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…

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…

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…

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…

Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

Taco Bell testing 2 new versions of Mexican Pizza

December 16, 2022

Taco Bell is testing two new versions of its popular Mexican Pizza. Both versions go on sale Dec. 22, according to a CNN report.

Samsung partners with ParTech for restaurant kiosk solution

December 15, 2022

Samsung Electronics America has partnered with ParTech Inc. to integrate its restaurant kiosks with ParTech's Punchh loyalty and marketing program. Through…

DoorDash top focus when it comes to food delivery coupons

December 14, 2022

Consumers seeking food takeout coupons hit DoorDash the most and Papa John's is the single most searched for restaurant when it comes to discounts.

Panda Express, DonorsChoose partner to bring Chinese New Year to students

December 13, 2022

"Lunar New Year is one of the most exciting times of the year in Asian culture, and every year, it presents an opportunity for us at Panda to create meaningful…

Domino's $3 tip back for carryout customers

December 12, 2022

Domino's Pizza is bringing back carryout tips for guests who opt to carryout their pizzas rather than have them delivered, according to a press release.

Dunkin' partners with 31 student athletes from across country

December 9, 2022

Dunkin' has selected 31 student athletes to be apart of its Team Dunkin' class of 2023. Dunkin' will also sponsor the entire women's Northwestern University…

Little Caesars ad campaign offers discount on Detroit-style Pizza

December 6, 2022

Detroit-based Little Caesars has a limited time offer for customers who have tried other restaurants' Detroit-style pizza, according to a press release.

Restaurant gift cards sales dip while dollar figure jumps

November 30, 2022

Overall restaurant gift card sales were down nearly 6.8% for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared to 2021, but the average dollar amount loaded per card…

Finnish design house turns McDonald's uniforms into couture

November 29, 2022

Finnish design brand Vain has released a collaborative line of clothing with McDonald's. Vain took used McDonald's Finland employee uniforms and turned them…

KFC opens London pub in time for World Cup

November 28, 2022

KFC has opened in a pub in London just in time for the World Cup, according to a Yahoo Life report.

Checkers & Rally's to give away free fries for life

November 22, 2022

Checker's & Rally's is giving away free fries for life to one lucky winner in honor of Black "FryDay," according to a press release.