Diners craving value as restaurant industry rebounds

June 22, 2023

As restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels, diners are craving value, willing to pay for convenience and want quality when ordering takeout.

Pizza Hut tests 'Underground Deliveries' in subway as part of movie tie-in

June 21, 2023

Pizza Hut recently tested "Underground Deliveries" as part of a tie in with the upcoming feature film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem" premiering…

Jack in the Box partners with Snoop Dogg for meal combo

June 19, 2023

Jack in the Box has teamed up with superstar Snoop Dogg to create a meal deal fit for late night, according to a press release.

Taco Bell partners with Crocs for 1st retail shoes

June 14, 2023

Taco Bell has teamed up with footwear brand Crocs on the first-ever Mellow Slide limited edition collaboration. Mellow Slides are available for Taco Bell…

KFC partners with Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders for latest ad campaign

June 13, 2023

KFC has teamed up with Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion "Prime Time" Sanders and his family. Through the partnership, Sanders and his family will promote the…

Jack in the Box to launch meal designed by celeb Snoop Dogg

June 8, 2023

Jack in the Box has partnered with celebrity Snoop Dogg to design Snoop's Munchie Meal. The box of Jack in the Box favorites is priced at $14, according to a…

McDonald's celebrates iconic character with meal, milkshake

June 6, 2023

McDonald's is celebrating one of its iconic characters, Grimace, with a special birthday meal. Beginning June 12, fans can order the Grimace Birthday meal…

5 social media tricks to help restaurant marketing succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Social media is more engaging and smarter than ever. Here are five tips for restaurants to get the most out of their social media budgets.

White Castle seeks best recipe using Sliders

May 31, 2023

White Castle has launched a contest seeking the best recipes that use the brand's signature sliders, according to a press release.

Restaurant deal activity jumps in Q1

May 30, 2023

The number of restaurant consumers using a deal jumped a bit in the first quarter of 2023 with an 8% growth spike compared to a year ago, according to data…

Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

Whataburger taps Radar to boost customer experience

May 30, 2023

Whataburger is partnering with geofencing tech provider Radar to boost the customer experience by leveraging location-based data.

In-N-Out Burger to celebrate 75th anniversary with drag races, concerts

May 30, 2023

In-N-Out Burger will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, with a day of drag racing and a car show.

Social media goals matter

by Dylan Duke — Founder and CEO, Glewee

Do you know what the goals are for your restaurant's social media posts? Can you set your key performance indicators before launching a campaign? Dylan Duke of…

Checkers brings on Hot Wheels monster truck to celebrate new store design

May 18, 2023

Checkers is inviting guests to check out the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Bigfoot truck, which will be on display at locations across Jacksonville, Florida…

Taco Bell wants to free 'Taco Tuesday' phrase from competitor Taco John's

May 17, 2023

Did you know the phrase "Taco Tuesday" is trademarked? Taco Bell is on a mission to free "Taco Tuesday" from a small competitor who has owned the trademark…

Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective

During this free webinar, we leveraged the latest location intelligence to help understand the trends driving the full-service and wider dining sectors, from…

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Subway partners with 100 Thieves gaming brand

May 15, 2023

Subway has become the official sandwich of 100 Thieves, a lifestyle brand and gaming organization, according to a press release.

Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…