NCR investigates ransomware attack

April 17, 2023

NCR Corp. reported a ransomware attack occurred on Thursday that impacted some of its restaurant customers, the company announced in a press release.

Toppers Pizza opens in Bloomington, Indiana

April 17, 2023

Topper Pizza has opened a location in Bloomington, Indiana. The restaurant is located adjacent to the University of Indiana Bloomington, Campus and is the…

McDonald’s debuts improvement tweaks to classic burgers in U.S.

April 17, 2023

McDonald's, which debuted its first burger 68 years ago, has been busy tweaking some of its classic burgers, including the iconic Big Mac, to make them even…

Dunkin' adds Butter Pecan flavoring to permanent menu

April 17, 2023

Dunkin' had added Butter Pecan Swirl to its permanent menu beginning April 26, according to a press release.

Subway inks 5 multi-user agreements

April 17, 2023

Subway has inked five multi-unit owner agreements across Texas, Florida, Arizona and the mid-Atlantic, according to a press release.

FreedomPay, Qu to unify restaurant ordering, payments

April 13, 2023

FreedomPay, a payments provider, and Qu, an order management platform, are partnering to provide a secure, unified dining experience while supporting merchants…

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

April 13, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area on April 17. The store is located at 6749 W. Greenfield Avenue in West Allis, according to a…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo to drive for Andy's Frozen Custard

April 12, 2023

Live Fast Motorsports driver Anthony Alfredo partnered with Andy's Frozen Custard to pilot the #78 Chevy Camaro during this weekend's NASCAR race, according to…

How customer service, tech help restaurants win

April 11, 2023

Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.

Taco Bell brings back Nacho Fries for 9th time

April 11, 2023

Nacho Fries are returning to Taco Bell on April 13 for the ninth time. The taco brand is also teaming up with Austin, Texas-based Yellowbird Hot Sauce to…

White Castle brings back ghost pepper 1921 Slider

April 11, 2023

The 1921 Slider with ghost pepper cheese is making its return at White Castle, according to a press release.

Great American Cookies offers Tax Day BOGO deal

April 10, 2023

Great American Cookies is offering a BOGO deal for its Cookie Cake Slices ahead of Tax Day, according to a press release.

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace meets fans at Tennessee McDonald's

April 10, 2023

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace worked the drive-thru and met fans at a McDonald's in Blountville, Tennessee on April 8, according to a WCYB report.

Domino's Pizza releases ordering on Apple Car Play

April 10, 2023

Domino's Pizza fans can now order via Domino's iOS app on Apple Car Play, according to a press release.

Whataburger, Academy Sports + Outdoors create 2nd line of branded merchandise

April 7, 2023

Whataburger has teamed up with Academy Sports + Outdoors to release its second Magellan Outdoors x Whataburger co-branded apparel and product line, according…

McDonald's to lay off hundreds, shutter 10 field offices

April 7, 2023

As part of a corporate restructuring, McDonald's plans to close offices and will lay off hundreds of employees, according to a Business Insider report.

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Chick-fil-A awards more than $25M in scholarships

April 6, 2023

Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023. The brand split the amount between 13,000 employees and 13 community service-minded…