It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

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Hot Dog on a Stick opens Utah location

January 29, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in St. George, Utah, in partnership with Benji and Tiffany Nelson, known for their YouTube Channel show "Not Enough…

White Castle turns to fine dining on Valentine's Day, offers Love Kit

January 28, 2025

For the 34th year, White Castle restaurants across the country are hosting their annual Valentine's Day Dinner. On Feb. 14, from 4-9 p.m., Castles transform…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery introduce Snickers offerings

January 28, 2025

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are now offering Turtle Cookies and ice cream made with Snickers. The cookies and ice cream are both available…

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream

January 27, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…

Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

McDonald's, Wendy's franchisee partners with Perch Energy

January 24, 2025

All Star Management, which is owned by Mike Allegro, has partnered with Perch Energy in 31 Wendy's and McDonald's locations across northern Illinois. The move…

HTeaO to open in Victoria, Texas

January 24, 2025

Tea franchise HTeaO will open its first location in Victoria, Texas on Jan. 25, according to a press release.

Hardee's partners with country music star Thomas Rhett for ad campaign

January 24, 2025

Hardee's has partnered with multiplatinum artist Thomas Rhett for a year-long ad campaign to celebrate goodness in communities, according to a press release.

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Little Caesars to return to Super Bowl with game day commercial

January 23, 2025

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is making a return to Super Bowl advertising after the brand's first foray into big-game marketing in…

Embracing legacy, driving innovation: Taco John’s approach to modern restaurant leadership

Taco John's prioritizes balancing tradition with innovation to stay relevant in the evolving restaurant industry, focusing on people, menu innovation…

Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky

January 22, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…

Golden Chick selects Acumera to enhance network security, connectivity

January 22, 2025

QSR chicken chain Golden Chick has selected Acumera, a provider of managed network and security services, to support Golden Chick's mission of ensuring every…

A&W names VP of franchise development, design

January 21, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as the brand's VP of franchise development and design, according to a press release.

FREE Sandwich for all New Rewards Members: Erbert & Gerbert's Unveils New Rewards App Sign-Up Offer!

Minneapolis, MN – Erbert & Gerbert's is delighted to announce a fantastic new sign-up offer for its Rewards App! All new Rewards members will receive a…

Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue…

Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee

January 20, 2025

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…