Taco Bell Cantina opens in downtown LA

July 26, 2024

Taco Bell franchisee Diversified Restaurant Group opened its latest Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Los Angeles. A grand opening celebration was held July 25…

8 tips for fast-food restaurant design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Since the pandemic, fast-food restaurant design has become geared toward efficient, fast pickup and drive-thrus. But designing an interior takes careful…

How pizza drive-thrus can help pizzerias thrive

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza drive-thrus can help restaurants improve order accuracy and increase overall sales.

Pizza Hut franchisee could close more than 140 stores

July 24, 2024

A large Pizza Hut franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a financial dispute with the brand's parent company and EYM Group. EYM Group operates…

Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

by Mike Schwartz — Senior Vice President, Member Value, IFMA

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must…

Star Micronics Unveils the Next mC-Print3: Connectivity and Sustainability Redefined

The mC-Print31Ci and mC-Print31CBi thermal receipt printers, featuring CloudPRNT Next and Ultra-C technology, set new benchmarks in speed, efficiency, and…

Report: McDonald's to extend $5 value meal offering

July 23, 2024

McDonald's $5 value meal isn't going away at the end of the month. Instead, the Chicago-based burger chain will extend its $5 offering, according to a CNBC…

SynergySuite Secures Finalist Status in Two SaaS Award Categories

SynergySuite, a leading provider of restaurant and hospitality technology solutions, is excited to announce being named a finalist in two prestigious…

Hollywood Arby's closes due to California minimum wage hike

July 22, 2024

A family-owned Arby's restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has closed its doors after 55 years due to California's $20-an-hour minimum wage law…

Layne's Chicken Fingers finds success with various models

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Layne's has seen consistent store sales with various real estate models. Eric Reed, the brand's chief development officer, explores how different models can…

Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system

July 18, 2024

Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…

The Foodservice Tools Restaurants Need in 2024

The right kitchen equipment is more than just a convenience—it is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring quality, and staying competitive. These tools…

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Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Marble Slab Creamery celebrates National Ice Cream Month, Day with sweet deals

July 16, 2024

Marble Slab Creamery, the imaginative small-batch ice cream franchise known for its endless flavor combinations, is churning up cool treats in honor of…

Tim Hortons Camp Day returns July 17 to empower underserved youth

July 16, 2024

Tim Hortons Camp Day returns on July 17 with a chance for coffee lovers to support life-changing experiences for underserved youth.

Axonify Identified as Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Corporate Learning Tech

Affirms Axonify’s competitive edge in Learning Management Systems and continued benefit for enterprise organizations with frontline workforces.

How streamlining sanitizing protocols can boost employee retention

The conventional "rag and bucket" technique is prone to human error and cross contamination, posing food safety risks. Multi-surface wipes offer a better…

Del Taco's value menu includes 15 items at $2 or under

July 15, 2024

Del Taco is entering the value chat with its Del's Real Deal$ Menu. The menu has 15 items available at $2 and under and features tacos, burritos, nachos…

6 steps to opening a food business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Opening a food business requires specialized equipment, hiring a staff, securing funding and more. Check out these six steps to opening a QSR.

HTeaO expands into Louisiana, Missouri

July 11, 2024

Iced tea franchise HTeaO has expanded into two states, Louisiana and Missouri, and a new market within Tallahassee, Florida, according to a press release.