Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

April 27, 2022

Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.

Jack in the Box partners with Miso Robotics to test robotics

April 26, 2022

Jack in the Box has partnered with Miso Robotics to begin a pilot test for its Flippy 2 and Zippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens at LAX Airport

April 26, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Los Angeles International Airport, according to a press release.

Leasecake raises $12M in funding

April 26, 2022

Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…

Bojangles taps Arby's exec as COO

April 25, 2022

Bojangles has named senior restaurant executive David Whitaker as COO, overseeing company and franchise operations to drive systemwide sales and growth.

Burger King offers free fries for loyalty members

April 25, 2022

Burger King loyalty members just got a year-long perk: free fries every week for the rest of the year with any purchase — whatever size they're craving…

Taco Bell to kick off 5-city Drag Brunch

April 25, 2022

Taco Bell is rolling out the purple carpet for a new immersive fan experience: Drag Brunch. Starting in May, U.S. fans can participate in "Taco Bell Drag…

White Castle celebrates Orlando milestones

April 25, 2022

White Castle's Orlando, Florida location is celebrating its first anniversary May 3. The restaurant is the company's top performer among White Castle's more…

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

KFC opens 1st Green Pioneer Stores in China

April 22, 2022

Yum China Holdings Inc. has launched KFC's first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia

April 18, 2022

Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

McDonald's Canada to test EV trucks for distribution

April 14, 2022

A Canadian McDonald's distributor is testing out Volvo Trucks' new electrified heavy-duty trucks, according to a Business Insider report.

Taco John's Manhattan location reopens after fire

April 13, 2022

Taco John's International has announced the reopening of its Manhattan following a year's closure due to fire damage. The remodeled restaurant is located at…

Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Las Vegas

April 13, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, according to a press release.