FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Jack in the Box launches 'Jackletes' brand ambassador program

October 25, 2021

Jack in the Box has started a brand ambassador program for the under-represented collegiate sports world.

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates

October 22, 2021

Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

What's McDonald's least-ordered item?

October 22, 2021

A viral video claims to identify McDonald's least selling item.

Plant Power Fast Food opens in Las Vegas

October 21, 2021

Plant Power Fast Food has opened a flagship Las Vegas location, according to a press release.

Yum China opens digital R&D center

October 21, 2021

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has launched a digital R&D center with three sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Xi'an.

McDonald’s deploys Storm Interface AudioNav to improve kiosk accessibility

October 21, 2021

San Francisco In-N-Out closes temporarily over city vaccine mandate

October 20, 2021

The only In-N-Out in San Francisco was shut down temporarily on Oct. 14 by the city's department of health for not checking guests' proof of vaccination under…

McDonald's hits equal pay by gender goal

October 20, 2021

McDonald's employees are paid based on work rather than race or gender, according to a message viewed by QSRweb. The company says it has achieved equal pay by…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

A&W 'rebrands' burger after '80s marketing mishap

October 20, 2021

A&W Restaurants is releasing a clever marketing campaign for it's 1/3-pound burger in response to a decades-old marketing mishap that's seen renewed…

Wendy's to use recycled plastic cups in 2022

October 20, 2021

To help advance the goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its customer-facing packaging by 2026, Wendy's is collaborating with packaging and plastics industry…

Taco Bell to give away free breakfast burritos

October 19, 2021

To celebrate the return of breakfast, Taco Bell is giving away a free breakfast burrito on Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to a press release.

Andy’s Frozen Custard sponsors 1st entitlement NASCAR race

October 19, 2021

In celebration of Andy's Frozen Custard's 35th anniversary, and as part of a multi-year partnership with Texas Motor Speedway, Andy's was the title sponsor of…

Hot Dog on a Stick debuts LTOs

October 19, 2021

Hot Dog on a Stick has debuted two items: Cheetos Flamin' Hot Sticks with Chipotle Aioli and Strawberry Mango Lemonade with Tajin, according to a company press…

Taco Bell celebrates 10th 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promo

October 18, 2021

Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" deal is back in time for the 2021 World Series. Once the first base is stolen in the World Series, Taco Bell will…

Jack in the Box taps Doug Cook as SVP, chief technology officer

October 18, 2021

Jack in the Box Inc. has named Doug Cook as senior vice president and chief technology officer. Cook brings more than 20 years of industry experience leading…

Luna Grill taps CMX to help manage supply chain

October 18, 2021

Luna Grill has selected CMX, a provider of cloud-based Enterprise Quality Management software, to manage supply chain quality and drive food safety across its…