Subway takes on Southwest Airlines' middle seats with gift card offer

January 22, 2026

With Southwest ending its open seating policy Jan. 27, assigned seats means passengers may end up in the spot they dread the most: the middle seat. Subway…

Hardee's returns to NASCAR as official partner, teams with Bubba Wallace

January 22, 2026

Hardee's has become the official Quick Service Restaurant of NASCAR in a multi-year agreement.

Why the Restaurant Labor Crisis Is a Retention Problem, Not a Recruitment Problem

The restaurant industry is facing a staffing problem. But in reality, it's facing a retention problem. From dangerous work environments to boring, repetitive…

Bojangles lands in Austin, Texas area

January 21, 2026

Bojangles has opened a location in Manor, Texas, an Austin suburb, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza teams up with Twitch streamer for specialty pizza

January 21, 2026

Texas-based Cicis Pizza has teamed up with Twitch streamer and longtime Cicis fan CaseOh to introduce the Mac & CaseOh Pizza, a renamed of its Mac &…

Häagen-Dazs launches updated Sorbet Smoothie Collection

January 21, 2026

Häagen-Dazs has released a new-and-improved Sorbet Smoothie Collection. The drinks are made with the brand's signature sorbet, real fruit and juices, according…

Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…

Texas Restaurant Association’s Emily Williams Knight on the power of shared insight

In this episode, Kathleen Wood and Emily Knight discuss why Founders benefit from being part of strong communities, whether through state restaurant…

The Beverage revolution: Why drinks are the new dining destination

Fast Casual Nation explores how Taco Bell, craft innovators and the sober-curious movement are reshaping restaurant revenue.

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in South Carolina Walmart

January 20, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in a Walmart in Summerville, South Carolina, according to a press release.

Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23

by Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23, Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Don't delay! The deadline has been extended to THIS Friday!

Layne's Chicken Fingers promotes Alex Camp to VP of operations services

January 19, 2026

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers has promoted Alex Camp to vice president of operations services. Camp will support the brand by overseeing the intersection…

Popeyes taps Matt Rubin as CMO

January 19, 2026

Popeyes has named Matt Rubin as chief marketing officer for the U.S. and Canada. Rubin will lead Popeyes' marketing strategy, brand positioning and customer…

Beyond the headset: The new era of integrated restaurant communication

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Modern QSRs are increasingly adopting specialized digital tools — ranging from kitchen display systems to multilingual chat apps — to streamline operations…

Dunkin gives away Megan Thee Stallion's limited-edition cups

January 16, 2026

Dunkin' guests may can score a limited-edition Megan Thee Stallion "Hot Girls Run on Dunkin" reusable cup with the purchase of any Dunkin' Protein Refresher…

Papa Johns testing protein-infused dough

January 16, 2026

Papa Johns is testing dough infused with protein. The Protein Crust Pizza is a limited, one-day-only release exclusive for Papa Rewards Members at one select…

Del Taco expands leadership team under new owner Yadav Enterprises

January 16, 2026

Del Taco has made new leadership appointments under new owners Yadav Enterprises, according to a press release.

Pizza Nova franchisee believes in quality, consistency, brand culture

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Driven by a lifelong connection to the brand, franchisee Chi-son Phu has successfully grown his Pizza Nova business in Toronto by strictly following the…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers submissions due Jan.18

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are due Jan. 18.

Sonic kicks off All-American Sonic Smasher

January 15, 2026

Sonic has released the All-American Sonic Smasher, according to a press release.