Advancing the restaurant industry with AI innovations in 2024

by Daniel Hawes — Vice President of Product Design, Givex

From VR dining experiences to predictive inventory management, the infusion of AI into the restaurant industry marks a transition from traditional practices to…

Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken launches prototype to roll out this year

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has launched a prototype that will begin rolling out in stores in 2024. With dual drive-thru lanes and an online ordering pick-up…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks thrives on culture, customer service, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Derrick Hayes has three pillars for his cheesesteak brand: customer service, tight training and strict adherence to the brand's culture. Big Dave's…

Table Needs Capital Launches to Provide Access to Flexible Restaurant Financing

Control cash flow while investing in growth with Table Needs Capital

QSRweb’s Top 10 most-clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSR dining remains a mainstay due to its lower price point and ease of service. We took a look at the top news stories over the past 12 months, and here's what…

Kelly's Roast Beef goes from casual beach fare to New England legacy franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kelly's Roast Beef has four company-owned restaurants, two licensed airport units in Boston Logan International Airport and five franchised in New England and…

Brentwood, California Taco Bell reopens after remodel

November 1, 2023

Taco Bell has opened a newly renovated unit in Brentwood, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Diversified Restaurant Group, according to a…

Redefining QSRs: How PDQ journeyed to superior quality, service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

PDQ - short for People Dedicated to Quality - has 63 traditional units as well as sports arenas and airport locations. The brand is a people-first…

Interactive Customer Experience Summit panel to discuss common drive-thru issues

August 30, 2023

As the food service industry navigates a landscape increasingly defined by speed and convenience, a panel session at the Interactive Customer Experience…

Savvy Sliders' heavy growth potential makes it a QSR standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Savvy Sliders is making a name for itself with fresh, never frozen all-beef sliders, hand-breaded chicken strips and hand-spun milkshakes. Company officials…

Smalls Sliders takes the stage as up-and-coming burger brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Smalls Sliders offers less than 12 SKUs, but the brand is scaling in a big way.

Palmer Digital Group announces audio enclosure option for digital menu boards

July 12, 2023

Digital signage supplier and installer Palmer Digital Group is rolling out audio enclosure options for its digital menu board offerings, according to a press…

Taco John's a growing QSR player in Mexican segment

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco John's has 375 units, of which seven are corporate owned. With a new store design, savvy multi-unit franchisees and a winning corporate team, the brand…

Del Taco opens dual drive-thru location

April 26, 2023

Del Taco has opened a dual drive-thru location in the Atlanta metro market. The unit is run by franchisee veteran Mac Kamara of MK Energy LLC and will serve as…

DSA Signage Relocates to State-of-the-Art Facility

DSA Signage, a leader in the signage industry, has relocated to a new facility in Rancho Dominguez, CA. The move will enable the company to expand its…

SoundHound develops voice-based ordering

February 17, 2023

SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…

KFC installs solar-powered canopy at California location

January 26, 2023

KFC has installed a solar-powered drive-thru canopy at a Bakersfield, California, restaurant, according to a press release.