How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

SynergySuite Recognized as a Utah Top Workplace for 2025

SynergySuite won the Top Workplaces 2025 award from Salt Lake Tribune for the second year running, based on employee feedback about culture. The restaurant…

Why 70% of Restaurant Managers Hate Inventory (and How to Fix It for Good)

70% of restaurant managers hate inventory because it wastes 4-6 hours monthly with manual counting, causes unexplained food cost spikes, and drives manager…

HungerRush Launches Text Marketing, Giving Restaurants the Power to Drive Measurable Growth

HungerRush, the leading provider of restaurant technology solutions, today announced the launch of HungerRush Text Marketing – a fully integrated tool for…

High tech meets high touch at Woworks, powered by Qu

Check out this fast-moving collaboration that blends high tech with high touch.

Restaurant operators still planning to add locations despite economy

September 9, 2025

Restaurant brands are continuing to plan new locations but are strategically thinking about how they scale more sustainably while also identifying critical…

Jollibee launches enhanced mobile app

September 9, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has unveiled its enhanced mobile app. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, according to a press release.

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…

Little Caesars launches Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs LTO

September 8, 2025

Little Caesars has added Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs to the menu available for a limited time. The menu item is priced at $3.99 for four Crazy Puffs filled with…

When An Employee Quits, Do They Take Your Business Data with Them?

Stop letting ex-employees walk away with your company's data. With high turnover, personal chat apps put your schedules and private info at risk. Switch to a…

Graeter's Cones for the Cure annual fundraiser on through Sept. 14

September 5, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream is partnering with The Cure Starts Now for its 18th annual "Cones for a Cure" campaign. The champaign supports The Cure Starts Now's…

Colts linebacker brings Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to Indiana

September 5, 2025

Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Zaire Franklin has opened a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in McCordsville, Indiana alongside longtime mentor and coach…

Are group chats burning out your team?

by Rebecca Lazar — Product Marketing Manager, Zenzap

Ever wonder why some of your best, most reliable staff suddenly seem drained, start making simple mistakes, or just up and quit? You can invest in training and…

How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Restaurants lose 2-4% in food costs from small issues like recipe deviations and billing errors across locations. The solution is real-time recipe costing…

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

HTeaO partners with poppi on beverage duo for Fall

September 4, 2025

Iced tea franchise HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi on a limited time beverage duo for Fall, according to a press release.

Auntie Anne's partners with Shock Top craft beer

September 4, 2025

Auntie Anne's is partnering with craft beer brand Shock Top on Twisted Pretzel Wheat beer, according to a press release.

SPB Hospitality promotes Kristen Hohl to EVP of marketing

September 3, 2025

SPB Hospitality, parent company to Krystal, has promoted Kristen Hohl to EVP of marketing, according to a press release.

Andy Wiederhorn returns to CEO role at FAT Brands

September 3, 2025

Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts.