Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront

April 5, 2022

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has acquired ZeroStorefront, a restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform.

3 Tips for Opening Your First Drive-Thru

We know how challenging it is to open a restaurant on time, especially when it’s your first time. We are here to make the drive-thru menu boards selection as…

How to determine when it's time to boost menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In part one of a two-part series, we take a look at making the decision to raise prices and how to do so without losing the customer base.

SC Dunkin’s will be brand’s 1st drive-thru only store

April 4, 2022

A Dunkin' location, in Conway, South Carolina, marks the brand's first drive-thru-only location.

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

SpeedLine Launches SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics

SpeedLine 8 brings new features and integrations to reporting, online ordering, and more. Some of the most notable features of this release are Cloud Reporting…

Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

Taco Del Mar debuts rewards program, app

March 29, 2022

Taco Del Mar has launched a rewards program and app call "Rippin' Rewards." The program encourages brand loyalty with its tier-based, redeemable points reward…

Miami leaders extend delivery app ordinance

March 29, 2022

An ordinance created last year to regulate app-based delivery and virtual restaurants has been renewed by Miami city leaders and is being applauded by Reef, an…

Sbarro to expand footprint by 100 units in 2022

March 28, 2022

Pizza chain Sbarro plans to open more than 100 company and franchise locations in 2022, according to a press release.

Best Foodservice Equipment Innovations of 2022… So Far

A host of new, innovative kitchen products promises to help your foodservice operation run more efficiently. Here are just a few.

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QSRs eliminating certain chemicals from packaging

March 25, 2022

Several of America's top QSR brands are making changes to packaging to help reduce specific chemicals, according to a report in The Washington Post.

US restaurant traffic increases after January decline

March 25, 2022

Online and physical restaurant traffic was up 2% and consumer spend jumped up 8% in February, compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.

Plant Power Fast Food opens in Los Angeles

March 23, 2022

Vegan fast food chain Plant Power Fast Food has opened a Los Angeles location in the heart of Hollywood, California. It's the 11th Plant Power location and…

Skykit Announces Real-Time Dashboard Connections to Support Workplace Experience and Employee Engagement

Skykit is improving how companies communicate key business data with employees through digital signage. Dashboard Connections are now available as a Skykit…

McDonald's corp stores likely won't reopen in Russia any time soon

March 21, 2022

It's unlikely the now shuttered McDonald's locations in Russia will reopen in quick fashion once the Russian war on Ukraine ends.

Taco Bell celebrates anniversary with exclusive team member gear

March 21, 2022

The Taco Bell in Downey California is celebrating its 60th birthday.

Restaurant seating is more than just a place to sit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Seating plays an important part in a restaurant's overall design and aesthetic.

Using Your Tech Stack as a Cross-Selling Powerhouse

See how using a data-drive cross-selling platform moves your POS to the next level. By offering more customized upsell suggestions, you can increase your…

McDonald's, other QSRs can't shut down all Russian business

March 18, 2022

McDonald's and other QSR chains in Russia haven't quite ceased operations yet. That's because some franchisees refuse to shut their doors, according to a…