Papa Johns' Dough & Degrees program offers employees free schooling

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns offers its employees free education through its Dough & Degrees program. Employees can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree for free.

Jollibee takes flight: Filipino QSR's US growth hits 100 stores and beyond

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jollibee has 101 stores in North America, but with franchising on the horizon, the Filipino favorite will soon become your competition.

Long John Silver's releases app, loyalty program for 1st time

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Long John Silver's has released an app and a loyalty program called the Seacret Society. Director of Marketing Jason Anthony explains the strategy to add the…

How to scale up restaurant brands

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation…

Winning at the franchising game

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

How do restaurants succeed at the franchising game? A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit shared some key strategies.

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

How to make data your restaurant superpower

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

How can restaurants utilize all of their data and turn it into their superpower?

GoTo Foods’ co-branding renaissance pairs signature brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

GoTo Foods is co-branding several of its signature brands with success shown in increased AUVs.

Phygital dining and the rising demand for self-service kiosks

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The 2024 Phygital Index Report by Tillster unveils rising demand for phygital dining experiences, emphasizing self-service kiosks and consistent ordering…

How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Networld Media Group partnering with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Fast Casual’s parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.

7 ways to reduce food safety violations in restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food safety should be a culture in restaurants. Training and retraining falls on management to make sure restaurants are on the up and up during inspections.

Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.

Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.

8 restaurant marketing strategies for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Consider these eight tips for restaurant marketing strategies.