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Inspire Brands hits 10K international restaurants

March 19, 2024

Inspire Brands opened its 10,000th international unit this month — a Dunkin' in Lelystad, Netherlands, under the helm of Jordan Benelux Holding B.V. according…

Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 13th location in Texas

March 14, 2024

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers opened March 9 in Corsicana, Texas, according to a press release.

Loop raises $6M to help restaurants manage 3rd-party delivery

March 14, 2024

Loop, a SaaS provider enabling restaurants to maximize third-party delivery service profitability, has closed $6 million in seed funding, led by Base1…

Subway Cares Foundation awards funds to non-profits, scholarship recipients

March 13, 2024

The Subway Cares Foundation has awarded $300,000 in grants to six leading nonprofit organizations, according to a press release.

Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development.

Smalls Sliders franchisees to bring 5 units to Kansas

March 12, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with development group Slidin' Thru ICT to open five units across Kansas, according to a press release.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers free Italian ice on first day of Spring

March 12, 2024

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating the first day of spring on March 19 with a free Rita's Italian Ice giveaway. Guests who visit on that…

How to motivate 4 different types of employees

by Scott Greenberg — Business Keynote Speaker and Author, Scott Greenberg

Hourly workers can be coached into high performers, but only when management understands their employees and the nuances of motivation.

White Castle celebrates city of Whiting, Indiana with slider giveaway

March 8, 2024

White Castle is celebrating the city of Whiting, Indiana. The slider chain is hosting Whiting Appreciation Day on March 12. The brand inducted the city into…

Wendy's won't use surge pricing

March 4, 2024

Reports Wendy's would test "dynamic pricing" or "surge pricing" hit the media last week but the brand said it never intended to utilize fluctuating prices like…

5 ways to use technology to mitigate risk of litigation and benefit your business

by David DeLorenzo — Owner, Bar and Restaurant Insurance

Here are five ways that technology can help hospitality business owners avoid litigation.

Tims China celebrates 5 years

February 27, 2024

Tims China is celebrating its five-year anniversary, according to a press release.

Captain D’s taps Nan Ward as COO

February 23, 2024

Nan Ward has been promoted to chief operating officer at Captain D's.

Jack in the Box expands in Orlando, enters Michigan

February 22, 2024

Jack in the Box will enter Michigan with the signing of a five-unit commitment with franchisee Niraj Patel. The brand also inked an additional 10-store…

Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

Taco John's opens 2nd Ohio restaurant

February 19, 2024

Taco John's has opened a location in Kettering, Ohio. It's the second in the state to be developed by Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.

Whataburger opens Las Vegas location

February 14, 2024

Whataburger has opened a location on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The Whataburger at 3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd. marks the brand's western most location to date and…