Russian McDonald’s fan protests store closing in unique way

March 14, 2022

A Russian man isn't too happy that McDonald's is closing locations in Russia due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Panda Express latest QSR ceasing Russian support

March 10, 2022

Panda Express is ceasing all corporate support to its three franchise locations in Russia in response to the Russian war against Ukraine.

Burger King suspends all corporate support to Russian franchisee

March 10, 2022

Burger King has suspended corporate support to its Russian market which is managed by a local master franchisee, according to a press release.

Omnibus 2022 budget won't restore employee retention tax credit

March 9, 2022

Congress has reached bipartisan agreement on a $1.5 trillion omnibus package to fund the government, according to a report in The Hill.

McDonald’s shutters Russia locations on temporary basis

March 8, 2022

McDonald's is temporarily shuttering its nearly 850 stores in Russia and putting the brakes on operations as of today.

Long John Silver's reports positive sales growth, new leadership

March 8, 2022

Long John Silver's is reporting positive sales growth, partially due to new leadership, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box completes Del Taco acquisition

March 8, 2022

Jack in the Box has completed its acquisition of Del Taco Restaurants Inc. for approximately $585 million, according to a press release.

QSRs quiet regarding operations amidst Russia-Ukraine war

March 7, 2022

While some high profile brands, including Apple, are pausing or closing locations in Russia in response to the war against Ukraine, many U.S.-based QSRs and…

Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax

March 7, 2022

The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…

Wetzel’s Pretzels ends 2021 on high note

March 3, 2022

Pasadena, California-based Wetzel's Pretzels had a record-setting 2021, posting a same store sales increase of 24% compare to 2019, according to a press…

Church's Chicken to open 100 restaurants, hires international business development director

March 2, 2022

Texas Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken is expecting to open 100 restaurants in 2022 throughout the Americas, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The brand's…

White Castle continues charitable giving program into 2022

March 2, 2022

White Castle has started a program giving employees the opportunity to have a say in where the company's philanthropic money goes, according to a press release.

Wendy's revenue at $1.9B in 2021

March 1, 2022

Wendy's has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021, according to a press release.

How the pandemic gave QR codes new life and they’re here to stay

by Laurent May — CEO, Ready

March 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought QR codes to the forefront of the table experience. Adoption in the restaurant industry has been remarkably quick and widespread.

Second In-N-Out opens in Reno

February 28, 2022

In-N-Out has opened another Reno restaurant outside of the city's downtown area, according to a Reno Gazette Journal report.

Beyond Meat reports disappointing Q4

February 25, 2022

Beyond Meat reported a disappointing fourth quarter 2021, despite the brand's launch of KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken and McDonald's test of its highly…

KFC partners with TikToker for $500K grant giveaway to fight hunger

February 25, 2022

Kentucky Fried Chicken is teaming up with TikTok creator Isaiah Garza to launch a TikTok-based grant fund giveaway totaling $500,000 in cash grants to…

Mobile orders on rise, long pickup wait times lead to frustration

February 24, 2022

Mobile orders continue to rise and customers generally approve of restaurants' apps but longer wait times for mobile pickups and orders not ready at pickup are…

McDonald's makes $100K donation to HBCU band

February 24, 2022

McDonald's USA and its local owner/operators have donated a surprise $100,000 to the Platinum Sound Marching Band at Shaw University, one of the oldest…

Inspire Brands opens 1st dual Dunkin', Jimmy John's unit

February 24, 2022

Inspire Brands has launched its first co-branded unit combining a Dunkin' and Jimmy John's.