Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

April 27, 2022

Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.

Focus Brands, Wing Shack, Jamco leaders talk data control, loyalty strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Regaining control of data is paramount for restaurant brands after two years of data collection being in the hands of third-party delivery partners.

Jack in the Box partners with Miso Robotics to test robotics

April 26, 2022

Jack in the Box has partnered with Miso Robotics to begin a pilot test for its Flippy 2 and Zippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens at LAX Airport

April 26, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Los Angeles International Airport, according to a press release.

Leasecake raises $12M in funding

April 26, 2022

Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…

Bojangles taps Arby's exec as COO

April 25, 2022

Bojangles has named senior restaurant executive David Whitaker as COO, overseeing company and franchise operations to drive systemwide sales and growth.

Burger King offers free fries for loyalty members

April 25, 2022

Burger King loyalty members just got a year-long perk: free fries every week for the rest of the year with any purchase — whatever size they're craving…

Taco Bell to kick off 5-city Drag Brunch

April 25, 2022

Taco Bell is rolling out the purple carpet for a new immersive fan experience: Drag Brunch. Starting in May, U.S. fans can participate in "Taco Bell Drag…

White Castle celebrates Orlando milestones

April 25, 2022

White Castle's Orlando, Florida location is celebrating its first anniversary May 3. The restaurant is the company's top performer among White Castle's more…

Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer

April 25, 2022

Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

KFC opens 1st Green Pioneer Stores in China

April 22, 2022

Yum China Holdings Inc. has launched KFC's first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Whataburger names chief people officer

April 21, 2022

Whataburger has hired Peggy Rubenzer as SVP and chief people officer. She has over 30 years in the human resources industry, building people teams at True Food…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

McDonald's debuts initiative thanking stand-out employees

April 20, 2022

McDonald's is launching a "Thank You Crew" initiative aimed at recognizing and thanking stand-out employees.

Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Vero Beach, Florida

April 20, 2022

Orlando-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice's latest store is expected to be in Vero Beach, Florida. The unit is slated to open in late April and will be located at…