Pilot deploys 156 self-order kiosks at Wendy’s locations

September 8, 2026

Pilot Co. has installed 156 self-order kiosks at 78 Wendy's restaurants in its North American travel centers as part of a broader modernization of its…

Wetzel’s Pretzels, sweetFrog franchisee to open co-branded Texas location

September 8, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels and sweetFrog franchisees Dave and Diana Stone are opening a new co-branded location in Flower Mound, Texas, the chains' parent company…

Del Taco launches first-party catering platform

September 4, 2026

Del Taco is making catering a bigger part of its growth strategy with the launch of a new first-party catering platform, the company announced in a news…

Jack in the Box completes Harri workforce management rollout

September 4, 2026

Jack in the Box has completed a five-month rollout of Harri's workforce management platform across all 2,112 of its U.S. restaurants, the company announced in…

Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Dunkin’ partnership

September 3, 2026

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a new partnership with Dunkin', the company has announced in a news release. The partnership will…

Restaurant chains lean into Labor Day deals with Grubhub giveaways

September 3, 2026

Restaurant chains are leaning into delivery-driven promotions to capture Labor Day weekend spending, using limited-time freebies, buy-one-get-one offers and…

Taco Bell franchisee taps Oscar AI for restaurant ops

September 2, 2026

O&M Restaurant Group, a 23-unit Taco Bell franchisee based in Oklahoma, has selected Oscar AI to help its restaurant leaders identify opportunities to…

Fast Casual Executive Summit preview: Learn how a unified guest view spurs big rewards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Fast casual brands can break down the walls between tech systems to craft a unified customer view that can drive an immediate return-on-investment. Learn how…

How Steele Smiley sold a fitness empire to bet on healthy fast food

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Steele Smiley spent 15 years building a fitness empire with more than 900 U.S. franchisees and locations in more than 35 countries, sold it, and founded CRISP…

Domino’s takes on the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap with latest pizza

August 31, 2026

Domino's is challenging America to decide whether its new Domino Detroit-style pizza deserves a place among fast food's most iconic menu items. The…

Restaurant operators choosing growth over retrenchment in 2026

August 28, 2026

Despite persistent inflation and labor challenges, restaurant operators are entering the second half of 2026 with a surprisingly durable outlook.

Loyalty programs have become new front line of QSR fraud

by Stuart Mann — Head of Industry Product Engagement, Accertify

A recently disclosed data breach at Chick-fil-A made headlines for the type of accounts that were targeted. It was reportedly a credential stuffing attack that…

Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.

Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…

Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, Firehouse Subs execs to talk operational complexities at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The upcoming "Complexity Killers" session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will guide restaurant operators in auditing and streamlining their bloated tech…

Subway Canada launches value menu

August 27, 2026

Subway Canada has launched its first Fresh For Less Menu, featuring various breakfast, lunch, snack and side options priced under $5 each, according to a press…

Fry Station Turnover Could Be Costing Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators Millions Annually. Here’s How to Fix It.

New analysis shows a single automated fry station can turn one of a restaurant's most expensive turnover problems into a profit center, with the math…

Over half of fast-food workers quit early when onboarding fails, report finds

August 26, 2026

More than half of quick-service restaurant workers who experienced inefficient onboarding quit before they even started working independently, according to a…

Church's Texas Chicken to donate $100K to Big Brothers Big Sisters

August 26, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America have a new national partnership aimed at expanding access to youth mentorship, backed by a…

GLP-1s and the new consumer reality: What the data really says

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

A new research report reveals GLP-1 adoption isn't static, men are an overlooked demographic and usage varies dramatically by restaurant — challenging chains…