July 20, 2023

In-N-Out Burger will only allow employees with doctor's notes to wear masks in-store. The New York Post cited internal company emails leaked on social media…

Taco Bell to host first-ever Ultimate Halftime Show

July 20, 2023

Taco Bell is hosting its newly created Unofficial Halftime Show, an online series of concerts featuring recording artists MUNA, Clair Rosinkranz and Scowl.

Embracing Sustainability: The Eco-Friendly Advantages Of Linerless Sticky Labels

Linerless sticky labels offer a greener alternative to traditional labels and a more sustainable and eco-friendly choice for businesses.

Taco Bell wins bid to use 'Taco Tuesday' phrase in marketing

July 19, 2023

Taco Bell has won its bid against Taco John's to use the phrase "Taco Tuesday." Previously, Taco John's held the trademark for the phrase, according to a New…