Wonder acquiring Grubhub for $650M

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 13, 2024

Wonder, a digital food hall offering multi-restaurant ordering, is acquiring Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million, including $500 million of…

How AI and voice-speech interaction is transforming kiosk customer experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI has taken the world by storm, and it has transformed numerous aspects of customer experience across restaurant, QSR, and self-service contexts, including…

Papa Johns Canada, Aviation American Gin create the 'Cini Tini

November 12, 2024

If you enjoy the peppers served with Papa Johns' pizza, you might like the brand's newest creation, the 'Cini Tini, a pepperoncini gin martini.

Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

Checkers and Rally's opens in Florida Walmart stores

November 12, 2024

Checkers and Rally's is opening four new restaurant locations in Florida Walmart stores, according to a press release.

Olo, ezCater team up to simplify catering menu management for restaurants

November 8, 2024

Restaurant technology provider Olo Inc. has a new integration with ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces in the US, to streamline catering menu…

3 Essential tips to hiring the right manager

by Vivian Wang — Founder & CEO, LANDED

Every restaurant needs a great manager. Having the right team is crucial to scaling revenue and achieving business longevity.

Streamlining Cocktail Service: How Automation is Transforming Beverage Programs

Traditional cocktail programs can be labor-intensive and inconsistent. Botrista solves this with a compact, automated system that delivers craft-quality drinks…

Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as CMO

November 7, 2024

Papa John's International has appointed Jenna Bromberg chief marketing officer effective Nov. 14, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario

November 7, 2024

Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…

Church's Texas Chicken returns to original recipe

November 7, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has returned to its signature original recipe for its chicken, according to a press release.

Hungry Howie's releases Chicken and Waffles Pizza

November 6, 2024

Hungry Howie's has launched the Chicken and Waffle Pizza for a limited time through December, according to a press release.

KFC to hire 700 staff members across the UK, Ireland

November 6, 2024

KFC plans to recruit more than 700 permanent staff in the U.K. and Ireland ahead of Christmas, according to a press release.

How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

Golden Chick makes Walmart entry in Texas

November 5, 2024

Golden Chick has brought its second restaurant in the city of Midland, Texas, to the local Walmart. The Walmart is located at 200 Interstate 20, according to a…

QSR Automations secures investment from Battery Ventures

November 5, 2024

QSR Automations, a provider of restaurant technology solutions, has received a significant investment from Battery Ventures. This strategic partnership will…

Former CKE, Papa Johns exec leading Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 5, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Max Wetzel, the former CKE Restaurants Holdings CEO and Papa Johns COO, as its CEO. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is leaving…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY open co-branded concept in Charlotte

November 4, 2024

Famous Brands International, parent company of dessert brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY have opened a co-branded unit in the Greater Charlotte Metro Area. The store…

Checkers & Rally's opens in Social Circle, Georgia

November 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a restaurant in Social Circle, Georgia, according to a press release.

Wetzel's Pretzels launches Stanford University bakery

November 1, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery at Stanford University in the Tresidder Memorial Union in Palo Alto, California. The location is part of Wetzel's…