5 ways to use technology to mitigate risk of litigation and benefit your business

by David DeLorenzo — Owner, Bar and Restaurant Insurance

Here are five ways that technology can help hospitality business owners avoid litigation.

Checkers & Rally's opens in Indianapolis

March 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a double drive-thru in Indianapolis at West 10th Street. It's co-owned by Fred Kaufman and Don Tharp, according to a press…

Panda Express partners with gaming company NRG for Rocket League game

March 4, 2024

Panda Express has partnered with gaming and entertainment company NRG to focus on sports game Rocket League.

Carl's Jr. introduces Spicy Breakfast Burger

March 1, 2024

Carl's Jr. is introducing the Spicy Breakfast Burger to its menu and is bringing back the classic Western Bacon Cheeseburger, according to a press release.

Restaurant Printer Solutions: Back-of-House vs. Front-of-House Essentials

This guide explores restaurant printers, covering back-of-house, front-of-house, and label printers to ensure seamless service and operation.

Dunkin’ kiosks on hold at Binghamton University

February 29, 2024

A plan to install Dunkin' self-service kiosks at the brand's store on the Binghamton University campus is on hold due to shipping delays, according to a Pipe…

Del Taco expands in Alabama

February 29, 2024

Del Taco has opened a location in Opelika, Alabama. It's the third Del Taco restaurant for franchisee and Alabama native Clay Gullatt, according to a press…

GoTo Foods piloting Qu to streamline ordering

February 29, 2024

GoTo Foods, formerly known as Focus Brands, has selected Qu as its POS platform for all seven of its brands including Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Carvel, Jamba…

Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.

Smalls Sliders hits 200 franchise units sold

February 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders has officially hit 200 locations in development. The brand launched franchising in May of 2023. The brand has units, called "cans," open across…

8 restaurant marketing strategies for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Consider these eight tips for restaurant marketing strategies.

Tims China celebrates 5 years

February 27, 2024

Tims China is celebrating its five-year anniversary, according to a press release.

Self-Service Kiosks: Business Benefits and Uses

Self service kiosks are becoming vital parts of many businesses. But what is a self service kiosk and why is it so important to think about?

Captain D’s taps Nan Ward as COO

February 23, 2024

Nan Ward has been promoted to chief operating officer at Captain D's.

Jack in the Box expands in Orlando, enters Michigan

February 22, 2024

Jack in the Box will enter Michigan with the signing of a five-unit commitment with franchisee Niraj Patel. The brand also inked an additional 10-store…

Dunkin' launches energy drink in 2 flavors

February 21, 2024

Dunkin' is releasing its SPARKD' Energy by Dunkin energy drink beginning today. It's fruit-flavored drink filled with vitamins, minerals and a kick of…

Buffalo Chicken Pizza is back at Hunt Brothers Pizza

February 21, 2024

Hunt Brothers Pizza has brought back the Buffalo Chicken Pizza for a limited time, according to a press release.

Pizza on chicken? KFC launches the Chizza

February 21, 2024

Kentucky Fried Chicken is getting saucy with a new pizza item called the Chizza. It's not pizza — it's two 100% white meat extra crispy fried chicken filets…

Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…

Curbit partners with Ovation to streamline guest experience

February 20, 2024

AI-driven order company Curbit has partnered with Ovation, a guest feedback system, to streamline brand interactions with guests, offering an elevated guest…