Krystal hires David Krisher as CFO

January 12, 2022

Krystal has appointed David Krisher as its chief financial officer, according to a press release.

ItsaCheckmate expands partnership with Grubhub

January 12, 2022

ItsaCheckmate, a technology provider for streamlining digital orders and menus, is expanding its partnership with online food delivery marketplace Grubhub.

Arby's sandwich is so hot it comes with free shake

January 11, 2022

Arby's latest sandwich is so spicy it comes with a milkshake, according to a press release.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open in Austin, Texas

January 11, 2022

Layne's Chicken Fingers is coming to Austin. Opening early this year, the franchise will be owned by Texas native Noah Kara, according to a press release.

Wienerschnitzel releases plant-based hot dog

January 10, 2022

Wienerschnitzel has released its plant-based hot dog, the Field Roast Plant-Based Signature Stadium Dog, to its restaurants nationwide, according to a press…

Israeli McDonald’s kiosk requires guests to have vaccination certificate

January 10, 2022

A McDonald's order kiosk in Israel requires guests to have a COVID vaccination certificate in order to be served, according to a social media video reported by…

Checkers & Rally's to deploy AI voice ordering in corporate stores

January 10, 2022

Checkers and Rally's will deploy AI voice ordering in its corporate stores this year. The company has partnered with Presto, an A.I.-based voice assistant…

Bojangles signs multi-unit deal for 50 Texas restaurants

January 7, 2022

Bojangles has signed a multi-unit deal in Texas.

REEF partners with Americana Group for cloud kitchens in Middle East

January 7, 2022

REEF is partnering with Americana Group to open cloud kitchens that will operate Reef, Americana and third-party brands in the Middle East, according to a…

Taco Bell rolls out subscription service nationwide

January 6, 2022

Taco Bell has launched its Taco Lover's Pass nationwide after an initial trial last September. Fans can redeem one of seven tacos a day for 30 consecutive days…

Chester's Chicken undergoes redesign, focuses on fresh

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chester's Chicken has a bold new look that corresponds with the company's fresh, never frozen focus on fried chicken.

Consumers plan to eat healthier in 2022

January 6, 2022

Forty-six percent of consumers want to eat healthier in 2022, making it the most highly-ranked lifestyle change, followed by working out more often and…

'It's all gravy' at Krystal

January 6, 2022

Krystal Restaurants LLC is bringing back its Country Fried Krystal slider and biscuit, and Country Loaded Tots. The company is also introducing Sausage &…

Odd Burger signs 1st agreement for British Columbia

January 6, 2022

Odd Burger Corporation has igned a franchise agreement for Victoria, its first British Columbia location, continuing its expansion plans throughout Canada and…

Survey: Pandemic permanently altered consumer-restaurant relationship

January 6, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology — such as POS digital signage — and real…

White Castle teams up with hip-hop star to introduce Spicy Joe Slider

January 5, 2022

KFC to launch national plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken

January 5, 2022

Kentucky Fried Chicken will launch its highly anticipated plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide on Jan. 10. The plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken was…

Wow Bao, Zoup, Smokey Bones leaders share tips on virtual kitchen strategy

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

Fast casual leaders share insight on how and why their brands got into virtual business operations and tips on how to make it a successful strategy.

Mary Brown's adds plant-based chicken to menu

January 5, 2022

Mary Brown's Chicken has introduced plant-based chicken menu options to stores across Canada, according to a press release.

Restaurant gift card sales up over last 2 years

January 4, 2022

The restaurant industry sold 6% more gift cards during the 2021 holiday season compared to 2019, and 57% more than 2020, according to a Paytronix study.