Popeyes franchisee to open 50 units in 1 year

March 20, 2023

Restaurant Brands International and Jubilant FoodWorks plan to open 50 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen units in a year in India, according to a CNBC 18 report.

Hardee's, Carl's Jr parent company names former Papa John's exec as CEO

March 17, 2023

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has appointed Max Wetzel as CEO effective immediately, according to a press release.

EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Bojangles promotes 2 to senior leadership roles

March 17, 2023

Bojangles has promoted two employees to senior leadership roles, according to a press release.

Restaurant execs form women's networking group

March 16, 2023

Women in restaurants, hospitality and technology have created a professional women's organization — Women of Restaurants, Technology and Hospitality (WORTH) …

Little Caesars serves up nearly 5,500 hot pizza meals

March 16, 2023

Little Caesars' Love Kitchen visited the pizza chain's hometown of Detroit to provide hot meals to people in need during February and March. The mobile food…

Plant Junkie opens in Chicago, New York City

March 16, 2023

Fledgling company Plant Junkie, a concept specializing in plant-base cuisine, has opened locations in Manhattan and Chicago. The brand was founded by New York…

8 digital restaurant trends shaping 2023

As the dust of the pandemic settles and businesses turn their attention to pressing new issues on the horizon, new technology trends are taking the stage....

Research links coffee to lower diabetes risk, less body fat

March 15, 2023

A new study supports previous research that coffee consumption can lower Type 2 diabetes risk, according to a New York Post report. The study, published in the…

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 1st drive-thru-only location

March 15, 2023

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, according to a press release.

Chick-fil-A to open unit at O'Hare International Airport

March 15, 2023

Chick-fil-A, in partnership with Hyde Park Hospitality and Phillips Concessions, will open a restaurant at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, according…

Burger King's 'You Rule' campaign launches in Canada

March 14, 2023

Burger King's mantra "You Rule" has launched in Canada, according to a press release.

Church’s Texas Chicken brings on Roland Gonzalez as US COO

March 14, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Roland Gonzalez as U.S. COO, according to a press release.

Whataburger promotes 3 to executive team

March 13, 2023

Whataburger has promoted three team members to executive roles, according to a press release.

KFC hires Nira Johri as chief global officer

March 10, 2023

KFC has hired Nira Johri as its chief global officer. She will report to Val Kubizniak, global CMO of KFC, according to a press release.

Jollibee adds Coconut Pineapple Pie as LTO

March 10, 2023

Jollibee has introduced its Coconut Pineapple Pie, which features real pieces of coconut and pineapple chunks, at its Canadian locations.

Krystal releases franchise website

March 10, 2023

Krystal has released a new franchise website, krystalfranchising.com, to attract franchisees and continue the brand's aggressive growth plans. The site was…

Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…