Subway, Doritos collab on Doritos Footlong Nachos

April 4, 2025

Subway and Doritos have collaborated on the release of Doritos Footlong Nachos available for a limited time, according to a press release.

The surprising secret to managing rising food prices for QSRs

by Patrick Donovan — Chief Operating Officer, InStride

QSRs facing inflation should prioritize employee training and development as a cost-saving strategy, rather than cutting it, to reduce turnover and improve…

Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

Papa Johns, Google Cloud team to deliver AI-powered pizza experiences

April 3, 2025

Papa Johns and Google Cloud have entered into an expanded multi-year partnership to revolutionize Papa Johns' order and delivery experience using AI.

Jollibee launches Signature Sips menu with Botrista

April 3, 2025

Jollibee Foods Corporation has partnered with Botrista to bring a line of signature beverages to its U.S. locations, according to a press release.

Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…

Del Taco expands in Ohio

April 2, 2025

Del Taco has expanded in Ohio with a location in Powell. It's the third location in the state, joining existing locations in Marion and Whitehall, according to…

Domino's, DoorDash partner to join local commerce platform

April 2, 2025

Domino's Pizza has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to reach new customers through the DoorDash Marketplace while continuing delivery service via…

Church's Texas Chicken, Texas Chicken expand global footprint into Europe, beyond

April 2, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken and its sister company, Texas Chicken, plan to open up to 900 units in the U.K., France, Italy and Spain, according to a press release.

FAT Brands intros Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery co-branded unit

April 1, 2025

FAT Brands has debuted its first Round Table Pizza and Marble Slab Creamery in Oakland, California. It marks FAT Brands' 10th co-brand/tri-brand pairing to…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken named Official Fried Chicken of Boston Red Sox

April 1, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has been named the Official Fried Chicken of the Boston Red Sox. The brand, which has a footprint of more than 3,200 convenience stores…

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency

March 31, 2025

Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

Jollibee adds premium burgers to menu

March 31, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has added cheeseburgers to its menu using 100% Certified Angus Beef, according to a press release.

Subway bets on hot honey sauce, subs

March 31, 2025

Subway is serving up some sweet heat with the addition of hot honey. The hot honey balances naturally sweet honey with a kick of cayenne and habanero pepper…

How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.

Thanx integrates with Square

March 28, 2025

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has integrated with Square, which has an ecosystem of commerce solutions. With this launch, Thanx now supports…

How to improve workplace safety for restaurant workers

by Yasmine Mustafa — CEO & Co-Founder, ROAR

Workplace safety should be as important as the food going out to customers.

Church's Texas Chicken partners with Schoox for global learning, training tools

March 27, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken has partnered with Schoox, a frontline workforce learning and skills development company, to help centralize training and deliver…