How Edge Computing is Revolutionizing Restaurant tech

When it comes to your restaurant tech stack, Edge Computing may not be your first concern. But understanding the power this new computing model can have on…

Webinar leverages data to show loyalty programs improve bottom line

July 6, 2022

Loyalty programs are smarter, more intuitive and easier to use than ever before. Having a solid loyalty program in place can increase guest frequency, improve…

Clean Eatz on target to meet 100 units by 2023

July 6, 2022

QSR brand Clean Eatz is on pace to best its previous years in expansion. The company has plans to meet its goal of 100 active locations by years' end…

Odd Burger purchases land for manufacturing plant

July 6, 2022

Vegan fast-food brand Odd Burger has secured land in London, Ontario, Canada for the development of a new 50,000 square feet food manufacturing facility. The…

KFC latest brand to pull out of Russia

July 5, 2022

Yum Brands has announced that it is in the advanced stages of transferring ownership of its KFC restaurants, operating system and master franchise rights in…

Checker’s & Rally’s attempts to move National French Fry Day to a Friday

July 5, 2022

National French Fry Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and Checkers & Rally's believes Fry Day should be on a, well, Friday. The brands are asking fry…

Hidden Burger King found behind Delaware mall wall

July 5, 2022

A fully intact Burger King has been found behind a wall in a Wilmington, Delaware, mall and it's been untouched for years. The Burger King has gone viral for…

How Your Phone System Helps Boost Revenue for Your QSR Business

Did you know that the right phone system can help you improve customer service, coach your staff through conversations without the client hearing and even…

Is it better to build or buy loyalty tech?

by Len Covello — CTO, Engage People

With consumers seemingly spending more, now is the perfect time for QSRs that aren’t already in the game to consider the new age of loyalty — that is, reward…

How Star Micronics Is Helping Channel Partners Succeed

At Star Micronics, our executive team is always listening. We want to understand the challenges our channel partners face so we can do whatever is in our power…

Middleby acquires ice, soft serve, slush equipment maker

June 30, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Icetro, a maker of ice, soft serve and slush machines used in commercial foodservice, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

McDonald's announces Camp McDonald's lineup

June 30, 2022

McDonald's has announced a virtual camp experience called Camp McDonald's featuring food deals, menu hacks, merchandise and music performances. The event…

Supply chain issues hinder Popeyes removal of MSG in chicken

June 30, 2022

Popeyes hopes to rid its chicken of MSG by 2025, three years later than previously announced, according to a Bloomberg report.

Middleby acquires auto-guided vehicle maker

June 29, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Proxaut, a manufacturer of automated guided vehicles for the food industry and industrial processing companies for an…

How to fight supply chain issues in foodservice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue to plague both operators and distributors. Consider these tips to help ease the pain.

Older Gen Z consumers aren’t hitting restaurants like earlier generation

June 28, 2022

While older Gen Zers should be hitting their peak restaurant visit stage, their visits are much less than the previous generation at their age.

How to make your people your best assets

June 28, 2022

Ask any restaurant operator what their biggest challenges are, and you will likely hear "recruitment and retention." Finding good employees is challenging.

Whataburger hands out $2M in scholarships

June 28, 2022

Whataburger has given 940 scholarships worth over $2 million to students across its 14-state footprint for the 2022-2023 academic year through the company's…

Study finds convenience stores on par with QSRs

June 28, 2022

Are convenience stores the new QSRs? According to a study by Bluedot, a customer arrival platform, data from a deport indicates that consumers are putting…

Study: Dining at home will remain heightened through 2024

June 28, 2022

More people are eating at home due to rising costs. Dining at home peaked during the pandemic but has since normalized — but are still above the pre-pandemic…