'We're all in it together': White Castle a family affair

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

White Castle is a 350-unit family owned company. The brand best known for its sliders now has third-, fourth- and fifth-generation family members at the helm.

SynergySuite Launches Leading Restaurant Operations, Food Safety Tools

SynergySuite, a leading restaurant back-of-house software provider, has released a complete redesign of their operations and food safety modules. This launch…

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

What Are Connected Workstations & Why Are They Beneficial?

Discover the benefits of connected workstations for businesses. Learn how they can increase productivity, streamline workflows, save costs, and enhance…

Diners craving value as restaurant industry rebounds

June 22, 2023

As restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels, diners are craving value, willing to pay for convenience and want quality when ordering takeout.

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Dallas Galleria

June 22, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a kiosk location in the Macy's at the Dallas Galleria in Texas, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 2nd Missouri location

June 22, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened in Branson, Missouri. It's the brand's second location in the state and its 41st systemwide, according to a press…

How to empower employees, lower churn rates in high-turnover industry

by Gary Stonell — SVP of Sales and Operations, Opterus

Recruitment and retention are still challenging in the restaurant. How can technology help?

Massachusetts home to Chick-fil-A food truck

June 21, 2023

There are now 19 Chick-fil-A stores in Massachusetts and the latest addition is a food truck which brings the brand's total food truck fleet to 30.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken growing through corporate acquisitions

June 20, 2023

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken owner LFR Chicken LLC has acquired four units in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from retiring operators Tim and Carol Hagan. Since its…

It’s a sister affair for a California Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck

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

Peyton and Paige Geyser, sisters in Orange County, California, are owners and operators of a Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck and were longtime fans of the brand…

Taco Bell partners with artist 'It's a Living' for team member gear

June 16, 2023

Taco Bell has collaborated with Brooklyn-based artist Ricard Gonzalez, better known as "It's a Living" to create exclusive team member gear paying homage to…

Amy's Drive Thru opens 5th location in California

June 16, 2023

Organic, vegetarian fast food concept Amy's Drive Thru has opened its fifth location. The restaurant is located in Thousand Oaks, California, according to a…

Yum China celebrates opening of 3K Pizza Hut restaurants

June 16, 2023

Yum China Holdings Inc., parent company to Yum China, has opened its 3,000th Pizza Hut store in China, located in Qinhuangdao, according to a press release.

Great American Cookies opens 1st Alaska location

June 15, 2023

Great American Cookies has announced its first location in Alaska. The store is located in Anchorage, according to a press release.

The Original Rainbow Cone, Gino's East partner with kiosk in Chicago

June 15, 2023

The Original Rainbow Cone has partnered with Gino's East, a pizzeria in Chicago. The Original Rainbow Cone will add a kiosk to the pizzeria, offering locals…

McDonald's Turkey creates smoothie menu using AI

June 15, 2023

McDonald's in Turkey has created a drink menu using AI. "The Recipes from my ImaginAIon" smoothie menu is available at select McCafe branches in Istanbul…

4 Common Delivery Points of Friction and How to Fix Them

The pizza delivery landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and operators face a host of new challenges.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint inks deal for 3 units in Charlotte area

June 14, 2023

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked an agreement to bring three stores to the Charlotte, North Carolina market over the next two years, according to a press release.

Roy Rogers to open in Northern Kentucky

June 14, 2023

Roy Rogers Restaurants will open in its latest store in Florence, Kentucky. It's the second of a 10-unit deal after the brand opened last February in Cleves…