NRA applauds House passage of $42M restaurant relief package

April 7, 2022

The House of Representatives approved a $55 billion relief package Thursday that includes $2 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Using modern marketing tips to get the most from loyalty programs

April 7, 2022

Customer loyalty programs are at the forefront of the restaurant industry like never before. In the past, gathering email addresses to send promotions was a…

Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

NRA urges support of SMB COVID funding bill

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is urging support of a $48 billion dollar small business COVID-19 funding bill, called S.4008 – Small Business COVID Relief…

Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

Restaurants have faced an onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations. Within this environment of constant change, how do you ensure that all of…

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Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront

April 5, 2022

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

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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.

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…

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.