Over the past decade, cold brew coffee has increasingly appeared on menus, while iced coffee’s growth has declined. By 2027, it’s expected that cold brew will surpass iced coffee in menu penetration. Datassential has also predicted that…
Drive thrus are crucial for the success of quick-service restaurants, contributing to 60–70 percent of overall revenue. As we look towards 2024 and beyond, savvy restaurants are leveraging technology to enhance the drive-thru experience…
Running a successful quick-serve restaurant involves more than just delicious food and efficient service. In today’s competitive market, creating unique and tailored customer experiences is essential for distinction and customer retention.…
Beverage programs are widely recognized as one of the most profitable aspects of a restaurant due to lower labor costs and the ability to offer a variety of drink options. However, challenges such as a tight labor market, inflation, and…
As drive-thrus experience increasing demand, operators face the challenge of balancing efficiency with evolving consumer expectations. According to Quantum Pulse: Drive Thru Survey, approximately 70 percent of fast food sales are drive…
Slim Chickens announced a significant milestone in its international expansion with the opening of its first location in Berlin. Partnering with Foodelity Group it has signed a 20-location development plan in Germany. Spearheading Slims…
Old School Bagel Café, a bagel sandwich shop focused on hospitality and great bagels, has announced plans for a strategic franchising initiative to expand its presence. The strategy starts with a focus on franchising throughout the Midwest…
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based nearly 40-year-old brand famed for freshly roasting its globally sourced single-origin green beans daily in its coffee shops, is venturing into a new phase of growth with plans to expand from its…
CAVA’s climb toward one of the most successful IPOs in recent restaurant memory wasn’t always conventional. About 14 years ago, the brand, which began in 2006 as a 1,700-square-foot, full-service restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, known as…
Subway announced Tuesday that it closed a deal to sell itself to Roark Capital. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that the agreement was worth around $9.6 billion. It officially marks the biggest transaction since Inspire Brands…
McDonald’s is ready for a street fight. That’s the best way CFO Ian Borden could describe the current macroeconomic environment to investors during the chain’s Q1 earnings call. “Clearly, everybody is fighting for fewer consumers or…
On the heels of adding 12 locations in the first quarter of 2024, Nekter Juice Bar, America’s freshest juice bar experience, is sprinting toward a record number of store openings in 2024. Now with 210 locations in 26 U.S. states, Nekter…
Farmer Boys is sponsoring Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) 39th Annual Children’s Day Event for the 12th consecutive year. This year’s Children’s Day will take place on May 8, 8:30 a.m. -2 p.m. at the LLU Drayson Center…
On a mission to inspire authentic human connections with a bean on top, The Human Bean coffee franchise has partnered with Creative Realities, Inc., a leading digital signage solutions provider, to enhance the customer drive-thru journey…
Sponsored by Huhtamaki With bans on foam and single-use plastics becoming more prevalent across the U.S., quick-service restaurant operators face increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable packaging. Navigating these changes while…
This month, in the midst of new regulations going into effect in California, Fourtop is rolling out its advanced restaurant data automation platform for two California brands: Kevin Hart’s plant-based concept Hart House and Nekter Juice…
Shake Shack is announcing it’s offering free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday in April starting this Sunday, April 7—one-upping a famously “closed on Sundays” chicken sandwich fast-food chain, which shall remain unnamed. Shake Shack’s…
This April, Teriyaki Madness, the Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop franchise with locations all over the country, is sharing its beloved menu with the people of the Five Points community in Columbia. Sanders and Matthews are set to open the…
Checkers & Rally’s announced Thursday that CEO Frances Allen is resigning to focus more on board work. She serves on the boards of Chili’s parent Brinker International and No Kid Hungry, according to her LinkedIn profile. The executive…
Caramel popcorn, apples, and candies don’t get to have all the fun on National Caramel Day. Scooter’s Coffee is celebrating the occasion with a special offer on our signature Caramelicious drink. On Friday, April 5, 2024, customers can use…
Subway is giving on-the-go guests better options with an all-new lineup of wraps, available at restaurants nationwide on April 11. Subway’s new wraps are served on hearty, lavash-style flatbread – its first new bread option in three years.…
It’s the industry’s biggest report: The QSR 50, your annual run-down of the best-performing U.S. quick-service brands. The top 50 companies ranked by U.S. system-wide sales, along with additional brands contending for the list, will appear…
Spring is officially in bloom at Chick-fil-A. Starting April 8, guests nationwide can enjoy fruity new flavors with a line of Cherry Berry seasonal beverages, the perfect pairing for picnic season. Chick-fil-A is also serving a delicious…
Just Poké has been waiting to flex its catering muscle. The Seattle-based fast casual was plotting an aggressive outbound push to drive growth in the channel four years ago after it opened a new commissary kitchen capable of handling large…
The spring season symbolizes new beginnings, transformations + starting fresh. The days are longer, flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up. RASA is taking the change in season head-on this Spring by launching an entire new…
Original ChopShop is set to open its first Arizona Shop outside of the Phoenix metro area at 2749 N Campbell Ave. in Tucson. Seeking to provide an innovative experience for guests with quick and convenient service, the Tucson Original…
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is launching an enticing new deal that allows kids to eat free at the brand’s nearly 200 restaurants. Starting today, WaBa Grill customers can enjoy a complimentary Chicken…
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, a celebrated name in home-style fresh, never frozen fried chicken for over 55 years, recently announced Jessica Crouch as the new Director of Field Marketing. Crouch will lead marketing efforts for Lee’s…
Cartersville chicken finger fans are celebrating because Guthrie’s newest restaurant is now open at 5446 GA 20. Located southeast of the intersection of Hwy 411 and GA 20 next to the Walmart Supercenter, Guthrie’s is the ideal spot for a…
Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, debuts limited-time COOKIES N’ DREAM Do-Nuts made with OREO Cookie Pieces, available at participating locations through June 30, while supplies last. COOKIES N’ DREAM…