How 2 broke bartenders created thriving restaurant business

On the latest episode of the Founderology podcast, we sat down at the newest Tap Room location in Ronkonkoma, New York, to discuss the journey — the wins, the…

Ovation, Paytronix team for post-transaction feedback, hospitality data insights

March 17, 2025

Guest engagement platform Paytronix has teamed up with guest experience platform Ovation to provide brands with deeper analysis and insights from customer…

A&W Restaurants names Amanda Potts VP of marketing, innovation

March 17, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Amanda Potts as its VP of marketing and innovation. Potts, a seasoned marketing professional with more than 20 years of…

Wetzel's Pretzels enters Delaware

March 17, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery in Dover, Delaware. The unit will be part of a co-branded location featuring a Cold Stone Creamery, according to a press…

Nathan's Famous rolls into Rock Hill, South Carolina

March 17, 2025

Nathan's Famous Inc. has opened a franchised location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The unit features Nathan's new free-standing restaurant design and a full…

Twisted: How Pretzelmaker's partnership with Great Wolf Lodge increases sales, brand awareness

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pretzelmaker has several non-traditional units in Great Wolf Lodge retreats, appealing to the young and old alike. The brand's partnership is designed to…

Jollibee launches franchising

March 14, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program. The brand is seeking multi-unit franchisees who bring operational experience and development…

Graeter's Ice Cream releases banana chocolate chip early

March 13, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream is hitting summer early with its Banana Chocolate Chip in all scoop shops and on Graeters.com for shipping, according to a press release.

Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

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

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

Chick-fil-A brings back sandwich, adds beverage line

March 12, 2025

Chick-fil-A will bring back the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich beginning March 17. The brand also has a handful of sweet new beverages, according to a press…

Cicis Pizza offers Pi Day discount

March 12, 2025

Cicis Pizza is offering a Pi Day discount this year on March 14. When guests buy one Medium or Large 1-Topping Pizza with Cicis original round crust, they can…

Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

HTeaO pours into Lexington, Tennessee

March 11, 2025

Premium tea brand HTeaO has opened in Lexington, Tennessee, according to a press release.

Grogan, Dardick keynoting Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual is bringing you even more catering tips and tricks when we meet in Austin after the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Auntie Anne's unveils Pretzelria Delivery Service in select cities

March 10, 2025

Auntie Anne's is debuting its Pretzelria Delivery Service, a white-glove experience designed to bring its pretzels to winners in major pizza cities. Those…

KFC brings back Potato Wedges for limited run

March 10, 2025

KFC is bringing back its Potato Wedges for a limited time at just five Tampa-area locations for two weeks following five years of fan demands and petitions…

Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.

HTeaO expands Missouri footprint

March 7, 2025

Premium tea concept HTeaO opened its latest store located in Webb City, Missouri, on March 8th, according to a press release.