Why Duck Donuts made the switch from a loyalty app to an SMS rewards program. Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm discusses the restaurant company’s transition from a loyalty app to a text message-based rewards program called QuackChat ow.ly/wq6N105rf3h

Why Duck Donuts made the switch from a loyalty app to an SMS rewards program. Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm discusses the company’s transition from a loyalty app to a text message-based rewards program called QuackChat ow.ly/HWkR105rePF

KFC teams up with Life Is Good for new merch line. KFC and Life Is Good are now selling t-shirts and hats with the brands’ signature slogans. ow.ly/Ct2o105repZ

Chopt partners with fitness influencer Cody Rigsby, launches new app. The New York City-based fast-casual restaurant has embraced the third wave of loyalty apps ow.ly/6CGW105repV

Wing Snob wants to compete with Wingstop one day. How this emerging wing restaurant thinks it can be the one to rise in the segment ow.ly/INsm105reeO

Barcelona Wine Bar names Amy Hom as COO. Executive joins company after most recent role as chief people officer and chief operations officer at Bluestone Lane ow.ly/WgIj105re1U

Cherry blossom, the flower that welcomes spring. ow.ly/rj3a105rcMt

Domino’s Pizza reports 5.6% same-store sales increase boosted by Uber Eats partnership and revamped loyalty program. The pizza restaurant is performing strong right out of the gate in 2024 with better delivery/carryout sales mix, as the company’s... ow.ly/tio4105rchQ

Portland ramen chain Boxer Ramen abruptly closes its locations after bankruptcy filing. Boxer closed its locations three months after filing for bankruptcy and four months after opening its newest restaurant. ow.ly/3m3h105rchO

Friendly’s offers late-night value menu Sunday-Thursday. Family-dining brand crafts classic items into special budget-friendly offers ow.ly/u4JZ105rc2p

Portland Ramen chain abruptly closes its locations after bankruptcy filing. Boxer closed its locations three months after filing for bankruptcy and four months after opening its newest location. ow.ly/wGfW105rbML

Inspire Brands’ Don Crocker joins Smalls Sliders to lead development. Crocker, whose resume includes Inspire Brands and Chick-fil-A, joins Smalls Sliders as the restaurant company ramps up its growth. ow.ly/4XSP105rbMC

NRN to host free networking, education event in Atlanta for local restaurant leaders. The CREATE Road Show will unite restaurant operators across the city on May 6. ow.ly/koYt105rbx3

The plant-based foodservice landscape continues to evolve, from dishes that are simply vegetable-forward all the way to imitation meat products. Join our webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30 to learn the latest and greatest in plant-based menu trends: ow.ly/ZK0i50RqR9e

How third-party delivery could possibly be legislated federally. ow.ly/vcPs105r84m

Inspire Brands’ Don Crocker joins Smalls Sliders to lead development. Crocker, whose resume includes Inspire Brands and Chick-fil-A, joins Smalls Sliders as the company ramps up its growth. ow.ly/PLv9105r84a

How the new Department of Labor overtime rule will affect businesses. Starting July 1, overtime eligibility will be updated from workers earning less than $684 to less than $844 a week ow.ly/eXGE105qX6W

NRN editors discuss bankruptcies, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s sale, and Chipotle’s impressive quarter. Plus, hear from Skye Anderson, president of global business services at McDonald’s ow.ly/9WBB105qWgz

Parent of New York City-based chicken finger concept Sticky’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The chain cited the pandemic and its aftereffects as the main reason for its financial difficulties ow.ly/RT08105qVc9

In QSR, sauces start to command a bigger spotlight. Data shows that 34% of consumers now consider what sauces are available when deciding on a restaurant. ow.ly/aXGg105qUZa