White Castle celebrates Orlando milestones

April 25, 2022

White Castle's Orlando, Florida location is celebrating its first anniversary May 3. The restaurant is the company's top performer among White Castle's more…

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

KFC opens 1st Green Pioneer Stores in China

April 22, 2022

Yum China Holdings Inc. has launched KFC's first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long

Earth Day doesn’t have to be celebrated just one day. Check out our infographic for ways to celebrate all month-long from give-a-ways, events to plant-based…

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Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia

April 18, 2022

Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

McDonald's Canada to test EV trucks for distribution

April 14, 2022

A Canadian McDonald's distributor is testing out Volvo Trucks' new electrified heavy-duty trucks, according to a Business Insider report.

Taco John's Manhattan location reopens after fire

April 13, 2022

Taco John's International has announced the reopening of its Manhattan following a year's closure due to fire damage. The remodeled restaurant is located at…

Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Las Vegas

April 13, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, according to a press release.

Market disruptions: An opportunity to enhance your brand experience

April 12, 2022

Everyone in the restaurant industry is facing multiple pressures in the post pandemic era. Given the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions…

Krispy Kreme offers doughnuts for price of gallon of gas

April 12, 2022

Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen doughnuts for the price of a gallon of gas. The promotion is available every Wednesday based on the national average gas price…

Burger King teams with groups to help conserve, restore Grasslands

April 12, 2022

Burger King and agricultural company Cargill are partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support cattle ranchers committed to addressing…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands in Ohio

April 12, 2022

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened a franchised restaurant in Delphos, Ohio. The store is franchised by Ryan and Wanda Hoehn, who also own a restaurant in…

Examining alternatives to raising menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the second part of a two-part series on raising prices, we examine how much is too much and potential alternatives to increasing prices.

How Forecasting and Labor Schedules Affect the Bottom Line

At the end of the day, restaurants are businesses. Every piece of data that your restaurant generates holds the power to increase or decrease revenue—to…

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