KFC opens flagship store in Rome

December 1, 2025

KFC Europe has opened a flagship restaurant in the heart of historical Rome near the Trevi Fountain, according to a press release.

Krystal parent company appoints Tonya R. Robinson CFO

December 1, 2025

SPB Hospitality, parent company to Krystal and other concepts, has appointed Tonya R. Robinson as chief financial officer, according to a press release.

The future of experience management: 10 trends shaping 2026

Explore the top 10 experience management trends shaping 2026. From practical AI to personalization, each has the potential to help brands build stronger…

50 Funny Work Chat Names for Restaurant Teams

Boost morale with a unique work group chat name! Discover 50+ funny and creative work chat names for your restaurant's kitchen, servers, bar staff, and…

NowSignage completes global rollout of digital menu boards for Little Caesars

November 26, 2025

Little Caesars has teamed with NowSignage, a digital signage software specialist, to roll out digital menu boards in 16 countries in the U.K., according to a…

Exploring link between employee engagement, exceptional customer experiences

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Here's a leadership truth that transcends industries: you can't expect world-class customer experiences from a disengaged team. The energy your people bring to…

Lights out, orders up: the competitive edge of locally-run POS systems for QSRs

by Erick Tu — CEO, Founder, BLogic Systems

Locally-run (native) point-of-sale (POS) systems are advocated as a strategic advantage over cloud-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted service, full…

Dirty Dough owner succeeds on transparency, great cookies

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bennet Maxwell, owner of Dirty Dough, about the cookie brand's launch and what keeps it successful.

Marco's Pizza appoints Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth

November 24, 2025

Marco's Pizza has appointed Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth, according to a press release.

Taco John's partners with Bikky

November 24, 2025

Taco John's has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform for multi-unit restaurants, according to a press release.

Krystal's new loyalty program focuses on gamification, exclusive perks, seamless experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slider chain Krystal partnered with PAR Punchh to launch its new loyalty program, Club Krystal, which offers personalized, gamified rewards, seamless…

Flippy Meets NVIDIA Isaac: Accelerated Motion Planning in Robotic Kitchen Assistants

Flippy Fry Station is Miso Robotics’ flagship robotic kitchen assistant, engineered to automate repetitive kitchen tasks like frying items to perfection.

McDonald's launches The Grinch Meal

November 20, 2025

McDonald's is launching its The Grinch Meal. The meal features . Available with a Big Mac, nine Chicken McNuggets, or McPlant sandwich, it features new…

Papa Johns promotes Ravi Thanawala to chief financial officer, president, North America

November 20, 2025

Papa Johns has promoted Ravi Thanawala to chief financial officer and president, North America. He most recently served as chief financial officer and EVP…

Make your guests count to increase your guest counts

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The economy is shifting, guests spending is changing, and the marketplace continues to be dynamic. One metric that matters the most in this environment is…

HTeaO to open Roanoke, Texas store

November 20, 2025

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, will open a store in Roanoke, Texas, on Nov. 25, according to a press release.

You're Not a Bad Restaurant Manager. You're Just Stuck in the Nagging Cycle.

Great leaders don't chase down tasks; they build systems. Instead of chasing after people in the work chat, it's time to use a work chat app that has built-in…

Little Caesars launches Stuffed Crunch Crust Pizza

November 19, 2025

Little Caesars will release the Stuffed Crunch Crust Pizza on Nov. 24 featuring a toasted, cheese-stuffed crust. It's brushed with buttery garlic flavor and…

Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.

Nominations open for 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch

November 19, 2025

Nominations are open for the 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch special report, which highlights the most promising new concepts in the restaurant industry.