How to reduce wait times in drive-thrus

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

These six tips can reduce wait times at the drive-thru and increase speed and accuracy.

Little Caesars aims to score big as NFL pizza sponsor

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has signed on as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. The partnership awards the Detroit-based pizza brand plenty of exposure and builds…

How Taziki's Mediterranean Café Skyrocketed Survey Volume - Ovation Case Study

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine, has achieved significant success through its partnership with Ovation. Taziki’s…

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The $70 Billion Opportunity: Actionable Strategies For Catering Growth

With the U.S. catering market hovering around $70B and more companies returning to the office, restaurants are more focused than ever on ways to scale their…

Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

Machine learning surfacing new menu of opportunity for QSR mobile marketing

by Dario Sheikh — Head of Agency, Moloco

Machine learning in performance advertising can transform how QSRs grow their mobile app user base to connect and monetize their customers.

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

Del Taco releases value meal menu

October 8, 2024

Del Taco has launched a line of value meals called Del's Mucho Meal$. The lineup consists of four meal combos, according to a press release.

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

8 tips to increase loyalty program usage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Loyalty programs work great -- as long as your customers use them. Consider these eight tips to increase the usage of your loyalty program.

Consider the benefits provided by a POS made for the pizza industry

The very reason why pizza is such a popular food item with consumers is the same reason restaurant owners can benefit from a POS that supports both…

Wendy's celebrates 25 years of Spongebob Squarepants with 'Krabby Patty Kollab'

October 2, 2024

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Spongebob Squarepants," Wendy's and Paramount are partnering to launch Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab, which features a…

How staff retention strategies, smart tech help restaurants manage busy fall nights

by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix

Leverage these tips to keep employees - and customers - satisfied this fall.

Digital Signage Pilots Travel Center Giant to Stronger Customer Connections

DEEL, specializing in dynamic digital signage for convenience stores and gas stations, outfitted a small number of Pilot’s stores as part of a test to…

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Papa Murphy's launches LTO with Everyday Value menu

September 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched its Everyday Value menu, a limited-time offer available through Nov. 12 with three large pizzas priced at $7.9…