ConverseNow acquires Valyant AI, accelerating growth in restaurant AI

July 9, 2024

ConverseNow, a provider of voice AI technology for restaurants, has acquired Valyant AI, a pioneer in drive-thru automation. The move strengthens ConverseNow's…

Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia

July 9, 2024

Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.

Dunkin' raises $2.1M for charity during annual Iced Coffee Day

July 9, 2024

Dunkin's annual Iced Coffee Day last month raised a record $2.1 million for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box to return to Chicago with 8 planned units

July 8, 2024

Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago market as part of an eight-unit strategic market plan. The brand has identified more than 125 potential trade area…

Del Taco opens 1st location in Virginia

July 8, 2024

Del Taco has opened its first location in Virginia. The restaurant uses the brand's Fresh Flex layout with a modernized design and innovative layout, according…

Stoner's Pizza Joint franchisees to open 9 locations

July 8, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked deals with four new franchisees, two in Texas and two in Florida. The Texas franchisees plan to open locations in Killeen, San…

Whataburger relaunches Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich

July 7, 2024

The Whataburger Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich is back by popular demand and just in time for summer, according to a press release.

Why Thermal And Impact Printers Remain Essential In High-Tech Restaurant Operations

Thermal and Impact printers enhance restaurant operations by streamlining front- and back-of-house communications, automating tasks, and decreasing waste.

Taco John's enters value meal battle with $5 Meal Steal

July 3, 2024

Taco John's is entering the value meal battle with the launch of its $5 Meal Steal. It's available through mobile ordering only for a limited time at…

McDonald's teams up with hit anime series for Special Grade Garlic Sauce

July 3, 2024

McDonald's has partnered with hit anime series "Jujutsu Kaisen" to launch its Special Grade Garlic Sauce exclusively on the McDonald's app beginning July 9…

The Original Rainbow Cone expands Illinois footprint

July 3, 2024

The Original Rainbow Cone has opened in Flossmoor, Illinois, according to a press release.

How to be successful in the food truck business

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

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.

McDonald's Korea launches voice guidance kiosks, assists visually impaired

July 2, 2024

McDonald's Korea has recently installed kiosks with voice guidance at all of its stores nationwide to better serve visually impaired customers, according to an…

Sonic enters value game with $1.99 menu

July 2, 2024

Sonic is entering the value game with a $1.99 menu featuring new menu items as well as some fan favorites.

Golden Chick opens 100th store in Dallas-Fort Worth region

July 2, 2024

Golden Chick has opened its 100th restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. It is located in Fort Worth and is owned and operated by franchisee Keaton Mata…

5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees

July 1, 2024

We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…

RBI to increase China presence with acquisition of Popeyes China, investment in Tims China

July 1, 2024

Restaurant Brands International Inc. will expand its presence in China through the acquisition of Popeyes China and a co-investment in Tims China, according to…

Domino's Pizza franchisee opens 900th store in China

July 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza's master franchisee in China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative…

Whataburger franchisee inks deal to open 25 Layne's Chicken Fingers locations

July 1, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked a deal with Whataburger franchisee Taylor Thomas to open 25 units across East Texas, according to a press release.

Krystal opens in North Carolina Circle K center

June 28, 2024

Slider chain Krystal has opened in a Circle K convenience store in Wilson, North Carolina, according to a press release.