Dave's Hot Chicken signs deal with original franchisees

September 14, 2023

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has locked in a franchise agreement with the brand's original franchisees, Deryl Pangelinan…

District Taco signs 10-unit deal

September 14, 2023

District Taco, which serves Yucatán-inspired dishes based on the family recipes of co-founder Osiris Hoil, has signed a 10-unit development agreement with D…

How to cut costs with delivery

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Third party delivery got big during COVID-19 but can also cost restaurants a lot. How can restaurants save money?

WOWorks using AI to provide ingredient analysis

September 13, 2023

WOWorks, the parent company behind Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, and…

Upside refreshes brand, expands into mobile payments

September 13, 2023

Digital marketplace Upside is refreshing its brand identity and is expanding into mobile payment options.

How to save money with restaurant leases

by Fast Casual

What aspects of your lease are most important? How can you save money on those details? Read more to find out!

Thanx releases Thanx Stored Value in partnership with Ansa

September 12, 2023

Loyalty and digital guest engagement platform Thanx has launched Thanx Stored Value, which allows consumers to preload funds for future purchases. The brand…

Pizzaiolo shares tips to make dough stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Most dough consists of flour, salt, yeast and water. But it's what you add to your dough that really adds the flavor.

Freddy's partnering with 10 collegiate athletes

September 12, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today a partnership awarding name, image and likeness deals to 10 collegiate athletes in Kansas, Georgia…

Planet Smoothie debuts fall LTOs

September 12, 2023

Planet Smoothie is jazzing up its menu with new flavors of bowls — the Berry Brazilian, the PB & the Bee, the Dark &Dreamy — and available for a…

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

How Dave's Hot Chicken wins with authenticity

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte…

How do you attract customers to your restaurant?

Customers are the lifeblood of any business. So how do you attract customers to your restaurant?

The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

Fazoli's opening in Orlando

September 11, 2023

Fazoli's is now open in Orlando at 4201 E. Colonial Dr., under the direction of local operator Keys Restaurants Inc., led by CEO Rodney Keys.

Nick the Greek bringing street food to Reno

September 11, 2023

Nick the Greek, a Northern California-based chain serving Greek street food, has expanded its Nevada footprint with its latest opening in Reno. Operated by…

Your Pie Pizza releases fall LTOs

September 8, 2023

Your Pie Pizza has released the Philly Cheese Steak Craft Series, as well as two seasonal gelatos, according to a press release.

How District Taco grew from a food cart to a franchise powerhouse

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

District Taco, a fast casual Mexican restaurant brand, began a food cart in 2009. Now it’s a multi-unit restaurant franchise expanding its footprint in…

Why digital signage has made printed menu boards a thing of the past

How often do you think about your menu boards or signage? Not a lot? That’s probably more common than you think. The truth is, most of the time, business…

Huey Magoo's named 'Official Chicken Tenders Of The UCF Knights'

September 7, 2023

As the 2023 football season is kicking off, the University of Central Florida Knights has named Huey Magoo's "The Official Chicken Tenders of the UCF Knights.