Restaurants using AI tools from NCR Voyix for guest retention, operational efficiency

The company's Aloha Consumer Marketing Solution uses AI to help restaurants personalize outreach and track results, and Aloha Menu and Aloha Smart Manager will…

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Esper's tech designed to streamline IT Ops for restaurants

At the National Restaurant Association Show, Cherryh Cansler interviews Esper's Keith Szot about the company's expansion into Linux-based device management.

Use your data or lose your margins

by Oli Ostertag — GM of Operator Cloud, PAR Technology

QSR margins are squeezed by soaring food and labor costs, compounded by potential tariffs. Survival hinges on using existing tech to integrate data, turning…

Smalls Sliders launches Strawberry Swirl Shake

June 6, 2025

Smalls Sliders' latest limited-time treat is the Strawberry Swirl Shake, and it's here for just the summer. The shake is available from now through Aug. 31…

Jack in the Box taps Dawn Hooper as CFO

June 5, 2025

Jack in the Box has permanently brought on Dawn Hooper as its CFO. Hooper previously served as interim principal financial offer for the brand from Aug. 202…

Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

Toast commits $5M to combat food insecurity

June 4, 2025

Toast Inc. announced Wednesday a $5 million philanthropic commitment over the next five years to combat global food insecurity, beginning with a U.S.

Papa Murphy's offers pizzas for $8.99 this summer

June 4, 2025

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza is offering a limited-time offer featuring select Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie or Meat pizzas on Thin or Original crust for just…

Jack in the Box partners with recording artist T-Pain for late-night Gaming Munchie Meal

June 4, 2025

Grammy-winning recording artist T-Pain has partnered with Jack in the Box to introduce the T-Pain Munchie Meal, according to a press release.

The future of QSR design: Hygiene, Efficiency

by Esperanza Carrion — Vice President & General Manager of Sani Professional, Sani Professional

Customers demand proper hygiene for QSRs. Sani answers this demand with wipes.

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Little Caesars Love Kitchen celebrates 40 years, 4M guests

June 3, 2025

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen recently celebrated its 40th year of service in its hometown of Detroit by providing hot pizza slices to thousands of people in…

From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

Dunkin' partners with 'cultural tastemaker' Paige DeSorbo on Pink Spritz Refresher

June 3, 2025

Dunkin' has partnered with Paige DeSorbo, known for podcast Giggly Squad and Bravo's "Summer House" for a new drink. The Pink Spritz Refresher is a fizzy…

How to keep profits high under pressure

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Struggling with high restaurant costs? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will offer tips on how to maintain profitability.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for 2025 Perfect Pitch

June 2, 2025

Nominations close June 8.

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery unify digital experience with new co-branded loyalty app

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery launched a new co-branded loyalty app, unifying their digital experience and streamlining ordering for…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken opens in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

May 30, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will open its latest restaurant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, today, May 30th. The location is under the helm of Ryan and Wanda Hoehn.

Whataburger brings back Pico de Gallo Burger at fans' behest

May 29, 2025

Whataburger has received four years and fan requests begging for the return of the Pico de Gallo Burger. The brand has brought back the burger for a limited…

Marco's Pizza launches national co-promotion with Sony Pictures' 'Karate Kid: Legends'

May 29, 2025

Marco's Pizza has partnered with Sony Pictures to create a promotion for its latest film, "Karate Kid: Legends" premiering in theaters on May 30, according to…

From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…