How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, GiftAMeal partner to donate 150K meals

June 11, 2024

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has donated 150,000 meals to families in need through GIftAMeal's charitable partnership, according to a press release.

Are mobile handheld devices right for your restaurant?

Brian Pickens, product manager at NCR Voyix, talks about the three challenges quick-serve restaurants face that can often be effectively solved through…

Presented by NCR Voyix

Givex kiosk with AI voice ordering provides human-like interaction

Dan Hawes, head of AI at Givex, gives a demonstration of their self-order kiosk with AI voice ordering capabilities. Users can interact with the kiosk through…

A&W Restaurants gives centenarians free Root Beer Floats for life

June 10, 2024

A&W Restaurants is celebrated its 105th birthday with a sweet offering. The brand is giving anyone aged 100 or over free Root Beet Floats for life…

HTeaO opens location in Universal City, Texas

June 7, 2024

HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea brand has opened a location in Universal City in Texas, according to a press release.

McDonald's loses EU trademark for 'Big Mac' on chicken products

June 7, 2024

McDonald's lost its exclusive right to the term "Big Mac" for chicken products in the European Union after failing to demonstrate consistent use of the name…

Bojangles teams up with ezCater to launch catering service

June 7, 2024

Bojangles has partnered with ezCater, a food for work technology company in the U.S., to offer catering services, according to a press release.

Jollibee takes flight: Filipino QSR's US growth hits 100 stores and beyond

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jollibee has 101 stores in North America, but with franchising on the horizon, the Filipino favorite will soon become your competition.

Jack in the Box teams up with West Coast legend Ice Cube for Munchie Meal

June 6, 2024

Jack in the Box is bringing a taste of California cool to its latest menu offering, partnering with rapper, songwriter, and longtime Jack in the Box fan Ice…

Long John Silver's releases app, loyalty program for 1st time

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Long John Silver's has released an app and a loyalty program called the Seacret Society. Director of Marketing Jason Anthony explains the strategy to add the…

White Castle heats up summer with 2 chicken ring flavor additions

June 6, 2024

White Castle has brought back its Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Rings and introduced Smoky BBQ Chicken Rings. The dishes are priced at 12 for $3.99 at…

Checkers & Rally's opens location in Columbia, South Carolina

June 5, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a location in Columbia, South Carolina, under the helm of seasoned operator Shamsu Charania, according to a press release.

Sonic offers Groovy Fries for $1 in June

June 5, 2024

Sonic Drive-In's new Groovy Fries and Groovy Sauce are now available at Sonic locations nationwide. The brand recently updated its fry recipe for the first…

How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…

Taco John's tests AI drive-thru ordering with Presto Automation, Qu

June 4, 2024

Taco John's has partnered with Presto Automation Inc., a provider of AI and automation technology for restaurants, and Qu to pilot a voice-based drive-thru…

Jack in the Box to expand in Florida

June 4, 2024

Jack in the Box has inked deals to bring the brand to Tallahassee and Orlando in Florida, according to a press release.

Restaurant employees want 'flexible hours, healthy work-life balance'

June 3, 2024

Flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance and camaraderie were just as important to workers in the hospitality industry as financial incentives, according to…

Arby's swings into summer with golf-themed burger promotion

June 3, 2024

Arby's is aiming to tee off summer sales with a new promotion that combines golf and its signature menu items, according to a press release.

Sonic partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee by donating to finalists' schools

June 3, 2024

Sonic served as a premiere sponsor for the Scripps National Spelling Bee for a second straight year, according to a press release.