Speaker Spotlight: Mohaimina 'Mina' Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s

Mina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma's, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

Krystal building on legacy with new prototype

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Krystal is building on its legacy by remodeling six restaurants in Georgia with the brand's new prototype designed to bring in new and returning customers.

Cold Stone Creamery serving franchise opportunities in Nashville

February 13, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery plans to expand the brand's presence in Nashville, Tennessee, including 10 locations over the next five years, according to a press release.

Lee's Famous Recipe expands to Flint, Michigan

February 13, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will open a location in Flint, Michigan, on Feb. 17 with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Feb. 20. The location is the…

How Botrista’s Briana Jurado is Remixing the Drink Menu

Botrista’s Briana Jurado transforms beverage innovation by blending data, creativity, and technology. As VP of Beverage Programs, she pioneers trend-driven…

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

White Castle names Melissa Palmisciano VP, general counsel

February 12, 2025

White Castle has promoted Deputy General Counsel Melissa Palmisciano to VP and general counsel, according to a press release.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 9 restaurants in 90 days

February 12, 2025

Layne's Chicken Fingers is expected to open nine restaurants in 90 days as part of its growth plan, according to a press release.

TundraFMP Revolutionizes Restaurant Chain Expansion with LaunchPad NRO Program

TundraFMP, a Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) company, announces the launch of its comprehensive New Restaurant Opening (NRO) program, LaunchPad. This…

Nanonation, Factor4 link loyalty programs to ordering kiosks

February 11, 2025

Nanonation and Factor4 have formed a strategic partnership that integrates Factor4's loyalty program platform with Nanonation's ordering kiosk solution for…

HTeaO partners with soda brand Poppi to create line of drinks

February 11, 2025

Iced tea brand HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to create a line of drinks that blends tea and soda, according to a press release.

Subway Canada makes key staff appointments

February 11, 2025

Subway Canada has made two key staff appointments. Dennie Downie is the head of marketing of Canada and Reza Kouhang is the head of development for Canada…

Domino's offers any crust, any toppings for $9.99

February 11, 2025

Domino's Pizza is offering customers any size, any crust and any toppings on a pizza for $9.99 when ordered online from now until March 2, according to a press…

Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

KFC partners with Mike's Hot Honey

February 10, 2025

KFC is bringing the heat — and the sweet — with a partnership with Mike's Hot Honey, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.

Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America…

The Original Rainbow Cone to enter Southern California

February 6, 2025

The Original Rainbow Cone will open in Cypress, California, on Feb. 14, according to a press release.