Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

April 13, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area on April 17. The store is located at 6749 W. Greenfield Avenue in West Allis, according to a…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

Great American Cookies offers Tax Day BOGO deal

April 10, 2023

Great American Cookies is offering a BOGO deal for its Cookie Cake Slices ahead of Tax Day, according to a press release.

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace meets fans at Tennessee McDonald's

April 10, 2023

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace worked the drive-thru and met fans at a McDonald's in Blountville, Tennessee on April 8, according to a WCYB report.

Whataburger, Academy Sports + Outdoors create 2nd line of branded merchandise

April 7, 2023

Whataburger has teamed up with Academy Sports + Outdoors to release its second Magellan Outdoors x Whataburger co-branded apparel and product line, according…

McDonald's to lay off hundreds, shutter 10 field offices

April 7, 2023

As part of a corporate restructuring, McDonald's plans to close offices and will lay off hundreds of employees, according to a Business Insider report.

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

Chick-fil-A awards more than $25M in scholarships

April 6, 2023

Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023. The brand split the amount between 13,000 employees and 13 community service-minded…

West Virginia Little Caesars raises money for police K-9 teams

April 6, 2023

Little Caesars in Ohio County, West Virginia, have kicked off their annual Pizza Pizza Paws Campaign to benefit police K-9 handlers in the state, according to…

KFC Canada creates 'Twosdays' deal for limited time

April 6, 2023

KFC Canada is offering two pieces of chicken for $2.99, according to a press release.

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

Checkers & Rally's create drive-thru game show

April 5, 2023

Drive-thru restaurant chains Checkers & Rally's have created a new "Rule the Drive-Thru" weekly game show. The show, which debuted April 3, surprises…

Golden Chick sets sales records after Del Rio, Texas remodel

April 4, 2023

Golden Chick has reopened its well-known Del Rio, Texas location after a complete remodel. The restaurant broke the brand's records for highest single-day…

McDonald's closes corporate office in preparation for layoffs

April 3, 2023

McDonald's has asked corporate employees to work from home Monday through Wednesday and has shut down its corporate office as it prepares for layoffs as part…

Hughes Receives 2023 Customer Value Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan

Award Identifies Hughes as best in class in the North American Digital Signage Industry.

Tims China closes deal to become developer of Popeyes in China

March 31, 2023

Tims China has closed the deal to become the operator and developers of Popeyes in Mainland China, according to a press release.