Eyas Capital acquires largest Bojangles franchise group

September 22, 2025

Eyas Capital, a hospitality management and investment firm, has acquired BOJ of WNC LLC, the largest Bojangles franchise group. BOJ of WNC LLC is led by…

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

Jack in the Box fights shrinkflation with larger drink cups, deals

September 19, 2025

Jack in the Box is fighting shrinkflation by bringing back bigger cup sizes, giving customers 25% more ounces in every soda, according to a press release.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Cumberland Falls in Florida

September 19, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has inked a deal with EG America, a convenience, coffee and fuel retailer in the U.S., to open locations under several of its banners…

Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…

Jollibee, KATSEYE team up for sandwich, fried chicken LTO launch

September 18, 2025

Jollibee has once again partnered with girl group KATSEYE to promote the brand's Korean chili offerings. Jollibee's KATSEYE Special Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich…

From static boards to smart menus: how AI, design shape QSR success

by Thibaud Denolle — CEO Acrelec America, Acrelec

Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants are evolving from static displays to intelligent, real-time tools that adapt to various factors like…

KFC expands in UK with unit in Moreton

September 18, 2025

KFC is opening a location in Moreton on Sept. 20th. The restaurant will serve up KFC's full menu of favorites, including its limited-edition Dirty Lou Burger…

Hungry Howie's rolls out Detroit-style pizza nationwide

September 17, 2025

Flavored crust originator Hungry Howie's has added its first-ever Detroit-Style Pizza to its menu, according to a press release.

PAR Technology launches PAR Games to revolutionize loyalty programs

September 17, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a provider of foodservice technology, has launched PAR Games, an interactive loyalty platform designed to boost customer engagement…

Little Caesars promotes Bryan Ketelhut to VP of franchising & business development

September 17, 2025

Little Caesars has promoted Bryan Ketel to VP of franchising and business development. Ketelhut has been with the pizza brand since 2007, beginning his journey…

KFC makes several leadership changes

September 16, 2025

KFC U.S. has named Melissa Cash as CMO beginning today. She will report to Catherine Tan-Gillespie, president of KFC U.S., formerly the CMO before her…

Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend

The Founderology Growth Summit is a breakthrough experience designed for Founders who are looking to scale. Every moment, from the first conversation to the…

Lion’s Choice refuses to compromise despite rising beef costs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Despite rising beef prices, Lion's Choice, a St. Louis-based QSR, is refusing to compromise on the quality or portion size of its signature roast beef, instead…

Smalls Sliders inks another deal for Kentucky, Tennessee

September 12, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest deal for Kentucky and Tennessee with entrepreneur Matthew Robinson, according to a press release.

SpeedLine Solutions unveils cloud-based POS system SpeedLine Plus

September 11, 2025

SpeedLine Solutions has launched SpeedLine Plus, a cloud-based POS system for pizzerias, multi-unit operators and delivery restaurants. The platform is an…

Pizza Hut Canada launches app

September 11, 2025

Pizza Hut Canada is launching its app and is offering app users a free large pizza when they log in with Hut Rewards and spend a minimum of $15. And from now…

Subway revitalizes Fresh Fit menu

September 11, 2025

Sandwich brand Subway is reintroducing its Fresh Fit menu with four sandwiches under 500 calories and a full serving of vegetables, according to a press…

Your catering glow-up awaits: 10 takeaways planned for the Restaurant Catering Workshop

Tired of catering being a chaotic, complicated mess? Get ready to turn your off-premise business from a hassle into a hero at the Restaurant Catering Workshop…

Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…