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Jollibee, girl group Katseye launch partnership for North American fans
August 18, 2025
Jollibee has launched a partnership with girl group Katseye. Jollibee, known for its Chickenjoy fried chicken and welcoming service, has created a loyal fan…
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McDonald's partners with Pacsun for McDonaldland apparel, accessories
August 15, 2025
McDonald's has partnered with lifestyle brand Pacsun on a line of themed apparel and accessories, according to a press release.
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Krispy Kreme to release Harry Potter doughnut collection
August 15, 2025
Krispy Kreme has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to create a line of Harry Potter-inspired doughnuts. The Harry Potter: Houses…
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Krystal parent SPB Hospitality names Robert J. Fargo as SVP of development
August 15, 2025
SPB Hospitality, a portfolio company of Fortress Investment Group, has appointed Robert "Bob" J. Fargo as SVP of development. SPB Hospitality is the parent…
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The QSR tightrope: balancing margins, compliance and employee happiness
by Justin Hall — HR Director, Salz Group
Modern restaurants can increase profit margins by prioritizing smart, strategic workforce management, which includes using technology to improve hiring…
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McDonald's, DoorDash expand partnership with online ordering experience in US
August 14, 2025
McDonald's and DoorDash have launched a U.S. online ordering experience allowing customers to order delivery on a desktop or via mobile web without downloading…
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Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City
August 14, 2025
Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…
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Bojangles to return to NYC with multi-unit agreement
August 14, 2025
Bojangles has inked a 20-unit agreement to bring Bojangles back to New York City. The brand had a presence in the city in the 1980s, according to a press…
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GoTo Foods partners with DoorDash for drone delivery service
August 13, 2025
GoTo Foods has partnered with DoorDash to provide drone delivery. The fast-mile delivery service, enabled by Wing, is currently live in three Texas markets…
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Marco's Pizza opens more than 40 stores in first half of 2025
August 13, 2025
Marco's Pizza marked a strong first half of 2025 with 41 store openings. The brand said in a press release that it is poised for a 28% year-over-year increase…
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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…
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Wetzel's Pretzels enters New Hampshire
August 12, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels will open a bakery in the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns Canada releases Aloha Trio Hawaiian-inspired pizzas
August 11, 2025
Papa Johns Canada has released a trio of Hawaiian-inspired pizzas, according to a press release.
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Smalls Sliders to open in West Virginia, Ohio
August 11, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked its first-ever development deal for West Virginia. The deal will bring three of the brand's signature "Cans" — its units — lead by…
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How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…
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7 Signs Your Restaurant POS Has Reached End-of-Life—And What to Do About It
Is your restaurant POS software outdated? Discover the signs your restaurant POS system is due for replacement—and what to do about it.
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Wendy's sales down in U.S. in Q2; adds 44 restaurants
August 8, 2025
Wendy's reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.
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Former Marine turns Wetzel's Pretzels into a mall powerhouse
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tyler Dutton went from a teenage pretzel maker to a Marine and now a thriving Wetzel’s Pretzels franchise owner at the Mall of America, driven by years of hard…
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Speaker Spotlight: Filippo Fiori, Due Cucini Italiana head chef, CEO
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands
August 7, 2025
Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…
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