Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Wyoming

April 26, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers, a Texas-based chicken franchise known for crispy tenders, is entering Wyoming with its first location planned for Cheyenne, according…

Carl's Jr. makes El Diablo burger permanent menu addition

April 26, 2024

The spicy El Diablo burger is back at Carl's Jr. — and this time it's a permanent addition to the menu. The burger features two charbroiled all-beef patties…

New York Fries opens in Jersey City

April 26, 2024

New York Fries opened last month in the Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, its third restaurant to open in the U.S. over the last three months.

Wienerschnitzel names CDO

April 25, 2024

Wienerschnitzel has appointed Doug Koob to the role of chief development officer, according to a press release.

Domino's to 'tip' customers who tip delivery drivers

April 25, 2024

Domino's Pizza is soon launching a promotion, "You Tip, We Tip," that rewards customers who tip their delivery drivers online, according to a press release.

Gold & Silver Plate Awards honoring foodservice standouts

April 25, 2024

Eight executives offering food-away-from-home services will be honored next month at The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's 70th annual Gold…

TurboChef selects LeanDNA to optimize inventory management

April 24, 2024

TurboChef, a division of Middleby Corporation specializing in ventless rapid-cook ovens, is using LeanDNA to improve production visibility and manage inventory…

Dairy Queen brings on EVP of research, development

April 24, 2024

Dairy Queen has hired Jane Friedrich as EVP, research and development. She reports to the president and CEO, according to press release.

How location intelligence can help restaurants identify, cater to customers

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate…

Wendy's expands renewable energy use through community solar programs

April 23, 2024

The Wendy's Company is expanding its use of renewable energy by participating in community solar programs across several states. The move is part of the…

Pizza Hut Partners with Dairy Farmers of America to reduce cheese production emissions

April 23, 2024

Pizza Hut has made progress in its efforts to make its cheese production more sustainable through a partnership with Dairy Farmers of America. The initiative…

Smalls Sliders appoints Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO

April 22, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate…

Advancing the restaurant industry with AI innovations in 2024

by Daniel Hawes — Vice President of Product Design, Givex

From VR dining experiences to predictive inventory management, the infusion of AI into the restaurant industry marks a transition from traditional practices to…

Chick-fil-A joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

April 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, making it the first restaurant brand to join. The Pact is a national effort to reduce food waste across the…

Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in El Mirage, Arizona

April 19, 2024

Checkers & Rally's, the fast-food chain known for its double drive-thru and burger-and-fries focus, has opened a location in El Mirage, Arizona. The…

Givex's best-in-class POS solution a boon to restaurant brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Networld Media Group Editor Mandy Detwiler chats with Don Smith, director of business development for…

Sonic debuts new fries

April 18, 2024

Sonic Drive-In is giving its iconic fries their first makeover in 10 years, according to a press release.

Church's Texas Chicken releases Signature Hot Sauce

April 18, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken is introducing its first-ever Signature Hot Sauce, featuring a blend of habañero peppers, red chilies, roasted garlic and spices…

Pretzelmaker to hand out free Pretzel Bites on National Pretzel Day

April 18, 2024

Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is once again rolling out free Pretzel Bites to celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, according to a press…

Little Caesars to add more than 30 restaurants across 7 states

April 18, 2024

Little Caesars has signed franchise agreements to open more than 30 restaurants in seven U.S. markets, according to a press release.