Chick-fil-A opens 1st elevated drive-thru restaurant

August 22, 2024

Chick-fil-A has opened its first elevated drive-thru restaurant, a new concept designed to streamline service and speed up delivery times. Located south of…

Kona Ice awarded $500K in patent infringement lawsuit

August 22, 2024

Kona Ice, which has over 2,000 trucks serving shaved ice, was awarded $532,905 from a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit against Florida-based competitor…

U.S. Hospitality Managers: Insights from 500 Frontline Leaders

The hospitality industry is facing a critical tipping point, and it’s not just about gratuities. We polled 500 frontline hospitality managers in the U.S. and…

Jollibee opens 7th Texas restaurant

August 19, 2024

Jollibee opened its first location in Arlington, Texas on Aug. 16. The opening marks the brand's seventh location in the state and its 74th in the U.S.…

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…

ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative…

Burger King to extend value meal until October

August 16, 2024

Burger King is extending its $5 "Your Way Meal" through October, according to a Yahoo Finance report.

How innovations in food packaging paving way for QSRs

by Felicity Kelly — Head of Sustainability, Bunzl Express

Packaging shouldn't be a secondary thought when it comes to your menu.

ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North…

Taco Bell UK extends hours for music fans

August 15, 2024

Taco Bell UK is introducing "Encore Hours," a new initiative to keep its doors open later at select locations in the UK, catering to music fans who often face…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Leasecake Named 'Overall Lease Management Company of the Year' for Second Consecutive Year

PropTech Breakthrough Recognizes Leasecake's Continued Excellence in Real Estate Technology

Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

Domino's Pizza offers large 2-topping pizza for $6.99

August 12, 2024

Domino's PIzza is offering a large two-topping carryout pizza for $6.99 each according to a press release.

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Savvy Sliders slides into Louisiana

August 9, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders is expanding into Louisiana. The first store will open in Metairie, Louisiana, the first of five locations planned for the state…

Taco John's releases app-only $7 Meal Steal

August 8, 2024

Taco John's is launching a $7 Meal Steal following the success of its recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through the summer, according to…

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

August 7, 2024

Taco John's has opened its first restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. A grand opening celebration on Aug. 8th will feature live music and giveaways…

Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years

August 7, 2024

Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.