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…

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.