Why remodeling is a top investment opportunity for restaurants

by Jim Balis — Partner, CapitalSpring

Remodeling is not just about giving a restaurant a fresh coat of paint. It's about rethinking and redefining a brand's physical space to meet the changing…

Del Taco expands Mississippi footprint with Fresh Flex location

August 24, 2023

Del Taco has opened a Fresh Flex location in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The location is the first within the state. The brand signed a deal with franchise…

Del Taco launches unit inside Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Del Taco has lauched a unit inside the Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mexican QSR brand plans a unit in the Excalibur soon.

Smalls Sliders takes the stage as up-and-coming burger brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Smalls Sliders offers less than 12 SKUs, but the brand is scaling in a big way.

Reno Taco Bell reopens with modern design, latest tech

July 7, 2023

Taco Bell franchisee Diversified Restaurant Group, which has 300 units, is reopening a Taco Bell in Reno, Nevada, after a remodel to upgrade its design. A…

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

Domino's franchisee utilizes modular units for 2 restaurants

May 5, 2023

Domino's franchisee Ty Turner has opened two new restaurants in Arkansas using modular units designed by SG ECHO LLC, according to a press release.

Golden Chick sets sales records after Del Rio, Texas remodel

April 4, 2023

Golden Chick has reopened its well-known Del Rio, Texas location after a complete remodel. The restaurant broke the brand's records for highest single-day…

'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.

KFC installs solar-powered canopy at California location

January 26, 2023

KFC has installed a solar-powered drive-thru canopy at a Bakersfield, California, restaurant, according to a press release.

Krystal unveils smaller prototype

January 16, 2023

Krystal has unveiled a smaller prototype in Center Point, Alabama. The 1,700-square-foot drive-thru features the first company store opening in more than …

Taco John’s unveils new store design

January 13, 2023

Taco John's has revived its Drive Thru Olé concept as its newest store design, according to a press release.

The Future-Proof Technology You Need To Create Connected Workstations For Your Industry

Discover how future-proof technology can create optimized workstations to keep your business ahead of the competition.

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7 Features To Look For In The Best Tablet Stand

The right tablet stand for your business operations will not only enhance and protect your tablet POS investment but also boost customer experience, enhancing…

The Tech You Need To Create Connected Workstations In Your Industry

Connected workstations that feature terminals or tablets and stands, printers, scales, and online ordering integration increase productivity and efficiency to…

McDonald's Texas prototype designed for off-premise dining

December 1, 2022

McDonald's is testing a new small-format test restaurants designed specifically for carryout customers, according to a press release.

White Castle breaks ground on 2nd Arizona location

November 16, 2022

White Castle broke ground this week on its second restaurant in Arizona. The restaurant is slated to open in the first half of 2023 and is located in south…

Hot Dog on a Stick reopens original Muscle Beach location

October 27, 2022

Hot Dog on a Stick has reopened its original Muscle Beach location in Santa Monica, California, after months of renovations. The brand will host a grand…

Jack in the Box debuts off-premise prototype

October 19, 2022

Jack in the Box has opened an off-premise-only restaurant prototype in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to meet the demand for drive-thru and digital ordering, according to a…

Roy Rogers overhauls 10 restaurants' looks, digital tech

October 14, 2022

Western-themed QSR Roy Rogers has remodeled 10 restaurants to bring them in line with the company's modern look, according to a press release.