Qu introduces edge-based AI platform to combat rising restaurant costs

April 20, 2026

Qu, a unified commerce platform helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants boost efficiency and grow revenue, has launched its Intelligent Commerce…

Best Team Chat Apps for Multi-Location Restaurants in 2026

Managing team communication across multiple restaurant locations is challenging, and cannot be done properly on text threads and huge group chats. Compare the…

Bread Zeppelin challenges Panera with 'Salad Stuffer' trade-in offer

April 17, 2026

More than a decade after Bread Zeppelin created the salad-stuffed baguette, the Dallas-founded brand is leaning into the national spotlight following a similar…

Stoner's Pizza Joint offers 42.0% off pizzas on April 20

April 17, 2026

Stoner's Pizza Joint will offer a 42.0% discount on all regular-priced pizzas for one day only on April 20, according to a press release.

Nothing Bundt Cakes achieves sweet milestone, opens 800th location

April 17, 2026

Nothing Bundt Cakes launched its 800th bakery on April 15.

Freddy’s lands 1st military base location

April 17, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers deployed its first restaurant on a U.S. military installation, opening April 15 at U.S. Army post Fort Lee in Prince…

One Stop Nutrition Taps SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to Fuel AI-Driven Growth Across Franchise Network

One Stop Nutrition selects SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to power AI-driven growth across its franchise network, unifying POS and back-of-house operations to…

Fat Tuesday Celebrates 4/20 with a Limited-Edition Bong Cup and a Partnership with Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop

Promotion will be available nationwide during April and select locations through mid-May

Starbucks launches beta ChatGPT integration for personalized beverage discovery

April 16, 2026

Starbucks is leaning into the "vibe" of its customers with a digital experiment designed to turn abstract moods into tangible caffeine orders.

ConverseNow, Deliverect partner to integrate Voice AI into restaurant management

April 16, 2026

ConverseNow, a Gen-AI voice solution for restaurants, and Deliverect, a digital ordering restaurant tech company, have announced a strategic partnership to…

Which Wich stacks UK expansion with London franchise deal

April 16, 2026

Dallas-based Which Wich is boosting its U.K. expansion through a multi-unit franchise agreement with franchisee Reza Hassanadeh.

Bean & Brews pours on expansion with 7 openings in Q1

April 16, 2026

Bean & Brews Coffee House continued its national growth plans, opening seven locations in the first quarter of 2026, according to a company press release.

Popmenu, SpotOn combine tech stacks to support restaurant growth

April 16, 2026

Restaurant tech platform Popmenu has partnered with fintech firm SpotOn to help operators increase revenue while streamlining day-to-day operations.

ConverseNow and Deliverect Announce Partnership to Bring Voice AI Ordering into Unified Restaurant Order & Men

Integration Enables Restaurants to Seamlessly Manage AI-Powered Voice Orders Across Digital Channels

Dave’s Hot Chicken fires up expansion with 8 openings

April 15, 2026

Dave's Hot Chicken is boosting its national expansion, with plans to open eight locations on April 16.

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April 15, 2026

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The 177% lift: How Condado Tacos used mystery, gamification to redefine the LTO

by Sara Kear — CMO, Condado Tacos

Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, describes how the team transformed a typical margarita campaign into an interactive experience to drive sales.

GoTo Foods beefs up leadership team with digital, developmental additions

April 15, 2026

GoTo Foods has added two executives to its team, naming Biplav Misra as chief digital officer and Tatiana Lambert as chief development officer.

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Secures Tampa Expansion as Growth Strategy Gains Speed

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has secured its entry into the Tampa market, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s national expansion strategy and…

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