Whataburger partners with Boys & Girls Clubs

August 25, 2022

Whataburger has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs in 19 cities to host company volunteer events. The Whataburger Feeding Student Success Back to School…

Finally, an App that Saves Your Store Managers Time & Money

If you don’t have mobile access to real-time performance data for your restaurants, you’re losing money. It’s that simple.

Hopdoddy, Taco Bell, BurgerFi, El Pollo Loco execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders will chat about how they are handling labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs during the CEO Roundtable at the annual Fast Casual…

Lower-income households cutting back on restaurant outings

August 22, 2022

Lower-income households are shifting dining habits, likely due to food inflation and a need to reduce food spend, and reducing restaurant visit activity.

Odd Burger inks 4 franchise agreements

August 22, 2022

Odd Burger has signed four new franchise agreements in the last 30 days, a record number for the company. The new Canadian franchise locations will be in…

Wendy's pulls lettuce over E.coli outbreak

August 22, 2022

Wendy's has pulled the lettuce from all sandwiches in the states of Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania while the Centers for Disease Control investigates a…

Chipotle vs. Panera: How QSRs adapt to generational differences in dining behaviors with unique strategies

Restaurants have adapted to massive shifts in consumer behavior in recent years, but those changes also include generational differences. Across all the top…

Dippin' Dots debuts Times Square location

August 19, 2022

Dippin' Dots has debuted a store in Times Square that is co-branded with sister company Doc Popcorn. The unit is run by multi-unit franchisee Neil Hershman.

Chip Cookies gears up for national expansion

August 19, 2022

Provo, Utah-based Chip Cookies, a gourmet cookie delivery company, plans to expand across the country through franchising, according to a press release.

The Original Rainbow Cone franchising after 96 years

The Original Rainbow Cone is a Chigaco-based line of ice cream shops. Now on its third generation of ownership, the granddaughter of the founder is ready to…

Taco Bell tests plant-based protein in Birmingham

August 18, 2022

Taco Bell is testing a proprietary plant-based protein in Birmingham, Alabama, according to a press release.

Wendy's unveils next-gen concept

August 17, 2022

Wendy's has unveiled a new global restaurant design dubbed Global Next Gen. The design will enhance customer, crew and digital experiences and is set to roll…

Jack in the Box creates incentive program for multi-unit franchisees

August 17, 2022

Jack in the Box has created an incentive program for multi-unit franchisees offering financial benefits to those who enter into a minimum three-unit…

Baskin-Robbins inks deal for 25 units in Canada

August 17, 2022

Baskin-Robbins has entered into a deal with franchise operator McMaster Group Holdings for 25 shops in the Vancouver and Calgary, Canada markets, according to…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens co-branded unit with beverage company Thirst

August 16, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has teamed up with Thirst, a Utah-based beverage company, to open a co-branded location in St. George, Utah. It's the duo's first drive-thru…

A&W Teams Up with Jolt to Streamline Operations

A&W Restaurants has partnered with Jolt Software, the leader in digital food safety and operations execution software, for checklist, employee communication…

Checkers & Rally’s continues 2022 momentum with development deals

August 15, 2022

Checkers & Rally's announced its strong momentum in the first half of 2022, with 32 signed franchise and multi-unit development agreements representing a…

White Castle opens Coney Island location

August 15, 2022

White Castle has expanded in New York City with a restaurant on Coney Island, according to a press release.

White Castle to expand Arizona footprint

August 15, 2022

White Castle plans to open a second Arizona location, this time in Tempe. The new restaurant is expected to open in the first half of 2023 and will create 6…

How an unattended front of house can help ease labor woes

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Combatting the labor crisis has proven to be expensive for QSRs. Restaurant technology has evolved to such an extent that it is now possible for a QSR to have…