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Indianapolis Star
10 hours ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Free Wendy's for a year? How to get it this weekend
An Indiana Wendy's is celebrating its reopening by giving some customers free food for a year. Following a remodel, the Westfield restaurant at 3703 State Road is having its grand reopening on June 28. The store closed in November 2024 when Kansas-based franchisee Flynn Group Wendy's acquired the location, and reopened on May 21. With more than 300 Wendy's in eight states, Flynn Group Wendy's is part of Flynn Group, the third largest restaurant operator in the United States, behind Starbucks and Chipotle. The organization also owns Wendy's locations in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville. The first 200 guests in line for the June 28 event will win free Wendy's for a year. Winners get one free sandwich, salad or breakfast item per week for a year. Others are reading: What's the story behind 'Chili Finger'? New thriller has scenes shot in Illinois towns The winnings can be redeemed only at the Westfield restaurant. Eligible customers must be at least 16 and make a purchase. Doors open June 28 at 10:30 a.m. Flynn Group, based in Overland, Kansas, is Wendy's largest franchisee.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teachers and nurses get free appetizers this week at Applebee's
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – To thank local nurses and teachers for their hard work and kindness, Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill locations are offering special deals this week. Westfield to celebrate National Nurses Week with glowing red lights throughout the city Select Applebee's locations owned by the Flynn Group announced that through Saturday, teachers and nurses will be able to enjoy a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree. This offer is meant to show appreciation during both Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week, acknowledging the dedication of professionals in both fields. To claim this offer, nurses and teachers must mention the promotion at a participating location and present a valid badge verifying their position. 'Gratitude and respect are the driving forces behind this initiative,' said Dan Krebsbach, President of Flynn Applebee's. 'Teachers and nurses are pillars of our communities—educators shape the future through their unwavering dedication to students, while nurses provide compassionate care that saves lives every day. Their work is challenging and often overwhelming, so we hope this offer allows them to feel recognized and valued for their incredible contributions to society.' Participating locations in western Massachusetts include: Chicopee Greenfield Hadley Pittsfield Springfield Westfield Local News Headlines WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Flynn Group Partners with Ziosk to Enhance Guest Experience and Optimize Operations at its Applebee's Restaurants
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ziosk, the pioneer of pay-at-the-table and a premier SaaS hospitality platform for restaurants, today announced its partnership with Flynn Group, the world's largest franchise operator. Working together, Flynn Group has deployed Ziosk's comprehensive suite of solutions at more than 460 Applebee's locations nationwide to optimize its tech stack, enhance the guest experience, and strengthen operational performance. Through this partnership, Flynn Group has selected Ziosk's zMini tablets with DigiSite Smart Table technology. When paired together, they power on-demand capabilities like self-order and pay-at-the-table for guests, as well as drive efficiency for team members. Purpose-built and tailored to Applebee's needs, Ziosk's hospitality platform works alongside team members and existing integrations to meet evolving customer needs and streamline procedures, maximizing productivity and guest satisfaction at a national scale. 'Ziosk's technology seamlessly complements the handheld tablets we currently have in place, creating a comprehensive digital hospitality experience in our restaurants,' said Dan Krebsbach, President, Flynn Applebee's. 'Giving guests control over when to order more items or pay their bill, all while our servers remain at the ready and equipped with handhelds for additional service, allows us to simultaneously meet guests' expectations for elevated convenience while ensuring every team member feels supported. In today's challenging labor environment, this is a game changer. We couldn't imagine a better experience than having Ziosk on the table.' As part of the deployment more than 20,000 Applebee's tables are now equipped with DigiSite Smart Table technology. Its spatial location software enables tablets to move effortlessly between tables, while automatically syncing to the corresponding guest check. This flexibility allows Applebee's to optimize tablet distribution based on each location's unique traffic patterns and volume, maximizing their investment while simplifying operations system-wide. Integrating seamlessly with the restaurant's POS, Flynn Group Applebee's locations are also utilizing Ziosk's zMini tablets to enhance guest engagement and satisfaction. Pay-at-the-table technology eliminates the wait time associated with paying and provides a frictionless, secure process. It also enables premium games and entertainment offerings that promote more memorable dining experiences, and self-ordering capabilities that empower guests to order appetizers and drinks on demand, customizing the way they dine. The Ziosk zMini tablets also offer targeted promotional capabilities, arming Applebee's with the ability to spotlight seasonal specials and featured offerings. They also highlight cause-marketing efforts, notably helping Flynn Group nearly triple guest donations to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for pediatric cancer research from $150,000 to $373,000 in July to September of 2024. 'We're thrilled to launch the next evolution of Ziosk's cutting-edge technology with a highly respected industry leader like Flynn Group and their Applebee's restaurants,' said Raymond Howard, Chief Revenue and Growth Officer for Ziosk. 'Eliminating the wait for guests is key to driving revenue and guest satisfaction. We're empowering guests to order apps, desserts, reorder drinks and pay when they're ready – letting them dine how they want. Having a tablet cycling through promotions on the table is also maximizing profits by delivering the right message at the right time to convert upsells. Coupling this with our latest innovations – SmartTable and DigiSite – reduces the number of tablets needed in any given restaurant, further lowering costs.' Bringing together both Ziosk zMini tablets and DigiSite Smart Table technology makes the partnership between Ziosk and Flynn Group truly all-encompassing. Combining a frictionless pay-at-the-table solution, more efficient table distribution, and enhanced charitable programs enables Flynn Group to deliver a level of hospitality that keeps guests coming back for more. To learn more about Ziosk, please visit About Ziosk Ziosk, the pioneer of pay-at-the-table, is a premier SaaS hospitality platform for restaurants. Ziosk's core product suite includes solutions for pay-at-the-table, ordering, loyalty, guest engagement, guest feedback, and advanced data collection and analysis, in addition to hardware products like the Ziosk Pro Server and Ziosk zMini tablets. Ziosk's newest offerings include the Drop & Pay™ Digital Check Presenter and DigiSite, an industry-leading location intelligence solution. Based in Dallas, the company processes over $17B in transactions annually and engages over 1bn guests per year. For more information, please visit About Flynn Group Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants in the United States, after only Starbucks and Chipotle. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,700 consumer facing businesses across Applebee's ®, Arby's ®, Taco Bell ®, Panera ®, Pizza Hut ®, Wendy's ® and Planet Fitness ® brands, spanning 44 states, Australia and New Zealand, generating more than $4.7 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flynn Group Partners with Ziosk to Enhance Guest Experience and Optimize Operations at its Applebee's Restaurants
World's largest restaurant franchisor selects Ziosk to deliver greater guest satisfaction and streamline operations at all Flynn Group Applebee's locations DALLAS, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziosk, the pioneer of pay-at-the-table and a premier SaaS hospitality platform for restaurants, today announced its partnership with Flynn Group, the world's largest franchise operator. Working together, Flynn Group has deployed Ziosk's comprehensive suite of solutions at more than 460 Applebee's locations nationwide to optimize its tech stack, enhance the guest experience, and strengthen operational performance. Through this partnership, Flynn Group has selected Ziosk's zMini tablets with DigiSite Smart Table technology. When paired together, they power on-demand capabilities like self-order and pay-at-the-table for guests, as well as drive efficiency for team members. Purpose-built and tailored to Applebee's needs, Ziosk's hospitality platform works alongside team members and existing integrations to meet evolving customer needs and streamline procedures, maximizing productivity and guest satisfaction at a national scale. "Ziosk's technology seamlessly complements the handheld tablets we currently have in place, creating a comprehensive digital hospitality experience in our restaurants," said Dan Krebsbach, President, Flynn Applebee's. "Giving guests control over when to order more items or pay their bill, all while our servers remain at the ready and equipped with handhelds for additional service, allows us to simultaneously meet guests' expectations for elevated convenience while ensuring every team member feels supported. In today's challenging labor environment, this is a game changer. We couldn't imagine a better experience than having Ziosk on the table." As part of the deployment more than 20,000 Applebee's tables are now equipped with DigiSite Smart Table technology. Its spatial location software enables tablets to move effortlessly between tables, while automatically syncing to the corresponding guest check. This flexibility allows Applebee's to optimize tablet distribution based on each location's unique traffic patterns and volume, maximizing their investment while simplifying operations system-wide. Integrating seamlessly with the restaurant's POS, Flynn Group Applebee's locations are also utilizing Ziosk's zMini tablets to enhance guest engagement and satisfaction. Pay-at-the-table technology eliminates the wait time associated with paying and provides a frictionless, secure process. It also enables premium games and entertainment offerings that promote more memorable dining experiences, and self-ordering capabilities that empower guests to order appetizers and drinks on demand, customizing the way they dine. The Ziosk zMini tablets also offer targeted promotional capabilities, arming Applebee's with the ability to spotlight seasonal specials and featured offerings. They also highlight cause-marketing efforts, notably helping Flynn Group nearly triple guest donations to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for pediatric cancer research from $150,000 to $373,000 in July to September of 2024. "We're thrilled to launch the next evolution of Ziosk's cutting-edge technology with a highly respected industry leader like Flynn Group and their Applebee's restaurants," said Raymond Howard, Chief Revenue and Growth Officer for Ziosk. "Eliminating the wait for guests is key to driving revenue and guest satisfaction. We're empowering guests to order apps, desserts, reorder drinks and pay when they're ready – letting them dine how they want. Having a tablet cycling through promotions on the table is also maximizing profits by delivering the right message at the right time to convert upsells. Coupling this with our latest innovations – SmartTable and DigiSite – reduces the number of tablets needed in any given restaurant, further lowering costs." Bringing together both Ziosk zMini tablets and DigiSite Smart Table technology makes the partnership between Ziosk and Flynn Group truly all-encompassing. Combining a frictionless pay-at-the-table solution, more efficient table distribution, and enhanced charitable programs enables Flynn Group to deliver a level of hospitality that keeps guests coming back for more. To learn more about Ziosk, please visit About ZioskZiosk, the pioneer of pay-at-the-table, is a premier SaaS hospitality platform for restaurants. Ziosk's core product suite includes solutions for pay-at-the-table, ordering, loyalty, guest engagement, guest feedback, and advanced data collection and analysis, in addition to hardware products like the Ziosk Pro Server and Ziosk zMini tablets. Ziosk's newest offerings include the Drop & Pay™ Digital Check Presenter and DigiSite, an industry-leading location intelligence solution. Based in Dallas, the company processes over $17B in transactions annually and engages over 1bn guests per year. For more information, please visit About Flynn GroupFounded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants in the United States, after only Starbucks and Chipotle. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,700 consumer facing businesses across Applebee's®, Arby's®, Taco Bell®, Panera®, Pizza Hut®, Wendy's® and Planet Fitness® brands, spanning 44 states, Australia and New Zealand, generating more than $4.7 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Laura BianchiZiosk@ 332-242-4338
