Restaurant Tips http://feed.informer.com/digests/IFHJXJHHTF/feeder Restaurant Tips Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:14:43 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ Krispy Kreme partners with Crocs for limited-edition Classic Clog https://www.qsrweb.com/news/krispy-kreme-partners-with-crocs-for-limited-edition-classic-clog/ Latest Media urn:uuid:0eff9c60-f591-99b0-4682-29202059a4e2 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:07:32 +0000 Andy's Frozen Custard intros drink category https://www.qsrweb.com/news/andys-frozen-custard-intros-drink-category/ Latest Media urn:uuid:b81f7414-7542-90fe-dba4-d060be7ed3c9 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:46:09 +0000 Del Taco launching phased reopening of corporate-owned Denver locations https://www.qsrweb.com/news/del-taco-launching-phased-reopening-of-corporate-owned-denver-locations/ Latest Media urn:uuid:8bbf7c9b-a51d-8c07-035f-af9c71a8d105 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:02:12 +0000 Wendy's partners with Wednesday Addams to create Meal of Misfortune https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wendys-partners-with-wednesday-addams-to-create-meal-of-misfortune/ Latest Media urn:uuid:315ad4eb-ca7d-81aa-6bc7-22df32a31f50 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:43:39 +0000 Marco's Pizza celebrates international milestones https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/marcos-pizza-celebrates-international-milestones/ Latest Media urn:uuid:ee71c63d-eb94-467c-93b8-8d58141e2c50 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:14:04 +0000 Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO https://www.qsrweb.com/news/subway-names-jonathan-fitzpatrick-as-ceo/ Latest Media urn:uuid:6579a6e8-8834-35cf-1f45-cdf0652a10a7 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:26:42 +0000 A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy https://www.qsrweb.com/podcasts/aw-marketing-leaders-diverse-background-plays-role-in-brand-strategy/ Latest Media urn:uuid:2b6a66a9-253d-1ce7-0b71-b9807938c46e Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:17:17 +0000 In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of marketing and innovation for A&W Restaurants, about Potts' diverse background and how she returned to a foodservice career after working in the automotive industry. Cold Stone Creamery eyes Philadelphia for growth https://www.qsrweb.com/news/cold-stone-creamery-eyes-philadelphia-for-growth/ Latest Media urn:uuid:0ea22334-f564-f8fe-9797-c69483aca30e Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:49:26 +0000 Andy's Frozen Custard opens 3rd Fort Worth location https://www.qsrweb.com/news/andys-frozen-custard-opens-3rd-fort-worth-location/ Latest Media urn:uuid:c05ecad3-fe72-3f49-d98f-dc8ff261bb52 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:39:21 +0000 Beyond the food court: Auntie Anne's doubles down on non-traditional growth https://www.qsrweb.com/articles/beyond-the-food-court-auntie-annes-doubles-down-on-non-traditional-growth/ Latest Media urn:uuid:72d7c1d5-7a24-8823-9048-33dd92d1f2df Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Auntie Anne's is expanding its presence beyond mall settings into high-traffic locations like airports, train stations and stadiums, optimizing for convenience and leveraging data to meet customers wherever they are. Speaker Spotlight: Susan Taylor, Juice It Up CEO and president https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/speaker-spotlight-susan-taylor-juice-it-up-ceo-and-president/ Latest Media urn:uuid:9efe3b67-271f-07b8-c448-3f5be7fff10a Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Susan Taylor, CEO and president of Juice It Up, shares a look at her career, achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025. How to navigate the drive-thru landscape https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/how-to-navigate-the-drive-thru-landscape/ Latest Media urn:uuid:05b78765-c627-e5ab-a9b5-b964e4d51632 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 How can drive-thrus navigate long waits, order accuracy and innovative tech? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will take a deep dive into the drive-thru landscape. Taco Bell tests Luxe Value Menu with $3 or less items https://www.qsrweb.com/news/taco-bell-tests-luxe-value-menu-with-3-or-less-items/ Latest Media urn:uuid:96e51ed3-c18e-8667-076d-c70289a5a760 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:08:58 +0000 Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/report-reveals-increased-focus-on-food-labor-cost-controls/ Latest Media urn:uuid:08a47695-f241-a50c-d30a-0b2e5d6a7007 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:23:24 +0000 McDonald's Canada names president, CEO https://www.qsrweb.com/news/mcdonalds-canada-names-president-ceo/ Latest Media urn:uuid:f8dc5400-5cfa-19b4-aee6-c5c2c60e59d4 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:59:48 +0000 KFC stages comeback with 'Free Bucket On Us' in-app offer https://www.rewardsthatmatter.com/news/kfc-stages-comeback-with-free-bucket-on-us-in-app-offer/ Latest Media urn:uuid:7ee495a8-fb90-5db3-2c9a-93e3016a7400 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Chick-fil-A enhances Code Moo digital game for summer https://www.qsrweb.com/news/chick-fil-a-enhances-code-moo-digital-game-for-summer/ Latest Media urn:uuid:a92a656e-9bae-2381-e6a8-93cfe24ed1a7 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:29:25 +0000 Graeter's celebrates 155th anniversary with new flavors, fresh summer drinks https://www.qsrweb.com/news/graeters-celebrates-155th-anniversary-with-new-flavors-fresh-summer-drinks/ Latest Media urn:uuid:ebdb757a-dde7-c07d-6aa2-8a9c5fe28b4c Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:20:04 +0000 Krystal expands South Carolina presence https://www.qsrweb.com/news/krystal-expands-south-carolina-presence/ Latest Media urn:uuid:bfe9a104-d118-9d10-7f28-24de78cedbde Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:51:58 +0000 Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand https://www.fastcasual.com/podcasts/keeping-the-maine-thing-the-main-thing-how-two-cousins-built-a-global-brand/ Latest Media urn:uuid:54d2dffb-9db2-0e0a-d9cf-b7d6777c45ea Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:51:22 +0000 In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim Tselikis, turned into a Shark Tank deal, 100+ locations, international expansion, and a brand that still runs on family, hustle, and heart. Coffee, beer, burger prices inch up; wings, burritos hold steady https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/coffee-beer-burger-prices-inch-up-wings-burritos-hold-steady/ Latest Media urn:uuid:d93bd874-d997-a0a0-3d5e-0316ca026727 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Toast's Menu Price Monitor aggregates sales data from approximately 140,000 restaurants on the Toast platform, offering a granular look at menu inflation as of June 2025. HTEaO opens 1st location in Colorado https://www.qsrweb.com/news/hteao-opens-1st-location-in-colorado/ Latest Media urn:uuid:c5147464-a068-4394-e8f1-7e58a6197206 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:29:14 +0000 Giordano's partners with The Original Rainbow Cone https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/giordanos-partners-with-the-original-rainbow-cone/ Latest Media urn:uuid:7818d82f-d2b3-d70a-7cc2-7ad4ab7998bd Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Multi-location QSR brand unifies CX and EX data for actionable insights https://www.fastcasual.com/resources/multi-location-qsr-brand-unifies-cx-and-ex-data-for-actionable-insights/ Latest Media urn:uuid:73773f2c-8a2d-0395-a47b-c37694fa50de Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Unified Experience Management® reveals the leadership factor driving top-tier performance Why White Castle owns the night with late, 24/7 hours https://www.qsrweb.com/articles/why-white-castle-owns-the-night-with-late-247-hours/ Latest Media urn:uuid:a8adf900-01bd-7868-0e08-929953c5bd99 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 White Castle turns to Night Castle late at night. With restaurants open until 1 a.m. or later, the brand has become an oasis for late-night Cravers. Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/speaker-spotlight-sherif-mityas-brix-holdings-ceo/ Latest Media urn:uuid:830b645f-352e-141d-64b6-85a4ecfd9207 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how brands can not just survive but thrive during big challenges. Little Caesars launches first-ever 'More for $9.99' menu https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/little-caesars-launches-first-ever-more-for-999-menu/ Latest Media urn:uuid:95a2d7e9-a415-0ce5-e491-84861a0a2e9e Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:36:14 +0000 Baskin-Robbins partners with beauty brand Laneige for popular lip product https://www.qsrweb.com/news/baskin-robbins-partners-with-beauty-brand-laneige-for-popular-lip-product/ Latest Media urn:uuid:74e8888c-dc8e-1251-bd33-29ac6df586d2 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:11:55 +0000 Iconic Snack Wraps back to stay on McDonald's menu https://www.qsrweb.com/news/iconic-snack-wraps-back-to-stay-on-mcdonalds-menu/ Latest Media urn:uuid:36d6c294-5db4-34d1-57a7-00b2d16f0982 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:53:42 +0000 Krispy Kreme partners with Warner Bros. for superhero doughnut line https://www.qsrweb.com/news/krispy-kreme-partners-with-warner-bros-for-superhero-doughnut-line/ Latest Media urn:uuid:bf81d087-c825-1b15-8df5-c7b1e845e107 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:46:21 +0000 Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches $5.99 inflation-buster combo https://www.qsrweb.com/news/krispy-krunchy-chicken-launches-599-inflation-buster-combo/ Latest Media urn:uuid:6a8593d9-98ca-f0c2-97ed-bfc3c4b668bf Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:37:10 +0000 Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/podcasts/bright-penny-brewing-co-pairs-signature-craft-beer-with-pizza/ Latest Media urn:uuid:bbf77577-dee8-0b76-15b6-2ca457637fba Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny Brewing Co. in Mebane, North Carolina. 4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/articles/4th-annual-pizza-leadership-virtual-summit-to-offer-advice-tips-to-pizzeria-operators/ Latest Media urn:uuid:6d8cf89d-5f0c-ca34-711b-f53fca3b0950 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:46:10 +0000 The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of speakers from pizzerias across the country. Wendy's CEO leaving for The Hershey Company https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wendys-ceo-leaving-for-the-hershey-company/ Latest Media urn:uuid:4e850c63-3165-31c9-8fc9-95436dad7104 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:30:03 +0000 Domino's offering any pizza, any toppings for $9.99 https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/dominos-offering-any-pizza-any-toppings-for-999/ Latest Media urn:uuid:c72e75c7-8ec5-f82a-0e02-62276f21f499 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:06:34 +0000 How smart labeling can boost speed, accuracy in restaurants https://www.qsrweb.com/news/how-smart-labeling-can-boost-speed-accuracy-in-restaurants/ Latest Media urn:uuid:b07cb40e-be42-7575-13bd-87fe1c615467 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 In a webinar, "Smart Labeling for Growing Restaurants: Boost Speed, Accuracy and the Guest Experience," Star Micronics America Product Manager Bill Shuff will teach viewers how and why smart labeling is necessary for today's modern restaurants. Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Oxnard, California https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wetzels-pretzels-opens-in-oxnard-california/ Latest Media urn:uuid:76352bfb-2e29-281a-de28-766afb8a74a8 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:14:16 +0000 Is labor shortage the new normal? How QSR leaders can adjust to demographic realities https://www.qsrweb.com/blogs/is-labor-shortage-the-new-normal-how-qsr-leaders-can-adjust-to-demographic-realities/ Latest Media urn:uuid:2ffee707-43da-e217-0b21-b62bde016c2e Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:08:58 +0000 The restaurant industry is facing a severe and growing labor shortage due to retiring workers and pandemic-related staff reductions, necessitating a comprehensive approach that includes retaining older workers, offering flexible scheduling, tapping into nontraditional labor pools and utilizing international worker programs. How cloud POS supports omnichannel operations https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/blogs/how-cloud-pos-supports-omnichannel-operations/ Latest Media urn:uuid:8b734564-9a06-5434-aae2-3712820592a7 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:46:53 +0000 Today's restaurants operate beyond physical walls, with cloud-based POS systems becoming essential for managing the complexity of an omnichannel presence and providing a consistent customer experience across all ordering and dining formats. Krispy Kreme offering chocolate glazed doughnuts with Hershey's chocolate for 1 day https://www.qsrweb.com/news/krispy-kreme-offering-chocolate-glazed-doughnuts-with-hersheys-chocolate-for-1-day/ Latest Media urn:uuid:12764b77-fdcb-bccf-1743-75f2253d84c8 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Culinary Tides, Buona Companies, Roll Mobility leaders to give executive perspectives at Fast Casual Executive Summit https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/culinary-tides-buona-companies-roll-mobility-leaders-to-give-executive-perspectives-at-fast-casual-executive-summit/ Latest Media urn:uuid:8f18d215-7918-76c3-dcf6-792c2548de27 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:08 +0000 Four speakers will give their executive perspectives in an address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit October 7, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Hungry Howie's spices up dough with TNT Flavored Crust https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/hungry-howies-spices-up-dough-with-tnt-flavored-crust/ Latest Media urn:uuid:5f9989ad-cc7d-64f4-ccad-31460c223419 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:45:14 +0000 Pretzelmaker releases Frosted Lemonades in time for summer https://www.qsrweb.com/news/pretzelmaker-releases-frosted-lemonades-in-time-for-summer/ Latest Media urn:uuid:d160b934-975c-851e-ed4c-49567bc4a527 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:30:44 +0000 How Fry the Coop founder traded everything for freedom (and fried chicken) https://www.fastcasual.com/podcasts/how-fry-the-coop-founder-traded-everything-for-freedom-and-fried-chicken/ Latest Media urn:uuid:b6a05974-430c-ec62-4c42-4d64665be0b8 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 On this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we sit down with Joe Fontana who went from being stuck in a cubicle to running one of the most craveable fried chicken brands in the country. QSRs face headwinds, but Taco John's finds its flavor formula https://www.qsrweb.com/articles/qsrs-face-headwinds-but-taco-johns-finds-its-flavor-formula/ Latest Media urn:uuid:7870eea1-7f84-30eb-bf89-64afcb167b54 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:12:28 +0000 Taco John's is innovating its menu under the leadership of corporate chef Brad Bergaus to attract new consumers while re-imagining classic dishes with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients and complex flavors. Smart Labeling for Growing Restaurants: Boost Speed, Accuracy & the Guest Experience https://www.fastcasual.com/resources/smart-labeling-for-growing-restaurants-boost-speed-accuracy-the-guest-experience/ Latest Media urn:uuid:e6cc92c7-a65e-8557-6d91-932292e918c4 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:00:15 +0000 In this session, we’ll show how smarter labeling at every station helps you reduce errors, speed up service, and create a more consistent guest experience without overcomplicating your tech stack. Popeyes opens 1st UK airport location in Birmingham https://www.qsrweb.com/news/popeyes-opens-first-uk-airport-location-in-birmingham/ Latest Media urn:uuid:2a15dc06-5501-b17c-90d8-cb02dc4964e3 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:50:04 +0000 White Castle debuts Chicken Slider as permanent menu item https://www.qsrweb.com/news/white-castle-debuts-chicken-slider-as-permanent-menu-item/ Latest Media urn:uuid:2dd55dc8-1158-30cf-2787-40262ae0e732 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:22:32 +0000 Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/speaker-spotlight-seth-larsen-chief-relationship-officer-cheba-hut-toasted-subs/ Latest Media urn:uuid:3a3d0cbe-021c-bcaa-44c4-24ed6b8588dd Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit. Whataburger makes a splash with Whatafresher https://www.qsrweb.com/news/whataburger-makes-a-splash-with-whatafresher/ Latest Media urn:uuid:c019e33e-0d77-ab48-dbc5-6dc6aa132334 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:55:46 +0000