News & Media
Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…
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Wetzel's Pretzels rolls into Romeoville, Illinois Walmart
November 13, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its ninth bakery in the Chicago Metro Bakery. The store is located in the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road, according to a press…
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Qu, MarginEdge integrate to give restaurants daily profitability insights
November 12, 2025
Restaurant software providers MarginEdge and Qu have integrated their platforms to give restaurant operators daily, real-time profitability insights powered by…
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Wendy's declares Frosty Day on Nov. 15
November 12, 2025
Wendy's has declared Nov. 15 at the first-ever worldwide Frosty Day. Frosty Day falls on the anniversary of the first Wendy's opening in 1969, according to a…
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Carl's Jr. releases value friendly Cali XL Burger
November 12, 2025
As more Americans seek value from restaurants, Carl's Jr. is stepping in with its new Cali XL burger. The brand says it has double the beef of a McDonald's Big…
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Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…
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The Efficiency Flywheel: 4 Kitchen Upgrades to Drive Compounding Returns
In a busy kitchen, every second counts. For a fast-casual restaurant serving 250 tickets a day, saving just 20 seconds per ticket adds up to over 500 hours of…
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Del Taco's 'Micro Meal' hits big with $2.99 price tag
November 11, 2025
Del Taco's "Micro Meal" is providing that big things come in small packages. From now through Nov. 23, the Micro meal features Micro Beef & Cheddar…
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Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,
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Domino's Pizza adds Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch to specialty lineup
November 10, 2025
Domino's Pizza has added Domino's Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza to its lineup of specialty pizzas. The pizza is made with grilled chicken breast, ranch…
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Wendy's sales fall but beat expectations in Q3
November 7, 2025
Wendy's reported a global systemwide sales decrease in Q3 due to lower sale-restaurant sales in the U.S., partially offset by contributions from net new…
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Crust Pizza Co., L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Gong cha, Juice It Up execs talk the future of franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Executive insights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit reveal that the franchising model is rapidly evolving due to technology, changing consumer and…
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EveryBite joins Olo to power personalized dining
November 6, 2025
EveryBite, a restaurant-technology company behind SmartMenu, is joining Olo's partner ecosystem. The move is designed to help restaurants deliver more…
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Cinnabon's wrapping paper smells like cinnamon rolls
November 6, 2025
Cinnabon, owned by GoTo Foods, is offering Cinnabon Scented Wrapping Paper, according to a press release.
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Burger King revamps Royal Perks loyalty program
November 6, 2025
Burger King has revamped its loyalty program called Royal Perks, according to company news.
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Strategies to lead through a cultural transformation in the workplace
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
November 6, 2025
How to successfully navigate the inevitable challenges of organizational culture change by emphasizing clear communication, leading by example, empowering…
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McDonald's reports same-store sales growth
November 5, 2025
Despite what McDonald's calls a pullback in consumer spending, the brand reported a sales increase of 3.6%, with global systemwide sales of over $36 billion…
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Taco Bell launches Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie
November 5, 2025
Taco Bell is launching the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie. The key lime-style pie is limited beginning Nov. 6, according to a press release.
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Dunkin' partners with Universal Pictures on Wicked line
November 5, 2025
Dunkin' is partnering with Universal Pictures to celebrate the feature film "Wicked: For Good." The brand is launching the Dunkin' x Wicked line with new…
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Leading with flavor, heart, vision: The Tacodeli way
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, Roberto Espinosa, the Founder of Tacodeli, discusses how his taco shop has grown into one of the most authentic…
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