Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Examining all the benefits of high oleic soybean oil

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

High oleic soybean oil offers benefits to restaurants as well as dining customers, from nutritional aspects to extended fry life.

Report: digital orders make up one-third of restaurant sales

May 5, 2022

A new report from Patronix Systems Inc., a digital guests experience platform, found that digital orders have risen to one-third of total restaurant and…

More than 3K Canadian restaurants shuttered over past year

May 5, 2022

A total of 3,344 Canadian restaurants went out of business in the last 12 months, according to a new report from Unified Data Lab. The Store Connect report is…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. bring back Stars for Heroes campaign

May 4, 2022

CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the return of its annual Stars for Heroes program. Now in its 11th year…

Here’s why 30% of people still aren’t comfortable dining indoors

by John Marquez

People are beginning to return to restaurants. Here's how to give your customers options to make them feel comfortable.

Restaurant Brands International enjoys solid sales jump in Q1

May 3, 2022

Restaurant Brands International Inc. saw Q1 2022 systemwide sales growth of 14%, compared to Q1 2021, representing nearly a $1 billion more in revenue…

NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation

May 2, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…

Burger King ends trial run of plant-based London location

May 2, 2022

Burger King has ended the trial run of its all-vegan restaurant in Leicester Square in London, according to a report in The Guardian. The fast-foot outlet had…

Star Micronics Cloud Services: Revamped for an Evolving World

Star Micronics Cloud Services allows developers and business owners to monitor devices in real-time, collect crucial data, and create customized receipts…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

White Castle surpasses 28B sliders sold

April 29, 2022

White Castle is celebrating National Hamburger Month — the month of May — with the announcement that sales of its signature sliders have surpassed 28 billion.

McDonald's reports 1st quarter sales increase

April 28, 2022

Global comparable sales rose 11.8% and U.S. sales increased 3.5% for McDonald's in the first quarter of 2022.

Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.

The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships

April 27, 2022

The Taco Bell Foundation is providing than $8 million in scholarships for 772 students. With the help of Taco Bell's Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, the Taco…

Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

April 27, 2022

Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.

Jack in the Box partners with Miso Robotics to test robotics

April 26, 2022

Jack in the Box has partnered with Miso Robotics to begin a pilot test for its Flippy 2 and Zippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens at LAX Airport

April 26, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Los Angeles International Airport, according to a press release.

Leasecake raises $12M in funding

April 26, 2022

Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…

Bojangles taps Arby's exec as COO

April 25, 2022

Bojangles has named senior restaurant executive David Whitaker as COO, overseeing company and franchise operations to drive systemwide sales and growth.