Sonic shows its bubbly side in latest LTO

June 2, 2021

Sonic's newest beverage offerings look a lot like the popular bubble or boba tea drinks initially introduced in Taiwan, but the similarities stop there. In…

Krispy Kreme lays plans to go public

June 2, 2021

Longtime North Carolina-based doughnut QSR, Krispy Kreme, said it wants to go public and sell stock again. The company, owned by Europe's JAB Holding, relayed…

Webinar: Why your POS isn’t just for cashiers anymore

June 2, 2021

Gone are the days when point-of-sale systems were only being used at the restaurant cash register. Diners are already using them to access menus, order and pay…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Loop Media

Loop Media, Inc., is an innovative premium streaming media company building products and solutions for both businesses and consumers. Loop improves the entire…

Cyberattack shuts down world's biggest meat processor

June 1, 2021

The world's largest meat processor, JBS, said it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack that affected some of its servers supporting its North…

C3 inks $100M Saudi Arabian deal

June 1, 2021

C3, a food tech platform operating ghost kitchens, will introduce Saudi Arabia to 40 restaurant brands via a $100 million deal with the country's investment…

Popeyes uses 'green' construction tech to expand in Canada

June 1, 2021

Popeyes is expanding in Canada with the help of a green construction technology company, Nexii Building Solutions Inc., which is helping to build a British…

Fast Casual accepting nominations for 2021 Perfect Pitch

June 1, 2021

In hopes of discovering up-and-coming fast casual brands, Fast Casual is hosting its seventh annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 4 and is accepting nominations…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: PDQ Signature Systems

PDQ Signature Systems, a leading technology solutions innovator, is proud to showcase PDQ POS–a top rated, multi-award winning, all-concept restaurant/retail…

Italy’s Ali Group tops Middleby's bid for Welbilt

May 28, 2021

More than a month after Middleby Corp agreed to buy its competitor, Welbilt Inc., for $2.9 billion, the kitchen equipment company has received an all-cash…

Sonic, Church's let loose a pair of chicken LTOs

May 28, 2021

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, two QSRs are hoping to tempt business with a pair of chicken LTOs, each with its own distinct personality, including…

Edible intros design prototype with 'theater-like experiences'

May 28, 2021

Edible is rolling out a fresh design prototype for its stores that it said focuses on giving its customers a "theater-like experience," while enhancing service…

Subway expands, redefines communications team

May 28, 2021

Subway said this week it has "reimagined" its communications function with new talent hired to lead four key strategic areas, including corporate and employee…

Golden Chick asks, 'Who let the dogs IN?'

May 28, 2021

Golden Chick as returned that all-time summertime favorite to the menu — corn dogs — to dozens of its stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Northern Texas…

200 restaurant execs meeting in person -- finally

Early bird pricing ends today for the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit taking place this year Aug. 10-12, in Atlanta.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Partners & Napier

Ranked one of the Top Most Effective Agencies in North America for two years running, Partners + Napier is an integrated creative company best known for…

Nathan's Famous adds Arthur Treacher's ... as a ghost

May 27, 2021

If you were around in the 1970s, you probably remember a nearby Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips store, which at that time, had about 800 stores. The chain…

Lee's Famous Recipe using AI to run drive-thrus

May 27, 2021

Like most restaurant brands, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken can't always find enough workers. With its drive-thru business thriving due to the pandemic, the…

Which QSR has the best fry?

May 27, 2021

We may be on the cusp of National Hamburger Day (it's Friday, in case you forgot), but at global data collection network Premise, they've been all about that…

Plant-based fast food chain completes $7.5M Series A raise

May 27, 2021

San Diego-based Plant Power Fast Food has completed its $7.5 million Series A capital raise, led by Helia Capital USA Inc., Eat Beyond Global Holdings and…