Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Donatos Pizza president and CEO Kevin King talks about his career in the pizza industry and what makes his brand a leader in the category amidst rising pizza…

Marco's Pizza opens 6th cloud kitchen location

April 9, 2025

Marco's Pizza has opened its sixth cloud kitchen. The kitchen is located inside Vallejo Food Pickup in Denver, Colorado, in partnership with CloudKitchens…

Ovation releases tools to empower restaurants

April 8, 2025

Guest feedback platform Ovation has released two product enhancements designed to help restaurants gain deeper insights and drive real revenue: Long-form…

CORE Gives helps restaurant employees in need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

CORE Gives provides financial support for restaurant employees in need.

Presented by CORE

Guest retention key to restaurant profitability

April 7, 2025

Traditional methods for identifying issues affecting retention, such as delayed surveys with low response rates, potentially biased table visits, and…

KFC toothpaste? It's real and you can buy it for a limited time

April 7, 2025

Kentucky Fried Chicken has partnered with Hismile, an Australian oral care company, to bring a KFC-flavored toothpaste to life, according to a Yahoo Life…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

From homelessness to restaurant heroes: Power couple keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 7, 2025

Chef Bryant "Baul" Williams and Daniella Williams, the husband-and-wife founders of Atlanta-based Binky's, specializing in soul food, and brunch hot spot Betty…

Subway, Doritos collab on Doritos Footlong Nachos

April 4, 2025

Subway and Doritos have collaborated on the release of Doritos Footlong Nachos available for a limited time, according to a press release.

The surprising secret to managing rising food prices for QSRs

by Patrick Donovan — Chief Operating Officer, InStride

QSRs facing inflation should prioritize employee training and development as a cost-saving strategy, rather than cutting it, to reduce turnover and improve…

Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

Papa Johns, Google Cloud team to deliver AI-powered pizza experiences

April 3, 2025

Papa Johns and Google Cloud have entered into an expanded multi-year partnership to revolutionize Papa Johns' order and delivery experience using AI.

Jollibee launches Signature Sips menu with Botrista

April 3, 2025

Jollibee Foods Corporation has partnered with Botrista to bring a line of signature beverages to its U.S. locations, according to a press release.

Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…

Del Taco expands in Ohio

April 2, 2025

Del Taco has expanded in Ohio with a location in Powell. It's the third location in the state, joining existing locations in Marion and Whitehall, according to…

Domino's, DoorDash partner to join local commerce platform

April 2, 2025

Domino's Pizza has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to reach new customers through the DoorDash Marketplace while continuing delivery service via…

Church's Texas Chicken, Texas Chicken expand global footprint into Europe, beyond

April 2, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken and its sister company, Texas Chicken, plan to open up to 900 units in the U.K., France, Italy and Spain, according to a press release.

FAT Brands intros Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery co-branded unit

April 1, 2025

FAT Brands has debuted its first Round Table Pizza and Marble Slab Creamery in Oakland, California. It marks FAT Brands' 10th co-brand/tri-brand pairing to…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken named Official Fried Chicken of Boston Red Sox

April 1, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has been named the Official Fried Chicken of the Boston Red Sox. The brand, which has a footprint of more than 3,200 convenience stores…

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…