Chicken Salad Chick, Cava, Tazikis score high in Merchant Centric report

February 15, 2023

Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Tazikis, Skyline Chili and Cheba Hut all scored high for price, value and loyalty, winning more praise than complaints in a Merchant…

Wendy's partners with Legacy Motor Club for NASCAR entry

February 14, 2023

Wendy's has announced a partnership with Legacy Motor Club. Beginning this weekend at the Daytona 500, the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Noah Gragson will…

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

Krystal fans decide brand's new tagline via social media vote

February 13, 2023

Krystal fans have chosen "Now You Know" as the brand's latest tagline, according to a press release.

McDonald's partners with Cardi B, Offset for holiday meal

February 13, 2023

McDonald's has partnered with recording artists Cardi B and Offset for a shareable Valentine's Day meal available beginning Feb. 14, according to a press…

#QSRNEXT | November 9, 2022

Designed with busy schedules in mind, the 30-minute, back-to-back sessions will feature execs in the trenches, who will offer powerful insights on technology…

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Unlocking Memorable Restaurant Experiences by Enhancing Brand Consistency

Customers expect standardized experiences and when those expectations are not met, it can cause confusion, misinterpretation of company values, loss of trust…

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Paytronix debuts bold look to reflect loyalty changes

February 1, 2023

Paytronix, a loyalty technology provider, is boasting a new look that reflects the industry shift related to customer loyalty and indicates that brands need to…

How loyalty programs encourage repeat customers

by Len Covello — CTO, Engage People

Research shows consumers are increasingly leaning on loyalty programs as the cost of everything from gas to groceries continues to rise. Here are four ways…

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

White Castle adds Valentine's Day merch line

January 24, 2023

White Castle has released a line of Valentine's Day merchandise. The swag includes a robe, sunglasses and t-shirt, according to a press release.

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Roast beef leads the menu at Lion's Choice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Missouri-based Lion's Choice brings the beef - roast beef, that is - to St. Louis. The legacy brand has 32 units and has opened eight in the last four years.

Carl's Jr. pairs with wine seller for bundle

January 12, 2023

Carl's Jr. has paired with Nocking Point Wines to design The Carl's Jr. Wine Pairing Bundle. The bundle features two wines specifically selected to complement…

Burger King hires on CMO

January 11, 2023

Burger King has tapped Patrick O'Toole as chief marketing officer for Burger King U.S. and Canada.

Gift card sales up in 2022 though holiday storm hurt biggest sales day

January 6, 2023

The total holiday gift card sales value increased in 2022 though the total number of cards sold decreased and card sales were hurt by a holiday winter storm.

White Castle teams with artist on collectible jigsaw puzzle

January 5, 2023

New York artist Dave Pollot has teamed up with White Castle to turn one of his collectible works of art featuring White Castle's food into a 285-piece jigsaw…

DSA Signage hires Brian Kim, Chief Commercial Officer

DSA Signage hires former Chipotle Senior Manager and Private Equity Leader Brian Kim as Chief Commercial Officer