Pizza Hut to give away 1M personal pan pizzas as part of Book It! Program

October 1, 2024

Pizza Hut will give away one million personal pan pizzas during National Book Month, October. The Book It program invites readers of all ages to participate.

HTeaO launches 3rd annual fundraising campaign

September 27, 2024

Iced tea brand HTeaO has launched its third annual Round-Up campaign to benefit the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. The fundraiser begins Oct.

How staff retention strategies, smart tech help restaurants manage busy fall nights

by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix

Leverage these tips to keep employees - and customers - satisfied this fall.

Subway celebrates 1st anniversary of MVP Rewards program

September 26, 2024

Subway is celebrating the first year of its MVP Rewards program, which launched in Sept. 2023. Fans have unlocked exclusive offers, Subway Cash, birthday…

KFC partners with Giving Kitchen

September 25, 2024

KFC has partnered with Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit organization with a goal to create a food service community in which needs are met with compassion and care…

Digital Signage Pilots Travel Center Giant to Stronger Customer Connections

DEEL, specializing in dynamic digital signage for convenience stores and gas stations, outfitted a small number of Pilot’s stores as part of a test to…

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Taco John's launches catering

September 23, 2024

Taco John's has launched catering in partnership with ezCater, a food-for-work technology company, according to a press release.

Graeter's donates more than $200K for cancer research

September 23, 2024

Graeter's Ice Cream raised $290,000 for The Cure Starts Now during its annual Cones for the Cure campaign, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's launches LTO with Everyday Value menu

September 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched its Everyday Value menu, a limited-time offer available through Nov. 12 with three large pizzas priced at $7.9…

Boosting customer loyalty: 6 essential tips for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Building customer loyalty in the restaurant industry is crucial for long-term success. These six tips can help restaurants obtain and retain customers.

White Castle revamps its loyalty program

September 19, 2024

White Castle has revamped its loyalty program. The Craver Nation Rewards now adds a point system and a tiered element to Craver Nation, which was introduced in…

KFC offering free meal to first responders in Southern California

September 19, 2024

KFC franchisees in Southern California are offering a free Taste of KFC Deal to first responders to thank them for their service to the community, according to…

National Taco Day moves thanks to Taco Bell's efforts

September 18, 2024

National Taco Day is moving thanks to efforts by Taco Bell. The day, recognized by the National Day Calendar, has been moved from Friday, Oct. 4 to the first…

Leasecake Named to Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Technology Suppliers List

Leasecake is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2024 list of Top Franchise Suppliers, earning the #6 spot in the Other…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024

The inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 list recognizes the leaders and brands reshaping the catering landscape—those taking bold steps to drive…

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Smalls Sliders to drop 12 Cans in Charlotte

September 16, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked an agreement to add 12 units, dubbed "Cans" by the company, to the Charlotte, North Carolina market with franchisee group BM Sliders…

Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

5 key training mistakes and how to improve them

by John Meyers — COO, Marco's Pizza

In the fast-paced world of QSRs, where the quality of service can make or break a business, effective team member training is essential. These five training…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks partners with The Orlando Magic

September 12, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked a deal with The Orlando Magic. Big Dave's will place their first Orlando location inside the Magic's home, Kia Center…