Your catering glow-up awaits: 10 takeaways planned for the Restaurant Catering Workshop

Tired of catering being a chaotic, complicated mess? Get ready to turn your off-premise business from a hassle into a hero at the Restaurant Catering Workshop…

Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…

HungerRush launches AI-powered text marketing for restaurants

September 10, 2025

HungerRush, a provider of restaurant technology, has launched a tool designed to help restaurants connect with customers and boost sales: HungerRush Text…

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

Panda Express' Panda Cares report highlights month-long philanthropic campaign

September 10, 2025

Panda Express' month-long Panda Cares philanthropic event benefits underserved youth across the country through health and education, according to a press…

Papa Johns offers Croissant Pizza for one day only

September 10, 2025

Papa Johns is offering its globally revered Croissant Pizza to U.S. Papa Rewards members for one day only, according to a press release.

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…

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…

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…