How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

Freddy's lands Houston deal

June 11, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a 20-unit deal for Houston with Lone Star Custard, comprised of Dallas-raised brothers…

Founder of 16 Handles dies at 44

June 10, 2024

Are mobile handheld devices right for your restaurant?

Brian Pickens, product manager at NCR Voyix, talks about the three challenges quick-serve restaurants face that can often be effectively solved through…

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Givex kiosk with AI voice ordering provides human-like interaction

Dan Hawes, head of AI at Givex, gives a demonstration of their self-order kiosk with AI voice ordering capabilities. Users can interact with the kiosk through…

&pizza to donate to LGBTQ+ youth organization

June 10, 2024

&pizza is celebrating pride month with a fundraising campaign in partnership with SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), a…

Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

June 10, 2024

Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Velvet Taco opening 1st cocktail bar

June 10, 2024

Velvet Taco is opening next month in Miami in Wynwood, the city's cultural arts district. Marking its second location in South Florida following the September…

Star Micronics Introduces the mG-TUDB Series POS Scales with Enhanced USB Connectivity

Industry leader Star Micronics expands its portfolio with the launch of its innovative mG-TUDB series, enhancing point-of-sale (POS) operations with USB-C…

4 ways to bring DEI into your internal communications

Communicating with thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of frontline workers can be challenging. Fractured communications and an overall lack of belonging…

Guthrie’s enters Boise

June 7, 2024

Guthrie's recently opened the first of 50 locations planned for Boise, Idaho, at 1103 S. Vista Ave., under the direction of area developers Stephen Galbraith…

Tous les Jours launches Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake

June 7, 2024

Tous les Jours, a chain offering over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has created the Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake, its second cake in…

Cowboy Chicken delivering via Cartwheel

June 7, 2024

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has teamed up with Cartwheel, a delivery management platform, to power hybrid delivery. By integrating the technology with its…

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide To Choosing The Right POS Scale For Your Business

This POS scale buyer’s guide aims to simplify the process by outlining the key factors to consider when choosing a scale for your business.

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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Starbucks partnering with Grubhub

June 6, 2024

Starbucks is partnering with Grubhub for delivery in select markets in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Illinois, with national availability anticipated in all 5…

L&L Hawaiian continues East Coast expansion

June 6, 2024

Honolulu-founded L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which has 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, opened last month in Annandale, Virginia, marking its ninth East…

Hawaiian Bros adding to Texas, Arizona footprints

June 6, 2024

Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros is debuting franchise locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of franchisee Stine Enterprises.

How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…

Former Hopdoddy COO takes lead at Rusty Taco

June 5, 2024

Rusty Taco has hired Daniel Smith, the former COO at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, as its president.