Panda Express launches 1st point-based rewards program

May 31, 2023

Panda Express has launched Panda Rewards, its first points-based national rewards program. To encourage guests to sign up, the brand will offer registrants a…

Galardi Group taps Tango to manage retail location strategy, support growth

May 31, 2023

Galardi Group, parent company to Wienerschnitzel, Hamburger Stand and Tastee Freez LLC, has partnered with Tango, a provider of integrated workplace management…

White Castle seeks best recipe using Sliders

May 31, 2023

White Castle has launched a contest seeking the best recipes that use the brand's signature sliders, according to a press release.

Webinar to teach viewers how to use consumer data for site selection

May 30, 2023

When opening a new QSR restaurant, there are a lot of factors that go into it. There's investment, staffing and equipment, just to name a few.

Restaurant deal activity jumps in Q1

May 30, 2023

The number of restaurant consumers using a deal jumped a bit in the first quarter of 2023 with an 8% growth spike compared to a year ago, according to data…

Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

Andy's Frozen Custard partners with Missouri Boys State, American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State

May 30, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has announced a partnership with the Missouri Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State as the first-ever corporate…

Whataburger taps Radar to boost customer experience

May 30, 2023

Whataburger is partnering with geofencing tech provider Radar to boost the customer experience by leveraging location-based data.

In-N-Out Burger to celebrate 75th anniversary with drag races, concerts

May 30, 2023

In-N-Out Burger will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, with a day of drag racing and a car show.

Dairy Queen makes 2 international personnel hires

May 28, 2023

American Dairy Queen Corp., a subsidiary of International Dairy Queen Inc., has announced two hires to its international team: Chris Wren, VP of development…

Technology more intuitive, cost efficient than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Technology reigned at the 2023 National Restaurant Association's annual show.

Golden Chick makes executive changes for growth in 2023, beyond

May 25, 2023

Golden Chick's Michael Parmerlee has been promoted to president of GFC Leasing Corp. LLC and Golden Southern Reality LLC. He will drive growth for Golden…

Actor Kevin Hart's Hart House opens 3rd location in LA

May 25, 2023

Plant-based QSR Hart House, founded by actor Kevin Hard, has opened its third location in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. The location has the brand's…

Restaurant foot traffic on the rise

May 25, 2023

Foot traffic has increased when it comes to restaurants as consumers are prioritizing dining when it comes to discretionary spending.

Opus lands $6.8M to fund AI-powered training for deskless workers

May 24, 2023

Opus, a training platform for businesses with a deskless workforce, has secured $6.8 million in Series A funding round led by Stage 2 Capital.

Long John Silver's breezes into Indonesia with 1st store

May 24, 2023

Long John Silver's has opened its first location in Indonesia under the helm of PT Cipta Putra Nusantara, according to a press release.

Sonic releases Shortcake Snowball Slush Float

May 24, 2023

Sonic Drive-In has released its Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush Float. The drink is available beginning May 29, according to a press release.

CKE Restaurants begins annual Stars for Heroes program

May 24, 2023

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has launched its Stars for Heroes campaign, which raises money for active military and veterans in…

Free webinar to offer tips for recruitment, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

May 23, 2023

Ask any restaurateur what their number one issue in- house is and they're likely to say recruitment and retention. Though more restaurant roles are being…

SpotOn launching restaurant POS lineup

May 23, 2023

SpotOn is debuting the SpotOn Restaurant, a point-of-sale solution featuring proprietary, patent-pending hardware designed to meet the unique needs of a…