Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 9 restaurants in 90 days

February 12, 2025

Layne's Chicken Fingers is expected to open nine restaurants in 90 days as part of its growth plan, according to a press release.

Nanonation, Factor4 link loyalty programs to ordering kiosks

February 11, 2025

Nanonation and Factor4 have formed a strategic partnership that integrates Factor4's loyalty program platform with Nanonation's ordering kiosk solution for…

HTeaO partners with soda brand Poppi to create line of drinks

February 11, 2025

Iced tea brand HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to create a line of drinks that blends tea and soda, according to a press release.

Subway Canada makes key staff appointments

February 11, 2025

Subway Canada has made two key staff appointments. Dennie Downie is the head of marketing of Canada and Reza Kouhang is the head of development for Canada…

Domino's offers any crust, any toppings for $9.99

February 11, 2025

Domino's Pizza is offering customers any size, any crust and any toppings on a pizza for $9.99 when ordered online from now until March 2, according to a press…

Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

KFC partners with Mike's Hot Honey

February 10, 2025

KFC is bringing the heat — and the sweet — with a partnership with Mike's Hot Honey, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.

Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America…

The Original Rainbow Cone to enter Southern California

February 6, 2025

The Original Rainbow Cone will open in Cypress, California, on Feb. 14, according to a press release.

Del Taco to enter Indianapolis market

February 6, 2025

Del Taco has inked a 10-unit agreement for the Indianapolis area, marking the brand's entry into the Indiana market. Target markets include Bloomington…

Building secure payment systems for quick service restaurants

by Michael Aminzade — Vice President Of Managed Compliance Services, VikingCloud

Although payment systems in quick service restaurants (QSRs) have never been more convenient for businesses and customers, there’s growing concern over just…

Savvy Sliders enters Mississippi

February 5, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened a location in Gulfport, Mississippi under the helm of Prime Hospitality Nola, according to a press release.

LaunchPad NRO Program: Streamlining Restaurant Openings

Opening a new restaurant is more than just unlocking the doors and welcoming your first guests. It's an intricate dance of countless moving pieces: staff…

5 signs your restaurants should add kiosks

by Jared Castronova — Head of Marketing Communications, Checkmate

Is your restaurant ready for kiosks? Let's explore key signs your business could benefit from self-service ordering, from long wait times and accuracy issues…

FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Episode 1 features Cameron McNie, co-founder and executive chairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, revealing the strategy behind covering health insurance for…

Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina offers wedding package

February 4, 2025

The Taco Bell Cantina in Las Vegas, owned by Diversified Restaurant Group, is offering a wedding package at its wedding chapel, according to a press release.

Jollibee adds chicken tenders, sauce to menu

February 4, 2025

Chicken brand Jollibee has added Chicken Tenders and Signature Tender Sauce to its U.S. menu, according to a press release.