Restaurant seating is more than just a place to sit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

Pincho, Hattie B’s tapping Thanx hidden menu capability

March 18, 2022

Florida-based burger and kebab concept Pincho and Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken are deploying hidden menus to diners by tapping Thanx Loyalty 3.…

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to open first casino location

March 16, 2022

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will open its first casino shop at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia on March 20, as part of Rita's strategy to expand…

Case Study: Kiosk Upgrades Fast-Forward the Fun at Dave & Busters

The Dave & Buster’s team tested the waters by upgrading a pilot store’s legacy order-and-payment hardware and software with modern, intuitive, 32” kiosks.

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Pollo Campero has long tradition of unique food, successful operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pollo Campero had a record year in 2021. Blas Escarcega, director of franchise development, explains what's behind the Central American concept and how it is…

2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards applications now open

March 14, 2022

Applications are being accepted for Chick-fil-A's 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards. The awards are given to 46 non-profits across the U.S., Puerto Rico…

London Burger King goes fully vegan in trial run

March 14, 2022

Burger King's Leicester Square location in London has gone entirely vegan until April 10 to determine if there's a demand for fully vegan locations, according…

Russian McDonald’s fan protests store closing in unique way

March 14, 2022

A Russian man isn't too happy that McDonald's is closing locations in Russia due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Panda Express latest QSR ceasing Russian support

March 10, 2022

Panda Express is ceasing all corporate support to its three franchise locations in Russia in response to the Russian war against Ukraine.

Burger King suspends all corporate support to Russian franchisee

March 10, 2022

Burger King has suspended corporate support to its Russian market which is managed by a local master franchisee, according to a press release.

Omnibus 2022 budget won't restore employee retention tax credit

March 9, 2022

Congress has reached bipartisan agreement on a $1.5 trillion omnibus package to fund the government, according to a report in The Hill.

McDonald’s shutters Russia locations on temporary basis

March 8, 2022

McDonald's is temporarily shuttering its nearly 850 stores in Russia and putting the brakes on operations as of today.

Long John Silver's reports positive sales growth, new leadership

March 8, 2022

Long John Silver's is reporting positive sales growth, partially due to new leadership, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box completes Del Taco acquisition

March 8, 2022

Jack in the Box has completed its acquisition of Del Taco Restaurants Inc. for approximately $585 million, according to a press release.

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…