Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options

September 9, 2021

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…

Cinnaholic brings back fall favorites for limited time

September 9, 2021

Cinnaholic has debuted its line of limited time fall offerings. The bakery will bring back iconic sweets for the fall season, while staying on brand with…

McDonald’s installs Vispero technology in kiosks for blind, low vision customers

September 8, 2021

McDonald's has selected Vispero's assistive technology to provide blind and low vision customers with an accessible kiosk experience, according to a press…

El Salvador McDonald's accepting bitcoin

September 8, 2021

McDonald's El Salvador is now accepting bitcoin payments on the Lightning Network powered by OpenNode.

Digital marketing proves key as QSRs 're-get' to know customers

Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…

Wendy’s children’s books return for annual fundraiser

September 8, 2021

Wendy's is celebrating the return of its Boo! Books to benefit children in foster care. The books are $1 and include five coupons for free Jr. Frosty treats…

Roy Rogers coming to University of Maryland campus

September 8, 2021

Roy Rogers is getting ready to open a location on the University of Maryland campus. The 1,200-square-foot store is expected to open by the end of the year…

White Castle thanks vaccinated team members with $100K giveaway

September 8, 2021

As a way to thank its employees who got the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage other employees to get it, White Castle is giving away $500 to 200 employees over…

GPS Hospitality hiring 3,000 in largest nationwide job fair

September 8, 2021

GPS Hospitality, a fast-growing Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Pizza Hut franchisee, will host its largest annual job fair Sept. 14 with a goal of…

Re-Engagement Campaigns as an Applicant Sourcing Strategy

Rethink your applicant sourcing strategies with our guide on re-engagement campaigns! It's a quick, easy, and effective strategy for finding new employees.

QSRs to grow by $119B in four years

September 7, 2021

The quick-service restaurant market is projected to grow by $119.20 billion from 2021 to 2025, according to a Technavio report.

Wienerschnitzel opens in Houston

September 7, 2021

Wienerschnitzel has opened a store in Houston, Texas. There are over three dozen Wienerschnitzels in the state, but this is the first Houston-based location…

Dunkin' offers free reward drink

September 7, 2021

Now through Sunday, Oct. 3, Dunkin' rewards members can earn a free beverage reward when they make three purchases in a week (Monday through Sunday) at a…

Odd Burger to open in Calgary

September 7, 2021

Vegan fast-food concept Odd Burger Corp. has signed a franchise agreement for its first Western location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Former Popeye's executives acquire existing Bojangles, plan for expansion

September 3, 2021

Bojangles has announced the signing of a franchisee agreement with newly formed franchise group Cedartown Chicken LLC., led by restaurant development industry…

Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks

September 3, 2021

It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…

Krispy Kreme debuts fall doughnut lineup

September 3, 2021

Krispy Kreme has added three doughnuts to its fall menu, which includes the Pumpkin Spice Doughnut and Apple Cider Glaze which will make launch on Sept…

McDonald's ice cream machines reportedly under FTC scrutiny

September 3, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission wants to know why McDonald's ice cream machines are reportedly always broken — a topic that is now late-night-talk-show fodder and…

ZetaDisplay, KFC roll out digital displays in Belgium, Netherlands

September 3, 2021

ZetaDisplay has entered into a partnership with KFC Netherlands and Belgium, omnichannel CRM, and order management platform Boostr Agency to deliver digital…

Jimmy John’s opens in Cicero, Illinois

September 2, 2021

A Jimmy John's has opened in Cicero, Illinois, according to a press release.