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May is National Hamburger Month and Burger 21, an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast-casual franchise, is paying tribute to one of the greatest staples of American cuisine by rewarding guests who download its “B Loyal” mobile app with a free Cheesy Burger offer. One lucky fan also will win free Cheesy Burgers for a […]

Antunes, a family-owned and operated company specializing in the manufacturing of foodservice equipment, has been recognized by McDonald’s as part of the chain’s 2016 Supplier Energy Efficiency Challenge (SEEC). Antunes was honored with the “Energy Leadership in Kitchen Equipment” award for delivering innovation and energy savings with the rollout of a new bun toaster to […]

Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing a big perk to the Big Apple, announcing that On-the-Go Ordering will be available exclusively for members of its DD Perks Rewards Program at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the Metro New York area. Beginning mid-May, DD Perks members can order Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature coffee, donuts and sandwiches, pay in advance with […]

Pizza Hut says so long to the void of unknown wait and hello to an innovation that allows customers to see when their pizza, wings, pasta, or dessert will be ready—before the order is even placed. Pizza Hut is officially rolling out its new “Visible Promise Time,” which allows customers to see an estimated timeline […]

After surpassing its three-year sales goals in the first year on the market Yuengling’s Ice Cream is again experiencing record sales growth. This growth was fueled in part by proper retailer shelf placement of the Yuengling pint brand coupled with a coupon promotion that offered customers using the myGiant app at participating Giant stores a […]

The Howard Company Inc. is eagerly looking forward displaying the latest in digital drive-thru menu board solutions at the 2016 National Restaurant Show May 21–24 in McCormick Place, Chicago. The Howard booth will feature both Samsung and Peerless digital menuboards with a variety of screen options for guests to explore. With digital products gaining momentum […]

Archer Daniels Midland Company and National Foodworks Services (NFS) announced the official launch of the first annual Food Innovation Challenge. The Food Innovation Challenge is a contest designed to provide new food entrepreneurs with access to resources and industry mentors to evaluate their product ideas and ultimately the opportunity to win $50,000 in seed funding […]

DoorDash, the on-demand delivery service and technology company, announced a partnership with CKE Restaurants Holdings, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's to deliver the chains' famous premium burgers, sandwiches, fries, shakes, and more. The partnership will launch in Southern California at select Carl's Jr. locations, with plans to expand to additional Carl's Jr. and […]

ParTech Inc. (PAR) announced that Bibibop Asian Grill has completed deployment of the PAR Brink point of sale (POS) software and PAR EverServ 7200 terminal with 12-inch customer-facing display for its restaurants. Bibibop is a fast-casual Asian fusion chain with nine locations in Ohio that lets customers build their own customized bowls, salads, and rolls. […]

Pizza Patrón, widely known for its Pizza por Pesos program, updated its website with responsive design to create an optimal experience for users on any device. Company officials say the investment was made with mobile ordering in mind. Responsive design automatically orientates itself based on the screen size of the device used. It works with […]

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs released a new mobile app for Android and iOS devices, allowing customers to quickly and easily place orders ahead of time for dine-in, pick-up, or delivery. The app features the restaurant’s full menu of deli fresh sub sandwiches, pastas, and soups with an easy to use interface allowing customers to: Identify […]

Stoelting Foodservice, a division of the Vollrath Company, a leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment and smallwares, has been recognized with one of the industry’s most prestigious awards for its newly launched AutoVend system, a frozen soft-serve vending machine that is designed to generate revenue with a significantly lower investment in retail floor space, operations, and […]

Arby’s announced that effective April 18, Darla Morse will join as chief information officer reporting directly to Paul Brown, chief executive officer. “Given the rapid evolution and increasingly important role of technology in our industry, I am looking forward to the expertise that Darla brings to our team,” Brown says. “She will guide the brand’s […]

Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms, is launching the easiest way for consumers to order yet: zero-click ordering. As a brand that is committed to providing customers with ordering choices, the new Zero Click app for iOS and Android is available beginning April 6 and allows customers to […]

DoorDash, the Silicon Valley technology company, and Jason's Deli, the national sandwich chain, announced a new partnership to provide door-to-door delivery from Jason's Deli restaurants. The partnership will first launch in Houston and Dallas, Texas, with plans to expand to other markets in the near future. Jason's Deli adds to DoorDash's growing list of national […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, today unveiled its updated mobile loyalty app, which improves the guest experience for Rita’s fans while enabling them to more easily earn rewards customized to their personal preferences, while interacting with the brand socially. Designed and built by Relevant Mobile, a […]

Paytronix Systems Inc., a leading provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, announced the fourth winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches wins the “Best Loyalty Launch” for the successful rollout of a new digital rewards program across 400 franchise restaurants. The Paytronix Loyaltees Awards is an annual program […]

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile app, enabling guests to fire it up while on the go. Available for iOS and Android users and valid at all Blaze Pizza locations throughout the U.S., the app lets guests order and pay straight from their smartphones while earning their way to free pizzas and other […]

ParTech Inc. (PAR), a leading global provider of point-of-sale (POS) and food-safety solutions to the restaurant industry and subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), announced that Giardino Gourmet Salads selected PAR Brink POS software for its corporate and franchised stores. Giardino’s is a premier fast-casual salad chain with 12 locations based in southern Florida. […]

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. transformed its online ordering experience with the launch of a new website. Combined with a new ecommerce platform, the revamped website features the benefits of the in-store experience, allowing customers to create their own fresh pizza online and the convenience to then pick up their order in-store when they want. The […]

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc., a leading global supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, debuts today as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The Manitowoc Company Inc. To celebrate the company’s independence, Hubertus Muehlhaeuser, president and CEO of Manitowoc Foodservice, will ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange today at 9:30 a.m. […]

Restaurant Technologies is pleased to announce its partnership with Twisted Root Burger Co., the Dallas-based, award-winning restaurant brand. With 11 new total oil management solution installations from Restaurant Technologies, the burger joint reports several successes to its back-of-house operations. “We are committed to helping Twisted Root maintain its position in the thriving and competitive Dallas […]

Fans of Uncle Maddio's Pizza are now able to skip the line and order their favorite pizza with the ease and convenience of online ordering. The create-your-own fast-casual pizza franchise is rolling out online ordering around the country. Pizza lovers have the option to order from their computer or their phone. Using a smart application, […]

Domino’s has another way for customers to place their Easy Order: via Apple Watch. The recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms is adding Apple Watch to its lineup of ordering capabilities beginning today. “Ordering via Apple Watch is the latest addition to a growing list of technology that customers can use […]