New grading system concerns McDonald's franchisees

May 12, 2022

A new McDonald's assessment system is getting pushback from concerned franchisees who say the global market, inflation, rising prices and staffing issues make…

KFC opens 'The Crystal Bucket' next-gen design

May 11, 2022

KFC has opened its latest design, dubbed "The Crystal Bucket," in Painted Post, New York, according to a press release.

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. to get digital, physical overhaul

May 11, 2022

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a digital and physical transformation for its restaurants over the…

Sysco posts strong Q3 2022 sales, earnings

May 11, 2022

Sysco Corp. posted strong sales and earnings for Q3 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Emerging Trends in Restaurant Health

Watch Fast Casual and solution leaders Bluezone by Middleby and Powerhouse Dynamics as they discuss how restaurants can protect the health and safety of…

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Adopting an Ecosystem Approach to Restaurant Technology

Relying on multiple vendors to implement a digital transformation can be a challenge. Working with a core technology ecosystem provider can simplify the…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Examining all the benefits of high oleic soybean oil

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

High oleic soybean oil offers benefits to restaurants as well as dining customers, from nutritional aspects to extended fry life.

Report: digital orders make up one-third of restaurant sales

May 5, 2022

A new report from Patronix Systems Inc., a digital guests experience platform, found that digital orders have risen to one-third of total restaurant and…

More than 3K Canadian restaurants shuttered over past year

May 5, 2022

A total of 3,344 Canadian restaurants went out of business in the last 12 months, according to a new report from Unified Data Lab. The Store Connect report is…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. bring back Stars for Heroes campaign

May 4, 2022

CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the return of its annual Stars for Heroes program. Now in its 11th year…

Here’s why 30% of people still aren’t comfortable dining indoors

by John Marquez

People are beginning to return to restaurants. Here's how to give your customers options to make them feel comfortable.

Restaurant Brands International enjoys solid sales jump in Q1

May 3, 2022

Restaurant Brands International Inc. saw Q1 2022 systemwide sales growth of 14%, compared to Q1 2021, representing nearly a $1 billion more in revenue…

NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation

May 2, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…

Burger King ends trial run of plant-based London location

May 2, 2022

Burger King has ended the trial run of its all-vegan restaurant in Leicester Square in London, according to a report in The Guardian. The fast-foot outlet had…

Star Micronics Cloud Services: Revamped for an Evolving World

Star Micronics Cloud Services allows developers and business owners to monitor devices in real-time, collect crucial data, and create customized receipts…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

White Castle surpasses 28B sliders sold

April 29, 2022

White Castle is celebrating National Hamburger Month — the month of May — with the announcement that sales of its signature sliders have surpassed 28 billion.

McDonald's reports 1st quarter sales increase

April 28, 2022

Global comparable sales rose 11.8% and U.S. sales increased 3.5% for McDonald's in the first quarter of 2022.

Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.