QSR

Come join us for Year 2 of the Women in Restaurant Leadership Summit! Registration is now open here: https://lnkd.in/e8bmDF5J And you can explore more here: https://lnkd.in/gM9CvmAF Hope to see you in Nashville!

A fourth-generation chocolatier, founder and CEO Dana Edwards Manatos has dessert-making in her DNA. 

Today’s kitchen technology falls short of meeting the ever evolving demands of modern kitchens. Join us for an insightful webinar where we discuss the critical need for upgrading your kitchen systems to enhance order accuracy, speed of service, and operational efficiency. We’ll explore: - The impact of omni-channel ordering on kitchen operations.  - Integrated technology that can reduce food waste, improve promised ready times, and boost staff productivity. - Real-world stories and interactive discussions. This session will empower you to transform your kitchen operations and position your restaurant for success. Attendees of this webinar will be able to: - Identify how current kitchen challenges are impacting efficiency and guest satisfaction. - Understand technology's role in transforming the kitchen. - Explore potential areas of investment for 2025 and beyond.

Church's Texas Chicken, Firehouse Subs, and WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation discuss how they're raising the heat to satisfy adventurous palates.

Restaurant managers often feel the weight of giving tough feedback, especially when it seems “mean.” However, constructive feedback is not about being harsh; it’s about being clear and constructive, writes Elizabeth Meltz.

The company has 180 calendar days, until June 23, to regain compliance. The stock price must remain at or above $1 for 10 consecutive business days.

Check out a sales, AUV, and unit count breakdown from some top emerging chains in QSR and fast casual.

Fast forward to today and Papa Johns franchisee Chris Patel runs nearly 70 stores, with plans to reach 250 locations within five years.

According to a five-year forecast, Big Chicken expects to open 26 stores in 2025, followed by 42 in 2027, 55 in 2028, and 69 in 2029, eventually putting the chain at 272 restaurants.

Set to debut in spring 2025, this limited-edition fashion line will include denim jackets, vests, jeans, graphic tees, and ball caps—all paying homage to two legendary “W” brands.