HTeaO raises over $118K for breast cancer Hope Kits

November 22, 2024

Iced-tea franchise HTeaO recently raised $118,879.72 for the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. From Oct. 1-31, the company encouraged guests to…

Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to Introduce Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperoni and Mountain-Sized Pizzas to Las Vegas

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Will Debut in Greater Las Vegas in December

Roy Rogers to open in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

November 21, 2024

Roy Rogers Restaurants has inked a lease for a unit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Planned to open in Spring 2025, the location is part of the brand's return to…

Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Pittsburgh

November 21, 2024

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the end of the year, according to a press release.

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

November 20, 2024

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

Folks can buy jug of McDonald's McRib sauce for limited time

November 20, 2024

The McRib is back at McDonald's starting Dec. 3 for a limited time, and now customers can enjoy the sauce at home, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's intros Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza

November 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza, according to a press release.

HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool

November 20, 2024

HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…

Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…

Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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KFC celebrates 1K stores in Guangzhou

November 19, 2024

Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating its 1,000th store in the Guangzhou market in China, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut creates wine crafted from tomatoes

November 19, 2024

Pizza Hut is entering the vino game with the creation of its first pizza wine — Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut, according to a press release.

Hardee's co-hosts charity tailgate event with non-profit, entertainer Thomas Rhett

November 19, 2024

Hardee's, non-profit Caring for Others and multi-platinum entertainer Thomas Rhett teamed up Nov. 16 on a tailgate-style event for hurricane relief outside…

Uncovering lessons from early use of AI in fast food

by Bob Vergidis — Chief Vision Officer, pointofsale.cloud

Bob Vergidis, founder and chief vision officer of pointofsale.cloud, discusses how the restaurant industry is learning that rushing into AI without a clear…

GoTab Launches Advanced iOS Capabilities - Now Use GoTab on New or Existing iOS Hardware

GoTo Foods hires chief commercial officer

November 18, 2024

GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired former IHOP CMO…

Preventing restaurant legal landmines

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association reveals new identity

November 18, 2024

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has revealed a new identity for the 72-year-old organization, now branded IFMA The Food Away from Home…