KFC brings back Double Down Sandwich after nearly a decade

March 1, 2023

Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back the KFC Double Down Sandwich for the first time in nearly a decade but fans have to hurry — the offering is only around…

Ascent Solutions and Star Micronics Revolutionize ERP for Salesforce Users

Ascent Solutions ERP has partnered with Star Micronics, a leading POS hardware company, to deliver a true POS software to Salesforce users.

Thanx teams with Personica to boost rewards management flexibility

February 28, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, is partnering with marketing and analytics platform provider Personica to provide restaurant customers with…

Andy's Frozen Custard opens in Chicago suburb

February 28, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has opened a shop in a Chicago suburb. The frozen custard and sweets shop has opened at 531 N. La Grange Road in La Grange Park…

Restaurant gift card revenue up

February 28, 2023

Inflation is having an impact on gift cards in the restaurant industry, with revenue up 6% year over year though the total cards sold is down 2%.

Tech partners team on phone ordering and delivery robot for restaurants

February 27, 2023

Ser.vi Worldwide, a provider of QR ordering solutions for restaurants, has teamed with United Robotics Group, a robotics technology provider, to allow…

Papa Murphy's debuts Double Bacon Cheddar pizza for LTO

February 27, 2023

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Double Bacon Cheddar pizza through April 9, according to a press release.

Great American Cookies lands in Arizona

February 27, 2023

Great American Cookies has opened its first store in Arizona in Glendale's Tanger Outlets, according to a press release.

Golden Chick brings on 2 Raising Cane's execs

February 27, 2023

Golden Chick has announced two corporate hires. Shelby Shipley is the company's brand manager. Andrew Ross will serve as the first-ever creative director for…

Andy's Frozen Custard to open 12th Kansas City location

February 27, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard will open its 12th Kansas City store on March 1. A grand opening celebration will be held on March 24, according to a press release.

How to create wealth in Black community through franchise ownership

by Tarji Carter — President, The Franchise Player

Representation at the ownership and senior management levels helps Black employees feel seen, heard and appreciated in ways that can and will positively impact…

Little Caesars to expand presence in NYC

February 24, 2023

Little Caesars has inked a 10-store restaurant agreement to expand its presence in New York City. Multi-brand franchisees Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai will…

'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.

Wetzel's Pretzels launches program for women, minority franchisees

February 23, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has launched its Wetzel's Pretzels Access to Equity program designed to make franchise ownership accessible to women and ethnic minorities.

Krystal inks deal for 15 restaurants

February 23, 2023

Krystal has signed a multi-unit deal with restaurateur Argus Wiley. Wiley has purchased 21 existing Krystal locations and inked a deal to develop 15 more…

Golden Chick reintroduces butterfly shrimp for Lent

February 23, 2023

Texas-based Golden Chick has reintroduced butterfly shrimp and created four unique seafood combo meals just in time for Lent, according to a press release.

CrimsonAV cooks up menu board offerings for QSR, retail

February 22, 2023

CrimsonAV, a custom proAV mounting solutions provider, is expanding its offerings for restaurants and retail displays with a line of digital menu boards…

Chowly launches Restaurant Control Center

February 22, 2023

Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has launch a Restaurant Control Center…

Older workers bring plenty of reasons to hire for QSRs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Recruitment and retention remains a problem in the restaurant industry, but one restaurant consultant says older workers may be a cure for staffing issues.

Subway, GenZ EV Solutions partner on Subway Oasis EV charging stations

February 21, 2023

Sandwich chain Subway and GenZ EV Solutions, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, are partnering on an EV charging oasis of the future, according…