Operations News & Media

McDonald's to get back $105M from fired CEO

December 17, 2021

McDonald's has settled its lawsuit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who must repay more than $100 million he received as severance for leaving the…

read now

Wetzel's Pretzels debuts drive-thru location

December 17, 2021

Pasadena, California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a drive-thru prototype location in Hemet, Southern California.

read now

Taco Bell to raise minimum wage, offer plant-based meat

December 16, 2021

Taco Bell has outlined ambitious plans for 2022, including raising wages to $15 in company-owned stores and evolving its menu to include plant-based meats…

read now

Avoid these mistakes when buying commercial kitchen equipment

by Damon Shrauner — Senior Sales Consultant, chefbuyer.com

Kitchen equipment is costly. Making such a long-term investment means proper planning. Use these tips to help avoid the most common mistakes.

read now

Lyft teams with Olo on restaurant delivery

December 15, 2021

Ride share company Lyft is teaming up with Olo, and its on-demand commerce platform Dispatch, to deliver digital orders for Olo's restaurant network brands.

read now

Philadelphia to require COVID vaccine for indoor dining

December 14, 2021

Philadelphia is the latest city to require proof of vaccination inside dining establishments. Diners will have to show their vaccination card and a government…

read now

McDonald’s opens net zero carbon location in UK

December 13, 2021

The UK's first net zero carbon McDonald's has opened in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, according to a BBC report.

read now

Yum China receives A rating for ESG

December 13, 2021

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has received an 'A' rating in the latest MSCI Environmental, Social and Governance Ratings for 2021. The company is one of only two…

read now

A&W celebrates 10 years under franchisee ownership

December 10, 2021

A&W is celebrating 10 years under franchisee ownership. Ten years ago, A&W was purchased by a tenacious group of franchisees to try and turn the…

read now

Fazoli’s, FAT Brands CEOs keynoting RFIS 2022

December 9, 2021

Fazoli's and FAT Brands made headlines last month when their CEOs Carl Howard and Andy Widerhorn, respectively, announced that FAT Brands was acquiring the…

read now

Americans won't return to pre-pandemic dining habits

December 9, 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of consumers do not plan to return to their pre-pandemic habits of dining in restaurants within the next six months, according to a…

read now

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

read now

White Castle awards $100K to senior care organization

December 7, 2021

The Ingram White Castle Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-Ohio nonprofit organization that provide a variety of services…

read now

Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor

December 6, 2021

Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…

read now

Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco

December 6, 2021

Jack in the Box will acquire leading Mexican QSR chain Del Taco for $12.51 per share or $575 million, according to a press release.

read now

Burger King to cut menu items, increase speed

December 6, 2021

Burger King is looking to speed up its drive thru by cutting some lengthy menu items, according to a report in USA Today.

read now

Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance

by Daniel Estrada

Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…

read now

Burgerville to debut biodegradable drinking straws

December 6, 2021

The Pacific Northwest's Burgerville has partnered with WinCup to bring biodegradable, compostable drinking straws to its 40 locations across Oregon and…

read now