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.

Wendy's opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

September 3, 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025, according to a company statement.

Domino's Pizza intros 2 flavors of Bread Bites

September 3, 2025

Domino's Pizza is launching two Bread Bite flavors: Cinnamon and Garlic, according to a press release.

Robust growth ahead for digital signage restaurant market

September 3, 2025

The global restaurant digital signage market is projected to be worth approximately $1.6 billion by 2034, boasting a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%…

How 24/7 Group Chats Are Burning Out Your Food Service Team

The food industry has a problem of an “always-on” culture that’s exhausting your team and costing your business. The good news is, there’s a simple way to fix…

White Castle to open in Daytona Beach

September 2, 2025

White Castle will open a location in Daytona Beach. A grand opening is slated for later summer 2026, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza launches catering menu

September 2, 2025

Toppers Pizza is debuting its catering menu nationwide. The brand is able to cater any event with just 90 minutes' notice, according to a press release.

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…

The Hidden Gold Mine in Your Restaurant Kitchen: Why Back-of-House Technology Is the New Competitive Advantage

Discover why real growth for multi-unit restaurants lies not in flashy front-of-house trends, but in back-of-house tech. AI-powered ops, real-time inventory…

White Castle to launch in Texas

August 29, 2025

White Castle will open its first restaurant in Texas at the Grandscape in The Colony, according to a press release.

Gen Z’s dining obsession and how LTOs can drive QSR success

by Samir Zabaneh — Chief Executive Officer, TouchBistro

Limited-time offers (LTOs) are a key strategy for QSRs to attract and engage Gen Z consumers, who are driven by digital trends, a fear of missing out and a…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken appoints Brian Seitz as director of store design, construction

August 28, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has added Brian Seitz as its director of store design and construction. Seitz brings over 30 years of extensive experience in…

Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.

McDonald's releases Special Edition Gold Sauce

August 27, 2025

McDonald's as released a limited edition Special Edition Gold Sauce. The sauce is a blend of North Carolina BBQ sauce infused with notes of honey, smoke and…

Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations

August 27, 2025

Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery hits Sanford, North Carolina

August 26, 2025

FAT Brands has opened a co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Sanford, North Carolina. The new restaurant brings both brands to the…