QSRs quiet regarding operations amidst Russia-Ukraine war

March 7, 2022

While some high profile brands, including Apple, are pausing or closing locations in Russia in response to the war against Ukraine, many U.S.-based QSRs and…

Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax

March 7, 2022

The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…

Wetzel’s Pretzels ends 2021 on high note

March 3, 2022

Pasadena, California-based Wetzel's Pretzels had a record-setting 2021, posting a same store sales increase of 24% compare to 2019, according to a press…

Church's Chicken to open 100 restaurants, hires international business development director

March 2, 2022

Texas Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken is expecting to open 100 restaurants in 2022 throughout the Americas, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The brand's…

White Castle continues charitable giving program into 2022

March 2, 2022

White Castle has started a program giving employees the opportunity to have a say in where the company's philanthropic money goes, according to a press release.

Wendy's revenue at $1.9B in 2021

March 1, 2022

Wendy's has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021, according to a press release.

How the pandemic gave QR codes new life and they’re here to stay

by Laurent May — CEO, Ready

March 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought QR codes to the forefront of the table experience. Adoption in the restaurant industry has been remarkably quick and widespread.

Second In-N-Out opens in Reno

February 28, 2022

In-N-Out has opened another Reno restaurant outside of the city's downtown area, according to a Reno Gazette Journal report.

Beyond Meat reports disappointing Q4

February 25, 2022

Beyond Meat reported a disappointing fourth quarter 2021, despite the brand's launch of KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken and McDonald's test of its highly…

KFC partners with TikToker for $500K grant giveaway to fight hunger

February 25, 2022

Kentucky Fried Chicken is teaming up with TikTok creator Isaiah Garza to launch a TikTok-based grant fund giveaway totaling $500,000 in cash grants to…

Mobile orders on rise, long pickup wait times lead to frustration

February 24, 2022

Mobile orders continue to rise and customers generally approve of restaurants' apps but longer wait times for mobile pickups and orders not ready at pickup are…

McDonald's makes $100K donation to HBCU band

February 24, 2022

McDonald's USA and its local owner/operators have donated a surprise $100,000 to the Platinum Sound Marching Band at Shaw University, one of the oldest…

Inspire Brands opens 1st dual Dunkin', Jimmy John's unit

February 24, 2022

Inspire Brands has launched its first co-branded unit combining a Dunkin' and Jimmy John's.

Guthrie's opens in Thomasville, Georgia

February 24, 2022

Chicken finger pioneer Guthrie's has opened a restaurant in Thomasville, Georgia, according to a press release.

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Subway builds momentum in 2021, expects growth in 2022

February 23, 2022

Subway had a record-setting year in 2021 driven by the launch of the company's biggest menu update in history, dubbed "Eat Fresh, Refresh," and the kick-off of…

QSR restaurant design changing for speed, service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSR restaurant design is changing. Brands are rethinking their overall dining rooms and drive-thrus to increase speed and service.

3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Restaurant Tech Stack

It’s clear that a digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have" but a necessity for future viability. At Qu, we believe the winning restaurants in the…

US Foods boosts Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings

February 21, 2022

US Foods Holding Corp. improved sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2021, boosted by restaurant sales growth and double digit food inflation, according to an…

White Castle donates to rival Wendy’s adoption foundation

February 18, 2022

White Castle has donated $10,000 to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, the organization created by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas. Both restaurant chains…