Qu Releases 4th Annual State of Digital Report for Quick Service & Fast Casual Restaurants

The top findings in the report center around 8 key trends enterprise brands can expect to see in the next 12-24 months—including investment priorities, top…

Taco John's to expand Tennessee footprint with opening in Clarksville

March 21, 2023

Taco John's will open a location in Clarksville, Tennessee, on March 27, according to a press release.

2023 Top Tech-Savvy Restaurant Brands

As succeeding in the restaurant business becomes ever more complicated, many operators are turning to technology to overcome today’s challenges. Check out 1…

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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Subway brings back Footlong Pass giving 50% off footlong sandwiches

March 20, 2023

The Footlong Pass is back at Subway for an undisclosed amount of time. The pass is $15 and gives guests 50% off a footlong sub every day.

Qu Appoints Niko Papademetriou as Co-Founder

Business Development Leader, Niko Papademetriou is recognized for exceptional contributions to Qu POS for almost a decade.

EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Little Caesars serves up nearly 5,500 hot pizza meals

March 16, 2023

Little Caesars' Love Kitchen visited the pizza chain's hometown of Detroit to provide hot meals to people in need during February and March. The mobile food…

Plant Junkie opens in Chicago, New York City

March 16, 2023

Fledgling company Plant Junkie, a concept specializing in plant-base cuisine, has opened locations in Manhattan and Chicago. The brand was founded by New York…

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 1st drive-thru-only location

March 15, 2023

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, according to a press release.

Chick-fil-A to open unit at O'Hare International Airport

March 15, 2023

Chick-fil-A, in partnership with Hyde Park Hospitality and Phillips Concessions, will open a restaurant at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, according…

How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages

Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…

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Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…

Marco's Pizza brings sausage on 2 LTOs

March 9, 2023

Marco's Pizza is rolling out two meaty LTOS — the Sausage Magnifico and the Ultimate Magnifico, both featuring a new old-world sliced sausage, according to a…

Carl's Jr. scholarship window opens

March 9, 2023

CKE Restaurants, parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced that the 2023 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window…

Why Restaurants Should Implement a Branded App

Many restaurants turn the task of designing websites, online ordering portals and creating mobile apps over to online order aggregators. If operators are doing…

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Pizza Hut brings back Mini Basketballs from the 1990s

March 8, 2023

Pizza Hut has announced the return of its Mini Basketballs last seen in the 1990s in time for March Madness. The 2023 Mini Basketballs will be available for a…