Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Freddy's skating into Manitoba

October 17, 2024

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is expanding its international footprint with three locations in Canada. The agreement marks its…

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

5 Reasons Why Your Kitchen Needs a ‘Smart’ Upgrade Now

Discover how upgrading kitchen technology transforms restaurant operations. Learn why brands invest in AI-driven solutions to boost order accuracy, speed, and…

QSRNext takes loyalty program deep dive

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

Using display technology to enhance CX, back-end operations

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign

Biscuit Belly inks Atlanta deal

October 16, 2024

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch restaurant, is opening up to five locations in the Atlanta in partnership with ATL Biscuits LLC.

Chicken Salad Chick hatching in Iowa

October 16, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Iowa store Wednesday at 2510 Corridor Way in Coralville under the direction of husband-and-wife team Pat and Melissa…

Dunn Brothers getting dirty

October 15, 2024

The Dunn Brothers Coffee lineup is adding dirty sodas to the permanent menu.

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Konala signs 1st multi-unit franchise deal

October 15, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast food brand known for high-protein, gluten-free bowls and salads, has signed its first multi-unit franchise deal in Spokane, Washington.

Juice It Up expanding Southern California presence

October 15, 2024

Juice It Up has opened its Murrieta, California, location. Owned and operated by franchisees Vikram Brar and Avneet Kang, who will expand the brand's presence…

Norms Partners With CRMBC To Prioritize Employee Well-Being Through Self-Insurance Solutions

Fresno, CA – 10/10/2024 - California Restaurant Mutual Benefit Corporation (CRMBC) is pleased to announce that the iconic Southern Californian diner chain…

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Smoothie King expanding in Colorado

October 14, 2024

Smoothie King is expanding its Colorado footprint with two openings and six commitments within the state. The expansion comes on the heels of five openings…

Velvet Taco making international debut in London

October 14, 2024

Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which has 50 locations in the U.S., is making its international debut in London, opening in Soho in Spring 2025.

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Salt Lake Tribune Names SynergySuite a Wasatch Front Top Workplace

SynergySuite has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Utah Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…

QSRNext session to delve into current menu trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.