How menu boards help QSRs make journey to drive-thru modernization

by Chuck Lewis — V.P. of Business Development and Sales, Palmer Digital Group

The digital menu board is the drive-thru touchpoint that brings together a host of important visual elements that correlate with the customer experience…

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens first of 6 units in Dallas/Fort Worth area

November 23, 2022

QSR brand Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened the first of six units in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. The first restaurant, located in Denton, opened on…

Checkers & Rally's to give away free fries for life

November 22, 2022

Checker's & Rally's is giving away free fries for life to one lucky winner in honor of Black "FryDay," according to a press release.

Wendy's introduces Hoosier Biscuit Bowl in Indiana

November 22, 2022

Wendy's has created a biscuit bowl for diners in Indiana only, according to a press release.

New Mexico McDonald's to hand out Thanksgiving meals

November 22, 2022

A New Mexico McDonald's will serve up meals on Thanksgiving Day with the help of a local food pantry, according to a report in the Rio Rancho Observer.

Dirty Dough, Hughes partner for digital signage

November 21, 2022

Dirty Dough, a Utah-based cookie company founded in 2019, has partnered with Hughes Network Systems, LLC for managed digital signage, according to a press…

Buona, Original Rainbow Cone opening dual-concept locations in Tennessee

November 21, 2022

Two Chicago-based brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, are opening their first co-branded locations outside of Illinois in Tennessee.

Baskin-Robbins introduces Iced Cold Brew

November 21, 2022

Baskin-Robbins has introduced Iced Cold Brew, according to a press release.

Red Chickz, Brix Holdings, Thanx execs talk loyalty programs, personalization, social media

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three executives spoke about issues in the restaurant industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held last month in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Krystal opens 1st location in Puerto Rico

November 20, 2022

Krystal has opened a 900-square-foot restaurant in Puerto Rico, the first one in the country for the brand. It's located in the Outlet 66 Mall in Canovanas…

Krispy Kreme fined $1.2M for federal labor law violations

November 18, 2022

Donut chain Krispy Kreme will pay $1.2 million to hundreds of employees for violating federal overtime laws.

Former Church's Texas Chicken VP named Fuku CEO

November 18, 2022

Fuku, a collection of fast casual restaurants specializing in fried chicken sandwiches created by chef and restaurateur David Chang, has hired Claudia Lezcano…

Mooyah Burgers, Jersey Mike's leaders share loyalty program tips

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

As food prices continue to climb so does the value of a restaurant loyalty program, for both the customer and the brand.

Taco Bell introduces 2 versions of Nacho Fries

November 18, 2022

If you're into Taco Bell's Nacho Fries, you're in luck — the brand has extended their stay on its menu and has introduced two new versions, the 7-Layer Nacho…

McDonald's pledges $1M to Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino

November 18, 2022

McDonald's has pledged $1 million to the newly established Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino, according to a news release.

How The POS Can Help Retailers Prepare For The Holidays

The right technology can help short-staffed retailers survive the holiday season and thrive in it. After all, making a positive, lasting impression on shoppers…

Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…

Taco Bell Live Más scholarship open to students

November 17, 2022

The Taco Bell Foundation is offering up to $10 million for students pursuing their passions via the Live Más Scholarship program, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's to bring 40 restaurants to 3 states

November 17, 2022

Checkers & Rally's has signed three multi-unit development deals to bring 40 units to California, Tennessee and Maryland. The deals bring the company's…

Point of sale playing role in restaurant tipping

November 17, 2022

Most Americans (83%) always tip at a sit-down restaurant, but when it comes to restaurants without tableside service, that drops drastically. Close to half…