Pizza Hut brings back Mini Basketballs from the 1990s

March 8, 2023

Pizza Hut has announced the return of its Mini Basketballs last seen in the 1990s in time for March Madness. The 2023 Mini Basketballs will be available for a…

FAT Brands CEO stepping aside

March 7, 2023

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn is leaving his role in May and will become an outside consultant and strategic adviser to the company, which owns 17 restaurant…

Church's Texas Chicken hires Natalia Franco as EVP, global CMO

March 7, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Natalia Franco as the brand's executive vice president, global chief marketing officer. Franco brings more than 30 years of…

Soci raises $120M to fund AI-powered marketing products

March 7, 2023

Soci Inc., a marketing platform for multi-location brands, has raised $120 million to invest in a line of A.I. marketing products.

Domino's India franchisee guarantees pizza 20 minutes from order

March 6, 2023

A Domino's franchisee in India is offering fresh, hot pizza delivered 20 minutes after ordering. The guarantee is available in Bengaluru, according to a report…

6 benefits of self-service QSR technology

Beyond QSRs, today's customers are seeking self service and contactless payment at all types of restaurants.

The Patio serves up digital menus in PDG partnership

March 3, 2023

The Patio, a Chicago-area, family-owned and operated, high-end QSR chain, has partnered with Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of…

Flybuy expands Olo integrations

March 3, 2023

Flybuy, a location-based customer experience platform from Radius Networks, now boasts two new integrations with the open software-as-a-service Olo platform…

Jack in the Box inks deals for Arkansas, Florida

March 3, 2023

Jack in the Box has inked 14 restaurant commitments to bring the brand to Florida and Arkansas. This will be the first time the brand has entered Arkansas and…

Andy's Frozen Custard to expand Oklahoma footprint

March 2, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard will open March 8 in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to a press release.

Restaurant industry recovering from pandemic fallout

March 2, 2023

The U.S. restaurant industry is on the mend from the pandemic, which triggered restrictions and closures, according to The NPD Group's fall 2022 restaurant…

Subway opens global dual headquarters in Miami

March 2, 2023

Sandwich chain Subway has opened its global-dual headquarters in the Waterford Business District of Miami, according to a press release.

McDonald's expands test launch of Krispy Kreme in Kentucky

March 1, 2023

McDonald's has expanded its test sales of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 160 locations throughout Kentucky for a limited time, according to a CNBC report.

Andy's Frozen Custard opens in Prosper, Texas

March 1, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has opened in Prosper, Texas. The store is located at 1151 East 1st Street, according to a press release.

Fiserv launches delivery optimization solution

March 1, 2023

As businesses juggle the costs and complexities of rising demand for online delivery, Fiserv Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services…

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…

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…