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Embracing legacy, driving innovation: Taco John’s approach to modern restaurant leadership

Taco John's prioritizes balancing tradition with innovation to stay relevant in the evolving restaurant industry, focusing on people, menu innovation…

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Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky

January 22, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…

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Golden Chick selects Acumera to enhance network security, connectivity

January 22, 2025

QSR chicken chain Golden Chick has selected Acumera, a provider of managed network and security services, to support Golden Chick's mission of ensuring every…

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A&W names VP of franchise development, design

January 21, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as the brand's VP of franchise development and design, according to a press release.

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Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue…

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Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee

January 20, 2025

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…

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Church's Texas Chicken appoints CMO, chief legal officer

January 17, 2025

Chuch's Texas Chicken has appointed Navin Sharma as CMO to replace Church's retiring EVP and CMO Natalia Franco. The brand also named Alisa P. Cleek at chief…

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5 steps for restaurants to implement GenAI, assess its value

by Tim Mitrovich — CEO, Artisan Studios

The restaurant industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations.

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Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Todd, Launch Entertainment

Jeff Todd, chief development officer for Launch Entertainment, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

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FAT Brands opens tri-branded restaurant in Texas

January 16, 2025

FAT Brands Inc. has opened a tri-branded restaurant in Roanoke, Texas. The Dallas-area restaurant features Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and…

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Pizza Hut teams with Eli Manning, Hidden Valley Ranch on signature pizza

January 16, 2025

To celebrate Hidden Valley Ranch's new Easy Squeeze bottle, the brand has teamed up with Pizza Hut and football legend Eli Manning to create a one-of-a-kind…

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Chester's Chicken enters value game with $5 box

January 16, 2025

Chester's Chicken has introduced the 5 Buk box, a $5 meal deal, according to a press release.

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Checkers & Rally's revs up Las Vegas

January 15, 2025

Checkers and Rally's has inked a three-unit deal for Las Vegas with the first slated to open this month, according to a press release.

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Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

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Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy…

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Yum Brands promotes Scott Mezvinsky to KFC CEO

January 14, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division CEO. Mezvinsky currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International, according to…

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Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

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