Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

Andy's Frozen Custard to open in Prosper, Texas

December 28, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard will open a location in Prosper, Texas, this January, according to a press release.

A&W to expand Wisconsin footprint

December 28, 2022

A&W Restaurants will open in Altoona, Wisconsin, on Jan. 10. The restaurant is owned by Dee and John Wells, who also own two other A&W locations…

McDonald’s tests restaurant delivering orders via conveyor

December 28, 2022

McDonald's has installed a test restaurant located outside Fort Worth, Texas that allows customers to receive orders in their cars from a food and beverage…

Jack in the Box signs deal for 37 restaurants, 46 existing stores

December 27, 2022

Jack in the Box has inked a deal with Cedar Tree Restaurant Group for 37 restaurants and 46 existing stores in four southeast markets, including: Nashville…

Krispy Kreme to push toward automation to ease labor pinch

December 27, 2022

After Krispy Kreme became public again a year and a half ago after being taken private by JAB Holding Co. in 2016, the brand hopes to cut debt, improve…

Delphi Display Systems intros outdoor kiosk for QSR drive-thru

December 23, 2022

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of consumer engagement and business optimization technology solutions for the quick-service restaurant industry, has…

Yum China establishes aid fund for employees

December 22, 2022

Yum China has established the Yum China Employee Mutual Aid Fund to offer financial assistance to employees in need, according to a press release.

Will Taco Bell make fries a permanent menu addition?

December 21, 2022

Will Taco Bell keeps its Nacho Fries on its menu as a permanent addition? Perhaps, said Taco Bell CEO Mark King during an event with investors last week. King…

Domino's franchisee opens 600th store in Dubai

December 21, 2022

Middle East-based Alamar Foods has opened its 600th Domino's Pizza store in Dubai, according to a TradeArabia report.

Little Caesars taps Patrick Cunningham as VP of development

December 20, 2022

Little Caesars has hired Patrick Cunningham as vice president of development, according to company news.

KFC promotes 2 to executive team

December 20, 2022

KFC has promoted Ben Dubost to chief development officer and Kate Ward to chief legal officer effect Jan. 1, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's debuts Meatballs & Marinara

December 19, 2022

Papa Murphy's has added Meatballs & Marinara to accompany its line of take-and-bake pizzas, according to a press release.

Papa Johns releases sweet dessert with Oreo

December 19, 2022

Papa Johns and Oreo have released Oreo Cookie Papa Bites, a sharable side that pairs with pizza, according to company news.

Del Taco franchisees to expand Florida footprint

December 19, 2022

Del Taco has announced two multi-unit deals in Florida, according to a press release.

White Castle's NFT collection raises $25K for team members in need

December 19, 2022

White Castle's collection of NFTs raised $25,000 for the brand's Team Member Relief fund, according to a press release.

Domino's enters Uruguay, Latvia

December 16, 2022

Domino's Pizza has opened stores in two new markets — Uruguay and Latvia, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders slides into Slidell, Louisiana

December 16, 2022

Smalls Sliders has opened a location in Slidell, Louisiana. It's the brand's sixth location in the state, according to a press release.

Wendy's to donate $70K across 16 organizations

December 16, 2022

Wendy's employees nominated 16 charitable organizations to make donations to across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release.

Taco Bell testing 2 new versions of Mexican Pizza

December 16, 2022

Taco Bell is testing two new versions of its popular Mexican Pizza. Both versions go on sale Dec. 22, according to a CNN report.