3 ways to recession-proof your restaurant

by Vladik Rikhter — CEO, Zenput

During a recession, some chains seem to still do well. The combination of convenience and lower prices resonate well with financially stressed consumers.

Marco's Pizza to open in Charleston, South Carolina

July 28, 2022

Marco's Pizza will open a new location in Charleston, South Carolina, in November 2022. A multi-unit franchise owner and Marco's Pizza 2015 Franchise Person of…

Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

WWE stars launch virtual donut concept with Uber Eats

July 28, 2022

WWE superstars Daria Berenato and Amanda Saccomanno have launched a virtual donut brand called DaMandyz Donutz on Uber Eats. Created in partnership with food…

White Castle sells 3B Chicken Rings

July 28, 2022

White Castle may be known for its original slider, but it's the brand's Chicken Rings that has it seeing green right now. White Castle recently reached a…

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

McDonald's UK raises price of cheeseburger after 14 years

July 27, 2022

McDonald's UK has announced a price increase, changing the price of a cheeseburger from £1.19 ($1.43), up from 99p. It's the first cheeseburger increase in 1…

Givex partners with Brazilian bakery Benjamin

July 27, 2022

Global IT platform Givex has announced a partnership with Benjamin, a chain of traditional Brazilian bakeries in São Paulo. Benjamin will use Givex technology…

Webinar shows collecting sales tax doesn't have to be painful

July 27, 2022

Collecting taxes can be a challenge for restaurant operators, but technology can help make it easier. That was the message from a free webinar titled "How two…

Robots deliver food, beverages to customers at Korean airport

July 27, 2022

Travelers at the Incheon International Airport in Korea can have food and coffee delivered by robots launched by Baemin, an app provider, according to a report…

Choco Taco bites the dust

July 27, 2022

The Choco Taco, a long time treat popular with food trucks and retailers, has met its demise.

McDonald's sees sales increase thanks to raising prices, value menu

July 26, 2022

McDonald's same-store sales are up thanks in part to the company raising its prices and value items, according to a CNBC report. Sales jumped 4.7%, the company…

Drive-Thru Fly-Thru

Exterior cameras are becoming critical. From guest experience to theft, they are helping Owners track metrics of their restaurants so they can improve their…

Envysion Camera Solutions for QSR

Cameras can do more than just surveillance. See all the ways your existing cameras can bring value to your locations. Pair your video surveillance with…

Star’s Christine Duffy Is Honored With RSPA’s W2W 2022 Leader Of The Year Award

Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales at Star Micronics America, has been honored with RSPA's W2W 2022 Leader of the Year Award!

Tims China partners with Easy Joy convenience stores

July 25, 2022

TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, has announced a collaboration with Easy Joy, China's largest convenience…

McDonald's adds unusual side dish in Thailand

July 25, 2022

As a potato shortage causes some QSRs to rethink French fries as a side dish, McDonald's is thinking outside the French fry box. The brand is offering Japanese…

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

Drive-thru dining gaining ground

July 22, 2022

Weekly restaurant visits are gaining, dining out intentions are positive and special dining occasions are coming back, according to a quarterly consumer survey…

Jollibee opens in Queens, New York

July 22, 2022

Chicken brand Jollibee opened in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York on July 21, 2022. The store marks the second location in the city's largest…