Store task automation top focus for restaurant operators

March 30, 2023

Restaurant operators are expected to automate over half, 51%, of store tasks within two years, according to the 2023 Connected Restaurant Experience study…

Pretzel Crust Pizza returns to Little Caesars

March 28, 2023

Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Pizza has returned to U.S. restaurants. The Pretzel Crust Pizza was first released in 2014 as a limited-time promotion, according…

Burger King moves field team fleet to EVs

March 27, 2023

Burger King will move its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles across 16 statse. The burger brand plans to move to 100% EVs by 2030, according…

Qu Releases 4th Annual State of Digital Report for Quick Service & Fast Casual Restaurants

The top findings in the report center around 8 key trends enterprise brands can expect to see in the next 12-24 months—including investment priorities, top…

Taco John's to expand Tennessee footprint with opening in Clarksville

March 21, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in Clarksville, Tennessee, on March 27, according to a press release.

2023 Top Tech-Savvy Restaurant Brands

As succeeding in the restaurant business becomes ever more complicated, many operators are turning to technology to overcome today’s challenges. Check out 1…

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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Subway brings back Footlong Pass giving 50% off footlong sandwiches

March 20, 2023

The Footlong Pass is back at Subway for an undisclosed amount of time. The pass is $15 and gives guests 50% off a footlong sub every day.

Qu Appoints Niko Papademetriou as Co-Founder

Business Development Leader, Niko Papademetriou is recognized for exceptional contributions to Qu POS for almost a decade.

EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Little Caesars serves up nearly 5,500 hot pizza meals

March 16, 2023

Little Caesars' Love Kitchen visited the pizza chain's hometown of Detroit to provide hot meals to people in need during February and March. The mobile food…

Plant Junkie opens in Chicago, New York City

March 16, 2023

Fledgling company Plant Junkie, a concept specializing in plant-base cuisine, has opened locations in Manhattan and Chicago. The brand was founded by New York…

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 1st drive-thru-only location

March 15, 2023

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, according to a press release.

Chick-fil-A to open unit at O'Hare International Airport

March 15, 2023

Chick-fil-A, in partnership with Hyde Park Hospitality and Phillips Concessions, will open a restaurant at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, according…

How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages

Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…

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Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…

Marco's Pizza brings sausage on 2 LTOs

March 9, 2023

Marco's Pizza is rolling out two meaty LTOS — the Sausage Magnifico and the Ultimate Magnifico, both featuring a new old-world sliced sausage, according to a…