Instant enhances payment app

March 27, 2024

Understanding that over 50% of Americans would likely avoid major financial pitfalls if they could instantly access a portion of their pay after every day's…

Fully-Loaded Restaurant Operations Platform Optimized for Independent Restauranteurs’ Profitability

Table Needs’ all-in-one solution unifies restaurant technology and business services for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and food trucks.

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

The Kati Roll opening 1st franchise

March 26, 2024

New York City-based The Kati Roll Company is opening its first franchised location next month in Dallas at 1322 Elm St.

Freddy's franchisee opening Slim Chickens in Louisiana

March 26, 2024

Slim Chickens, based in Arkansas, has inked a deal to open seven locations in the parishes of Rapides, Lafayette, East Baton Rouge, St. Tammany and Ascension…

Why Working with the Right POS Reseller Is Critical

It’s only a matter of time before a restaurant operator faces technology downtime. How long that downtime lasts depends on the partnerships they have.

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Clean Eatz rolls out Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl

March 25, 2024

Clean Eatz has made three menu updates, including the limited-time addition of a Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl, Lifestyle Waterz and two Protein…

Fluffy Fluffy expanding to Georgia

March 25, 2024

Canada-based Fluffy Fluffy, a dessert cafe known for Japanese souffle pancakes, is opening locations in Buford and Tucker, Georgia, with further plans for…

CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing…

sneakybird Announces Expansion Plans; Never Ever Fried®, Locally Owned Restaurant to Open Six New Locations Over Next 18 Months

sneakybird, a family-owned restaurant that opened its doors in 2022 and offers a quick, craft, casual approach to signature oven-grilled chicken wings…

Tropical Smoothie lands at Atlanta airport

March 22, 2024

Atanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened Tuesday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the T Concourse and is one of several fast casual…

PowerSoul Cafe opening 2nd location

March 21, 2024

PowerSoul Cafe, a certified gluten-free fast casual, is opening its second location Friday in Chinatown at 3501 S. Valley View Blvd., in Nevada. The…

Transact Anywhere: Ordering, Insights and Mobile POS

In this free webinar, we’ll learn how POS systems have evolved into sophisticated digital transaction platforms and dive into the dynamics where payments, off…

Shake Shack names Rob Lynch as CEO

March 21, 2024

Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa John's International, is replacing Randy Garutti as Shake Shack CEO, effective May 20. Garutti, who announced his…

Smashburger appoints former Starbucks exec as CEO

March 21, 2024

Smashburger, owned by Jollibee Group, has tapped Denise Nelsen as CEO, the company's first female CEO. "We are thrilled to welcome Denise Nelsen as…

Red Mango unveils Florida franchising plans

March 21, 2024

Dallas-based Red Mango, specializing in frozen yogurt, smoothies, power bowls and juice, is opening 10 Florida locations over the next three years. "Red…

Schmackary’s Cookies expanding to California

March 20, 2024

Since annoucing its franchising plans in May 2023, New York City-based Schmackary's has secured four agreements to add 13 units by 2025. The locations span…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Table Needs Announces Release of Table Needs Cash Flow For Profit-Focused Restaurant Budget Management

A Simple and Secure Restaurant Budget Management Method and Technology Designed for the Unique Needs of Quick Service Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Bakeries, and…

Table Needs Launches Restaurant Marketing Services for US-based Food Trucks, Coffee Shops, and Quick Service R

Now Available: Digital Marketing Designed to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability