Russian McDonald's rebrands as Vkusno & tochka, meaning "Tasty and that's it"

June 13, 2022

Russian McDonald's rebranded and reopened Sunday after McDonald's pulled its support following the country's invasion of Ukraine. The chain now has a new name…

Odd Burger signs agreement for 40 Ontario units

June 13, 2022

Canadian vegan concept Odd Burger has signed an agreement to open 40 new locations in Ontario, according to a press release.

Experts offer up tips for making loyalty programs work well

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants often make these common mistakes when it comes to customer loyalty programs.

McDonald's sells Russian units to franchisee

June 10, 2022

McDonald's Russian stores have been bought out and reopened under a new name, yet to be determined, according to a Reuters' report.

Franchise Equity Partners makes $44M investment in Fresh Dining Concepts

June 10, 2022

Fresh Dining Concepts, the largest franchise group in the Focus Brands snacks family, has received a $44 million investment from Franchise Equity Partners…

The Restaurant Recovery: A Data-Driven Look

In this webinar, we leverage the latest location analytics to examine the key elements impacting the sector, from the trends driving success to the tactics…

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Pie Five Pizza adds Margherita named for employee

June 9, 2022

Pie Five Pizza has reinvented their Margherita Pizza inspired by their longest-standing employee, Maggie Fox. The pizza, dubbed Old World Maggie, features…

White Castle receives Great Place to Work Certification

June 9, 2022

White Castle has received the Great Place to Work Certification. Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace cultures, surveyed White Castle employees…

Ghost Financial begins educational program for ghost kitchen operators

June 8, 2022

Ghost Financial, a financing and business services platform for ghost kitchen operators, has announced the launch of its online learning and community platform…

Taco Bell opens Defy concept unit

June 8, 2022

The long-awaited Taco Bell Defy restaurant has opened in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The concept has a two-story model that delivers innovative technology and…

Church's Chicken - Ampler x SynergySuite Case Study

See how Church’s Chicken is using SynergySuite to provide a cohesive, comprehensive back office platform for their restaurants. They have gained greater…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe x SynergySuite Case Study

Learn how Tropical Smoothie Cafe is scaling with growth and empowering franchisees with the tools to become more profitable. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is using…

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Tim Hortons US debuts 2 updated models

June 7, 2022

Tim Hortons U.S. has announced the redesign of two next generation restaurants in the U.S. — a 900-square-foot drive-thru only model and a 1,600-square-foot…

Wendy's adds strawberry Frosty to menu

June 7, 2022

Wendy's is changing its Frosty flavor for the first time in three years. The brand is temporarily replacing vanilla with a strawberry flavor it tested in…

White Castle brings Chicken Rings to retail outlets

June 6, 2022

White Castle has announced a partnership to bring the brand's popular Chicken Rings to retail outlets, according to a press release.

Taco John's opens 4th Rapid City, South Dakota location

June 6, 2022

Taco John's has opened its fourth area location in Rapid City, South Dakota, according to a press release.

Singapore students create machine for renting reusable food containers

June 6, 2022

A group of Singapore students have developed a vending machine to allow people to rent food containers and other reusable items during the recent…

Skykit Designated Charter Member of Sony Electronics’ Professional AV Alliance Partner Network

Skykit Provides Increased Power and Flexibility to Sony’s Professional Display Solutions

Grammy nominee Jack Harlow creates custom KFC meal

June 3, 2022

Grammy Award nominee Jack Harlow and KFC have partnered once again, this time bringing the Jack Harlow Meal to fans nationwide and via KFC.com and the KFC…

8 loyalty program mistakes restaurants make

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Loyalty programs can be a tricky business. Avoid these common mistakes when crafting and deploying your customer rewards program.