Domino's Pizza franchisee opens 900th store in China

July 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza's master franchisee in China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative…

Whataburger franchisee inks deal to open 25 Layne's Chicken Fingers locations

July 1, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked a deal with Whataburger franchisee Taylor Thomas to open 25 units across East Texas, according to a press release.

Krystal opens in North Carolina Circle K center

June 28, 2024

Slider chain Krystal has opened in a Circle K convenience store in Wilson, North Carolina, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders to enter Colorado

June 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest deal, taking the brand into Colorado. This marks the 18th state for the slider brand, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza opens 1st location in Mexico

June 27, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in Mexico. The unit is franchised and is located in the Polanco neighborhood in Anzures. The store is part of a…

Church's Texas Chicken releases wraps for LTO

June 27, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken is rolling out wraps from now until Sept. 25, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza to enter Maryland

June 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza will enter Maryland with three initial locations in the DMV area (D.C., Maryland and Virginia). The restaurants are expected to open in Columbia…

Lunchbox launches catering hub

June 27, 2024

Lunchbox, a technology provider for restaurants, has created Cater, a dedicated community hub and council for catering executives across the restaurant…

Popeyes introduces Boneless Wings as permanent menu additions

June 26, 2024

Popeyes has introduced Boneless Wings as a permanent menu item, available nationwide, according to a press release.

The food-at-work movement: Making catering a solid revenue stream

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

June 26, 2024

It's a mistake to build catering around the classical solutions of POS systems. Instead, operators must become light-food manufacturers.

Aniai launches accuracy tool for burger-making robot

June 25, 2024

Robotic kitchen startup Aniai is hoping to take hamburger-cooking accuracy to the next level with its artificial intelligence technology, Alpha Cloud. Using…

McDonald's Korea teaches seniors how to use self-service kiosks

June 25, 2024

McDonald's Korea has partnered with the National Institute for Lifelong Education to launch an in-person training program for seniors interested in using…

Long John Silver's teams up with tech firms for digital transformation

June 25, 2024

Long John Silver's has partnered with four technology companies to revamp its customer experience strategy.

McDonald's kicks off $5 Meal Deal

June 25, 2024

McDonald's is reaffirming its commitment to affordability this summer with the introduction of the $5 Meal Deal, available for a limited time at participating…

White Castle bolsters late-night reputation

June 25, 2024

White Castle wants to be customers' late-night stop. It's now bolstering its reputation as a premiere fast-food brand for late-night food and fun, according to…

Odd Burger expands CPG line distribution to Whole Foods Market in Ontario

June 24, 2024

Canada-based plant-based chain Odd Burger Corporation has expanded its consumer packaged goods (CPG) line distribution through a retail listing at Whole Foods…

Domino’s Pizza names Maureen Pittenger as EVP — chief human resources officer

June 24, 2024

Domino's Pizza has appointed Maureen Pittenger as EVP — chief human resources officer effective July 8. Pittenger will report to the brand's CEO Russell…

Whataburger partners with Russo Modular for Arizona prototype

June 24, 2024

Whataburger has partnered with Russo Modular to build a 3,000-square-foot modular prototype for Whataburger's modular program. It will be the brand's first…

Smalls Sliders growing via company-owned stores

June 24, 2024

Smalls Sliders is accelerating growth plans by developing company-owned and operated locations. The first will open in Georgia.

Plant Power Fast Food releases BBQ sandwich

June 21, 2024

Plant Power Fast Food has released The Ribby, a plant-based version of an American barbecue sandwich. It will be available at all 10 of its locations beginning…