Why 2023 is the “Year of Efficiency” for Restaurants

Restaurant leaders today find themselves in a rush to optimize every individual part of their operations while overcoming cost pressures, supply chain…

Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…

Subway unveils Pickleball Club sandwich

March 30, 2023

Subway has unveiled the Pickleball Club, which will arrive in stores across the country on April 27. The brand teamed up with tennis legend Andy Roddick to…

White Castle, beer company partner on 2nd brew

March 30, 2023

White Castle and Evil Genius Beer Company have created another beer, according to a press release.

Store task automation top focus for restaurant operators

March 30, 2023

Restaurant operators are expected to automate over half, 51%, of store tasks within two years, according to the 2023 Connected Restaurant Experience study…

Star Micronics Warranties And Product Protection

In this article, we’ll explore Star Micronics’ warranties, including the necessary steps to make a warranty claim, applicable warranty periods by product type…

Pretzel Crust Pizza returns to Little Caesars

March 28, 2023

Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Pizza has returned to U.S. restaurants. The Pretzel Crust Pizza was first released in 2014 as a limited-time promotion, according…

Church's Texas Chicken taps Neel Patel as VP strategy, growth

March 28, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has named Neel Patel as the brand's vice president, strategy and growth, a newly created role. He reports directly to CEO Joe Guith…

China based Telpo teams with McDonald’s on order kiosk

March 28, 2023

Telpo, a Guangdong, China-based terminal solutions manufacturer, has teamed with McDonald's Corp. to provide a customized, 27-inch self-service ordering kiosk…

HungerRush launches all-in-one POS bundles for independent restaurants

March 28, 2023

HungerRush, a cloud software provider for the restaurant industry, has created all-in-one POS bundled offerings for independent restaurant operators faced with…

Study links coffee to reduced diabetes risk

March 28, 2023

A new study confirms prior studies indicating a link between coffee consumption and a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a medicalnewstoday.com…

Dunkin' introduces Breakfast Tacos

March 27, 2023

Dunkin' has introduced Breakfast Tacos to its menu line-up. They start with a warm tortilla and are made with scrambled eggs, sharp white cheddar cheese…

Burger King moves field team fleet to EVs

March 27, 2023

Burger King will move its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles across 16 statse. The burger brand plans to move to 100% EVs by 2030, according…

Pizza Hut Japan releases cilantro-topped pizza for LTO

March 26, 2023

Cilantro on pizza? Yes, if its Pizza Hut Japan, whose marketing team came up with the idea to attract more Gen Z customers. The "Pakuchi Sugite Kusa" which is…

Papa Johns leverages pricing analytics platform to remain competitive

March 24, 2023

Papa John's International has expanded its partnership with QL2 LLC, developers of the pricing gap analytics platform OptiPrice. With OptiPrice, the pizza…

Michigan power company offers rebates to Domino's Pizza for EV use

March 24, 2023

Power company Consumers Energy is providing rebates for electric vehicle chargers at seven Domino's Pizza locations in Michigan that will serve customers with…

FAT Brands launches charitable foundation

March 23, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken opens 1st of 12 Michigan units

March 23, 2023

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken franchisees Noman Aiyash and Leo Gonzalez will open the first of 12 planned units for Michigan on March 27 in the town of Livonia.

Lion's Choice names new CEO

March 22, 2023

St. Louis-based roast beef brand Lion's Choice has appointed Fred Burmer as its new CEO. Burmer is an industry vet bringing 40 years of quick-service…

Star Micronics Prepares Channel Partners For Future POS Industry Changes

Star’s Christophe Naasz, Director of Global Business Development, shares his insights on anticipated industry changes and top trends for 2023 and beyond in…