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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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Taco Bell Joins 5610 Interstate Food Co. to Continue Growth in Austin
Taco Bell® franchisee Tacala Companies has officially joined 5610 Interstate Food Co., bringing Taco Bell to Austin residents through a new ghost kitchen…
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McDonald's rebounds in US in 2nd quarter
August 6, 2025
McDonald's came out on top in its Q2 earnings report, besting analysts' expectations.
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Pretzelmaker, Hot Dog on a Stick open at California Great Wolf Lodge
August 6, 2025
Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick have opened in the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, California. It's the fourth Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick units to…
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Little Caesars partners with Serve Robotics, Uber Eats
August 6, 2025
Little Caesars has partnered with Serve Robotics Inc. to deliver the brand's pizza with Serve's autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats, according to a press…
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Yum Brands misses earnings mark, Pizza Hut, KFC struggling in U.S.
August 5, 2025
Yum Brands has missed the mark on its Q2 earnings for the period ended June 30.
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How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
In this episode of "Founderology – Built to Breakthrough," Pinky Cole Hayes shares her “PhD. lessons” and mindset that fueled her comeback.
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What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur
August 4, 2025
Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…
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Tackling Property Damage in Quick-Service Restaurants
While their operational model is optimized for speed and efficiency, QSRs face a significant yet often overlooked challenge: property damage caused by customer…
Presented by Fleet Response
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Modern Food Compliance for Restaurants Made Easy
Label smarter, serve safer, and improve efficiency with linerless label solutions.
Presented by Star Micronics America
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Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee
August 4, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press…
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Sbarro partners with Mike's Hot Honey on Double Duo Pizza
August 4, 2025
Starting this week, guests at Sbarro restaurants can "Eat the Heat" by adding a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey to their Double Duo Pizza, The Double Duo Pizza…
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Star Micronics leads the way in smart labeling for growing restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Smart labeling is a necessity in today's restaurants. Learn how Star Micronics is leading the charge in labeling technology.
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Zaxby’s, the fan-favorite fast-casual brand known for its Chicken Fingerz™, Signature Sandwiches, and iconic Zax Sauce®, has officially opened its first-ever…
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Bojangles leans in to Spanish-language ordering
August 1, 2025
Bojangles is leaning into its technology to better serve Spanish-speaking customers. The brand is rolling out Spanish-language support for online ordering, its…
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Action plans in motion: A guide to turning insights into meaningful improvements
Transform customer experience insights into actionable strategies
Presented by Service Management Group
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Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI
Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…
Presented by Deputy Corporation
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SoundHound AI, Acrelec partner on voice-enabled drive-thrus
July 31, 2025
SoundHound AI and Acrelec are partnering to bring advanced, voice-enabled drive-thru systems to restaurants worldwide by integrating SoundHound's Dynamic…
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