Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…

Restaurant Brands International enjoys solid Q2 growth

August 8, 2023

Restaurant Brands International Inc. enjoyed a robust Q2 with consolidated systemwide sales growth of 14%-plus year over year — generating over $40 billion …

FAT Brands rolls out cookie menu to burger concepts

August 8, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, is now serving cookies from its sister brand, Great American…

PizzaForno celebrates 1 year in Houston, plans to open 28 more in 2024

August 8, 2023

PizzaForno, an automated pizza brand, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Houston. The brand has several units across town and plans 28 more in 2024…

Consumers flock to change names to 'Subway' in Name Change Challenge

August 8, 2023

When sandwich chain Subway put out a call to give away free subs to one lucky winner who would legally change their name to Subway in its Name Change…

Sonic to match up to $1M in classroom donations

August 8, 2023

Sonic Drive-In has partnered with Reese's Book Club, a part of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, to support local schools across the country. The QSR brand…

Thanx adds 4 reporting dashboards

August 8, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has debuted four automated reporting dashboards designed to accurately measure and improve loyalty program…

Savvy Sliders' heavy growth potential makes it a QSR standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Savvy Sliders is making a name for itself with fresh, never frozen all-beef sliders, hand-breaded chicken strips and hand-spun milkshakes. Company officials…

Del Taco opens in Las Vegas casino hotel

August 7, 2023

Del Taco has opened its first casino location in the Circus Circus Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. The brand plans to open an additional location within weeks…

Krystal wins best late-night fast food award from USA Today

August 7, 2023

Krystal has been named the Best Late-Night Fast Food by USA Today in its 10Best Readers Choice Awards, according to a press release.

POS systems at heart of restaurants, but avoid these common mistakes

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the dynamic world of the restaurant industry, staying competitive and efficient is vital for success. With the rapid advancement of technology, modern point…

PDQ promotes Kep Sweeney to CEO

August 4, 2023

QSR chain PDQ (People Dedicate to Quality) has promoted Kep Sweeney to CEO. Sweeney replaces Nic Reader, who is moving to a founder role with co-founder/owner…

Your Ultimate Guide To Buying Star Micronics Printers Online

If you want to buy a Star Micronics printer online, whether thermal or impact, receipt or label, kiosk or desktop, this guide is for you.

Networld Media Group launches Rewards That Matter website for consumers

August 3, 2023

Networld Media Group, which owns a number of B2B websites in the restaurant, technology and retail spaces, has launched its first consumer website, Rewards…

SoundHound, White Castle expands drive-thru AI partnership

August 2, 2023

SoundHound, a tech firm with specializations in AI and voice-recognition technology solutions, has announced it is expanding its drive-thru ordering…

Great American Cookies opens 400th bakery

August 2, 2023

Great American Cookies has opened its 400th bakery located in Fort Meyers, Florida. The brand can be found in 31 states and five countries, according to a…

Odd Burger to serve as title sponsor at Canada's VegTO Fest

August 2, 2023

Vegan QSR brand Odd Burger will be the title sponsor at VegTO Fest in Toronto, Ontario on Sept. 9-10, according to a press release.

Chick-fil-A taps Ditto for POS system

August 1, 2023

Chick-fil-A has partnered with software company Ditto to modernize its POS system in its U.S.-based restaurants, according to a press release.

Bojangles to expand in Las Vegas, travel centers

August 1, 2023

Bojangles has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring 20 restaurants to Las Vegas, as well as the development of restaurants in 10 TravelCenters of…

Twisted by Wetzel's opens in Surprise, Arizona

July 31, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its latest Twisted by Wetzel's location in Surprise, Arizona, according to a press release.