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.

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, Connect Media

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…

Burger King to take iconic burger off discount menu, raise prices

February 17, 2022

Burger King is pulling its most popular burger, the Whopper, off its discount menu and the brand is slated to raise prices to offset rising costs, according to…

New York Congressman seeks $60B for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

February 16, 2022

Joe Morelle U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle on Tuesday stood alongside foodservice operators to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant…

Reshaping the Guest Experience to Cope with Staffing Challenges

To maintain a quality experience, restaurant operators need to rethink the way they manage their business. That means doing what they can to speed up service…

Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers

The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…

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Taco John's to continue growth in 2022

February 16, 2022

Mexican QSR Taco John's signed its largest franchise deal in the brand's history during 2021 and is expecting to have a record year for openings in 2022…