Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

Popeyes, Truff partner for spicy chicken offering

October 18, 2023

Popeyes has partnered with Truff seasoning to offer the Spicy Truff Chicken Sandwich. It's available nationwide at $5.99, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza names Sam Jackson EVP of human resources

October 18, 2023

Domino's Pizza has named Sam Jackson as its EVP of human resources. Jackson will report to CEO Russell Wiener effective Nov. 4, according to a press release.

Pizzerias partner with Coca-Cola on reusable bottle initiative

October 18, 2023

Coca-Cola has partnered with local pizzerias to launch its Toss In, Take Out initiative. Consumers in 11 markets can bring in plastic bottles to recycle and…

Pizza Hut extends late-night hours

October 18, 2023

Pizza Hut has extended its hours and is now open until midnight or later at thousands of locations nationwide. Several restaurants will stay open as late as …

Taco John's to open in Detroit area

October 17, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in Monroe, Michigan, marking the brand's fourth in the state, on Oct. 23. Franchise operator Meritage Hospitality Group is…

Tork launches restaurant workflow guide

October 16, 2023

Tork, an Essity brand, has launched Tork Workflow for Restaurants, a guide designed to improve experiences for both guests and staff, maximize operational…

A&W Canada launches One Cup reusable cup program

October 16, 2023

A&W Canada has launched a reusable cup program dubbed "A&W One Cup." Unlike traditional reusable cup programs, the 'A&W One Cup' stands out for its…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Goodr to donate food, hot meals

October 16, 2023

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has partnered with Goodr, a food waste and food insecurity management company, and donated 225 surplus meals and 270 pounds of food to…

Southern Classic Chicken opens updated prototype in Louisiana

October 16, 2023

Southern Classic Chicken, a fried chicken brand based in Louisiana, has opened a restaurant prototype in Bossier City, Louisiana, according to a press release.

Antares Group merging with Aprio

October 13, 2023

Antares Group, which provides accounting and financial services to over 1,600 McDonald's restaurants and other quick service and fast casual brands in over 4…

Casey's trademarks 'The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters'

October 13, 2023

Convenience-store pizza brand Casey's has trademarked "The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters," according to a press release.

Savvy Sliders opens 2nd unit in Texas

October 13, 2023

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, marking the brand's second unit in Texas, according to a press release.

McDonald's launches '1 in 8' homecoming initiative

October 12, 2023

McDonald's has found that one in eight Americans have worked at one of its restaurants, leading the brand to launch its "1 in 8" initiative, according to a…

Wetzel's Pretzels launches 2 kiosks in San Francisco Macy's store

October 12, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened two Wetzel's bakeries within the Macy's department store in Union Square in San Francisco, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory in Rio Vista, California operates with new owners

October 12, 2023

Pizza Factory's Rio Vista, California, location has new owners, according to a press release.

Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

PDQ launches official 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cups with float purchase

October 11, 2023

PDQ restaurants — which stands for People Dedicated to Quality — are offering guests official 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cups in partnership with Coca-Cola.

White Castle celebrating Halloween with spooky deals

October 11, 2023

Starting Friday, Oct. 13, White Castle will launch 13 "spooktacular" deals through the month.