How to make data your restaurant superpower

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

How can restaurants utilize all of their data and turn it into their superpower?

FAT Brands chairman denies involvement in 'sham loan scheme'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 13, 2024

Andrew Wiederhorn, the former CEO of FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, is denying federal charges alleging that he was involved in a…

Houston TX Hot Chicken opening 6th Utah location

May 10, 2024

Houston TX Hot Chicken, which serves antibiotic-free, hormone-free and never-frozen hot chicken with a variety of spice levels, is expanding Saturday in Utah…

Paris Hilton starring in Joe & The Juice digital campaign

May 10, 2024

Joe & The Juice has tapped Paris Hilton and her bestie, Alix Earle, to star in the digital campaign, "Get Chic For Breakfast," advertising the chain's…

Loop and Olo partner to streamline restaurant delivery operations

May 9, 2024

Loop, a SaaS provider for restaurant delivery optimization, has secured certified vendor status with Olo, a restaurant technology provider. This partnership…

Sip Fresh hires former Togo’s, Papa Murphy’s exec to lead development

May 9, 2024

Sip Fresh, a fruit-based specialty beverage concept, has appointed executive, Mike Norcup, as director of Franchise Development. "I am thrilled to join the…

Island Fin Poke opens 23rd location

May 9, 2024

Island Fin Poke Co. opened its second Georgia store this week in Buford, marking its 23rd location.

Craveworthy acquires Untamed Brands, including Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, Hot Chicken Takeover

May 8, 2024

Craveworthy Brands has finalized its acquisition of Untamed Brands, adding two dynamic concepts, Taim Mediterranean Kitchen and Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT), to…

Checkmate acquires Voicebite

May 8, 2024

Checkmate, a restaurant ordering solutions provider, has acquired VoiceBite, a voice AI company.

6 must-haves for your restaurant's loyalty program

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Ease of use. 2. Engaging offers and new…

PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of…

Naf Naf overhauls loyalty platform

May 8, 2024

In collaboration with customer-engagement platform Thanx, Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill revamped its loyalty program, online ordering and a Naf Perks App to…

Square launches fully integrated restaurant kiosks to streamline order taking

May 7, 2024

Square unveiled Square Kiosk, a fully integrated software, hardware and payments solution that enables self-serve ordering for quick-service restaurants…

Pollo Campero opening 3rd Tennessee store

May 7, 2024

Alberto Sosa, who owns two Pollo Campero franchises in Tennessee, is bringing the Central American chicken concept to the Nashville suburb of Smyrna at 361 N…

Chicken Salad Chick adding 4th Little Rock location

May 7, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is growing its Little Rock, Arkansas, presence in opening its fourth spot in the city and second in the northern suburbs at 13101 Crystal…

Togo's pumps up sandwich offerings

May 7, 2024

Togo's Sandwiches has enhanced its Italian sandwich lineup with the revamped #16 Italian, featuring four deli meats and a balsamic dressing to transform the…

How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

How Budderfly reduces energy costs, helps QSRs become greener

May 6, 2024

Restaurant owners learned how to cut expenses and become more eco-friendly from a recent webinar sponsored by Budderfly and hosted by Networld Media Group. The…

Former Dallas Cowboy player expands role with Sonny's BBQ

May 6, 2024

Former professional football player Shannon Snell is joining Sonny's BBQ as head pitmaster and brand ambassador.

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…