Zuppler Announces General Availability of AI-Powered Marketing Services on the Menu Anywhere Platform

New service provides machine learning algorithms to automatically upsell products; data shows a 13.3% increase in average transaction for restaurants that use…

Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment

September 27, 2021

The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…

Tips for getting quick-service catering up and running

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Quick-service restaurants may find that adding a catering component adds much needed revenue as sales dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bojangles donates $818,500 to Folds of Honor

September 27, 2021

Bojangles has donated more than $800,000 to Folds of Honor, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or…

Nathan's Famous partners with Tommy's Diner in France

September 24, 2021

Nathan's Famous has announced a new collaboration with Tommy's Diner, a 50's throwback diner based in France, to offer its hot dogs in all locations across the…

Nathan's Famous partners with Tommy's Diner in France

September 24, 2021

Nathan's Famous has announced a new collaboration with Tommy's Diner, a 50's throwback diner based in France, to offer its hot dogs in all locations across the…

5 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Spend

Marketing is too important to be an afterthought. The money a brand spends on those efforts should be one of the best investments they make.

Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier

by Buck Jordan

Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…

U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down

September 21, 2021

Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.

Odd Burger to open in Waterloo, Ontario

September 21, 2021

Odd Burger will open a Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, location on Sept. 29. The company recently finished construction on the 1,021-square-foot store, according to…

Andy's Frozen Custard is all about quality and complex simplicity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Andy's Frozen Custard, which operates 100 stores, follows an operational philosophy of 'complex simplicity' and it's proven key to making the brand a standout…

Many QSR customers not happy with drive-thrus, would welcome automation

September 21, 2021

More than half of Americans, 65%, who visited QSRs in the last six months have had an unpleasant drive-thru experience, according to a Harris Poll survey…

McDonald's Happy Meals to transition to sustainable plastics, fibers by 2025

September 21, 2021

McDonald's will offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys, according to a CNBC report, and the company pledges to reduce its plastic in Happy Meal toys offers by…

Subway sales up following historic brand refresh

September 21, 2021

Subway's Eat Fresh Refresh campaign, which featured its biggest menu changes, is also playing a major role in its sales momentum since the start of 2021…

Global food service industry to reach $4.1T by 2026

September 20, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for food service industry, which was $3.5 trillion in 2020, is hit $4.1 trillion by 2026, according to a Global…

Need to renegotiate your lease? Expert weighs in

The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges as states and regions continue with restrictions to address the coronavirus pandemic. In…

How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery acquired by The Derbyshire Group

September 16, 2021

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery has been acquired by The Derbyshire Group.

Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event

Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.

Dunkin’ store only takes kiosk and mobile orders

September 15, 2021

Dunkin' has opened a "Dunkin' Digital" store that only accepts mobile and in-store kiosk orders in Boston, according to a Boston Eater report.