Wetzel's Pretzels opens inside Indiana Walmart

December 3, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its second bakery in the Merrillville, Indiana area. Located inside a Walmart, the brand is continuing its development in the…

100-plus Häagen-Dazs stores join GiftAMeal to fight hunger

December 2, 2025

More than 100 Häagen-Dazs shops across 22 states have joined forces with GiftAMeal, a platform that provides meal donations when customers take photos of their…

From Shark Tank to Goldbelly: The strategic expansion of Topsail Steamer

As the visionary behind Topsail Steamer, Danielle stepped into entrepreneurship with a clear purpose: connection creates meaning and growth. Her leadership…

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.

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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

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.

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, Connect Media

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.

Popeyes partners with Blumhouse's upcoming Five Night at Freddy's 2 for menu collab

November 18, 2025

Popeyes is partnering with Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2 horror film with a menu collab available now for a limited time, according to a press release.