Older Gen Z consumers aren’t hitting restaurants like earlier generation

June 28, 2022

While older Gen Zers should be hitting their peak restaurant visit stage, their visits are much less than the previous generation at their age.

How to make your people your best assets

June 28, 2022

Ask any restaurant operator what their biggest challenges are, and you will likely hear "recruitment and retention." Finding good employees is challenging.

Whataburger hands out $2M in scholarships

June 28, 2022

Whataburger has given 940 scholarships worth over $2 million to students across its 14-state footprint for the 2022-2023 academic year through the company's…

Study finds convenience stores on par with QSRs

June 28, 2022

Are convenience stores the new QSRs? According to a study by Bluedot, a customer arrival platform, data from a deport indicates that consumers are putting…

Study: Dining at home will remain heightened through 2024

June 28, 2022

More people are eating at home due to rising costs. Dining at home peaked during the pandemic but has since normalized — but are still above the pre-pandemic…

QSR market to increase by $119.2B

June 28, 2022

The QSR market will increase by $119.2 billion from 2020 to 2025 with an accelerated CAGR of 3.55%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. The QSR…

US Foods opens 70th distribution center in California

June 28, 2022

US Foods Holding Corp. opened its 70th distribution facility, located in Sacramento, California, according to a press release.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken teams up with GiftAMeal

June 27, 2022

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has partnered with GiftAMeal, a restaurant app helping to feed people across 12 states, making Lee's the app's largest restaurant…

Maximize Your Revenue with Suggestive Selling

Suggestive selling is one of the most effective ways to increase your store’s revenue and profitability. Even small additions to your customer orders can…

How to handle extreme customization in restaurant apps, websites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Apps and websites have grown more intuitive and better working, but what do you do when you've got a customer who's over customizing his or her order? These…

Franklin - Simple Solutions for Smarter Kitchens

If there’s a problem in your kitchen, Franklin has the solution. From time-saving products like the Baffle Boss to timekeeping accessories like our 4-in-…

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Jollibee to open in Alexandria, Virginia

June 23, 2022

Jollibee will open in Alexandria, Virginia, on Sunday, June 26., according to a press release.

Renamed Russian McDonald's sold record number of burgers during reopening

June 23, 2022

The newly renamed company taking the place of McDonald's in Russia said it sold a record amount of burgers on its opening day, according to a Reuters report.

Chick-fil-A tests mobile pick-up lanes

June 23, 2022

Chick-fil-A has launched a dedicated pick-up lane for mobile orders, according to company news.

How to build stronger quick-serve restaurant teams

by Brendan Bencharit — Chief Customer Officer, Squadle, Inc

Running a QSR team can be challenging. QSRs with the strongest teams invariably are the most prosperous. Those with strong teams also tend to be the most…

Popeyes turns 50 with deal, return of popular item

June 22, 2022

Popeyes turned 50 this month and is celebrating with a promotion that pays homage to its signature chicken recipe: five pieces for $6.99, according to a…

Metaverse in play with restaurant consumers

June 21, 2022

More than a third of consumers, 38%, that already participate in the metaverse are willing to integrate restaurant purchases into the mix and 20% of restaurant…

Zalat Pizza donates to Make-A-Wish of North Texas

June 21, 2022

Texas-based Zalat Pizza has raised $16,404 for Make-A-Wish North Texas. From May 2021 through May 2022, the brand chose a specialty pizza to feature each…

KFC launches limited-edition Finger Spork

June 21, 2022

KFC claims its food is "finger lickin' good" and now it has created a utensil that makes its even easier to eat. The KFC Finger Spork are a new spin on the…

Report: Consumers still dining out despite inflation

June 20, 2022

Diners are still flocking to fast food chains despite inflation, according to a Yahoo Finance report.