Despite ongoing pressures, QSR franchising is projected to have a strong year

Mar 29, 2023

The International Franchise Association projects QSR franchising to grow by 2.5% this year, versus 1.9% for the overall franchising industry.

Why Chipotle got caught union-busting

Mar 29, 2023

Chipotle United — which represents workers from the Augusta, Maine Chipotle restaurant that was closed last year just before the store was supposed to vote on unionizing — announced a settlement with the company Monday morning...

IHOP’s ‘largest menu evolution’ ever comes after years of guest research

Mar 29, 2023

IHOP is offering more options across all its dayparts and is focused on its core items versus LTOs.

CRISP & GREEN continues strategic expansion with Arkansas opening in April

Mar 28, 2023

The healthy fast casual restaurant proudly enters ‘The Natural State’ with Bentonville location

Turning to voice AI for your restaurant’s drive-thru? Ask these 6 questions first

Mar 28, 2023

How to ease congestion, drive sales, and provide a personable customer experience

Main Squeeze Juice Company acquires I Love Juice Bar

Mar 28, 2023

With the merger of the two smoothie and juice brands, Main Squeeze nearly doubles its footprint to 53 locations

How Salata positioned itself for record-breaking growth

Mar 28, 2023

The fast-casual salad restaurant chain recently launched a multiunit franchising initiative, brought its development services in house, and reduced its buildout by about 25%.

Uber Eats is starting to crack down on redundant and poorly rated virtual brands

Mar 28, 2023

Uber Eats announced a virtual restaurant certification program with VDC and Nextbite, and will begin removing poorly rated ghost kitchens from the app

Restaurants keep portability in mind for new menu items

Mar 28, 2023

Wendy’s introduces Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap for spring as KFC and Mod Pizza provide portable offerings