Odd Burger signs 1st agreement for British Columbia

January 6, 2022

Odd Burger Corporation has igned a franchise agreement for Victoria, its first British Columbia location, continuing its expansion plans throughout Canada and…

Survey: Pandemic permanently altered consumer-restaurant relationship

January 6, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology — such as POS digital signage — and real…

White Castle teams up with hip-hop star to introduce Spicy Joe Slider

January 5, 2022

KFC to launch national plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken

January 5, 2022

Kentucky Fried Chicken will launch its highly anticipated plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide on Jan. 10. The plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken was…

Mary Brown's adds plant-based chicken to menu

January 5, 2022

Mary Brown's Chicken has introduced plant-based chicken menu options to stores across Canada, according to a press release.

Restaurant gift card sales up over last 2 years

January 4, 2022

The restaurant industry sold 6% more gift cards during the 2021 holiday season compared to 2019, and 57% more than 2020, according to a Paytronix study.

Popeyes enters master agreement for South Korea

January 4, 2022

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Silla Co., Ltd. ("Silla Group) to develop and open hundreds of Popeyes restaurants across South…

Whataburger debuts Spicy Ketchup batch, LTOs returning

January 4, 2022

Whataburger has debuted its signature Whataburger Spicy Ketchup Batch #2. Whataburger Spicy Ketchup debuted as a limited-batch offering in 2012 and joined the…

Cinnabon offers sweet deal for The Bachelor premiere

January 3, 2022

Cinnabon is celebrating the premiere of ABC's The Bachelor with a sweet deal. The Fantasy Sweet Bundle, starting at $15, features a combo of two classic…

KFC China introduces green marketing campaigns

January 3, 2022

KFC China is introducing green marketing campaigns designed to promote more sustainable lifestyles and increase consumer awareness of eco-friendly behavior…

McDonald's can't build near ancient Roman site

January 3, 2022

McDonald's is blocked from opening a franchise next to the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, according to a report in The Art Newspaper.

Southern Classic Chicken signs multi-unit deal for Louisiana

December 30, 2021

Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken has signed a development deal to bring the fried chicken company to the New Orleans region, according to a press…

Popeyes opens in Holland, Michigan

December 30, 2021

The long-awaited Popeyes Louisiana Chicken has opened in Holland, Michigan after months of delays. Employees have been training at a store in Grand Rapids…

All DoorDash employees back on monthly deliveries

December 29, 2021

Every DoorDash employee, up to and including the CEO, are being asked to make monthly deliveries as part of the company's WeDash program, which launched in…

Sonic LTO Patty Melt returns

December 29, 2021

Sonic Drive-In has reintroduced its classic Patty Melt, while supplies last, according to a press release.

Restaurant employees picking up the slack

December 28, 2021

Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…

Wendy's offer free chicken nuggets

December 28, 2021

Wendy's is giving away free chicken nuggets through Jan. 2, 2022 with a purchase from the app, according to a Thrillist report.

Breakfast, lunch sales rebounding

December 23, 2021

The breakfast daypart is rebounding, according to a report from The NPD Group.

Dairy Queen opens in Gas City, Indiana

December 23, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corporation has announced the opening of a DQ Grill & Chill in Gas City, Indiana. The restaurant is located at 4969 Sloan Drive and is…

The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, Grubhub award restaurant grants

December 23, 2021

Online food ordering and delivery marketplace Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund have awarded more than $4 million to 37…