Two Motorola Solution Companies Joining Forces: Envysion + Avigilon Alta

Envysion and Avigilon Alta have partnered to boost security in the restaurant industry. Avigilon's Alta Access Control, coupled with Envysion's Managed Video…

Panda Express to hold elevated dining experience in LA, NYC

February 7, 2024

For four nights only at participating locations in Los Angeles (Feb. 13-14) and New York City (Feb. 16-17), Panda Express will transform two of its restaurants…

McDonald's meets cage-free egg goal 2 years early

February 7, 2024

McDonald's has met its goal of sourcing 100% cage free eggs in the U.S. by 2025. It's a goal the company set in 2015, according to a press release.

KFC launches rewards program

February 6, 2024

Kentucky Fried Chicken has launched a loyalty program called KFC Rewards. Customer can unlock free KFC by earning points on orders through their rewards…

Study finds 42% of diners will order pizza for the Big Game, National Pizza Day

February 2, 2024

Seventy-two percent of diners plan to order pizza this year for The Big Game, National Pizza Day or both, according to a press release.

Jollibee opens Brooklyn location

February 2, 2024

Chicken brand Jollibee will open its first location in Brooklyn, New York, Feb. 2, according to a press release.

BarBurrito opens 300th location

January 30, 2024

Canadian Tex-Mex brand BarBurrito has opened its 300th location. The restaurant is in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, according to a press release.

Domino's customers raise $16M for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

January 30, 2024

Domino's customers raised $9 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in 2023 as part of the brand's Thanks and Giving campaign, which ended on Jan.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken launches prototype to roll out this year

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has launched a prototype that will begin rolling out in stores in 2024. With dual drive-thru lanes and an online ordering pick-up…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice celebrating Leap Year with parties, throwback pricing

January 24, 2024

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is launching a campaign aimed at Leap Year. The Leap Back campaign includes a month of promos for its J-List loyalty members. The…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.

Jollibee to open 100th North America location

January 23, 2024

Chicken brand Jollibee will open its 100th North American location on Thursday. The restaurant is in Surrey, British Columbia, according to a press release.

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks thrives on culture, customer service, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Derrick Hayes has three pillars for his cheesesteak brand: customer service, tight training and strict adherence to the brand's culture. Big Dave's…

How to leverage POS systems for Super Bowl success

by Mo Chaar

POS systems can significantly enhance restaurant performance during this peak period by managing promotions, menu optimizations, loyalty programs and online…

Pretzelmaker opens in Great Wolf Lodge

January 22, 2024

Pretzelmaker has opened a location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington, according to a press release.

From spills to sustainability: How dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts

Innovation is allowing restaurant operators to easily and seamlessly incorporate sustainability into their operations, catering to socially conscience…

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Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

Burger King to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group

January 16, 2024

Burger King will acquire units franchised by Carrols Restaurant Group in an all-cash transaction with a value of approximately $1 billion, according to a press…