News & Media

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

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Chick-fil-A brings back sandwich, adds beverage line

March 12, 2025

Chick-fil-A will bring back the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich beginning March 17. The brand also has a handful of sweet new beverages, according to a press…

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Cicis Pizza offers Pi Day discount

March 12, 2025

Cicis Pizza is offering a Pi Day discount this year on March 14. When guests buy one Medium or Large 1-Topping Pizza with Cicis original round crust, they can…

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Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

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HTeaO pours into Lexington, Tennessee

March 11, 2025

Premium tea brand HTeaO has opened in Lexington, Tennessee, according to a press release.

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Grogan, Dardick keynoting Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual is bringing you even more catering tips and tricks when we meet in Austin after the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

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Auntie Anne's unveils Pretzelria Delivery Service in select cities

March 10, 2025

Auntie Anne's is debuting its Pretzelria Delivery Service, a white-glove experience designed to bring its pretzels to winners in major pizza cities. Those…

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KFC brings back Potato Wedges for limited run

March 10, 2025

KFC is bringing back its Potato Wedges for a limited time at just five Tampa-area locations for two weeks following five years of fan demands and petitions…

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Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.

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HTeaO expands Missouri footprint

March 7, 2025

Premium tea concept HTeaO opened its latest store located in Webb City, Missouri, on March 8th, according to a press release.

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Place your vote for Top 30: Restaurant Marketing

March 6, 2025

Voting will remain open until March 14.

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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com

March 6, 2025

Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.

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CKE Restaurants appoints Joe Guith CEO

March 6, 2025

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has named Joe Guith as CEO effective immediately, according to a press…

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Burger King releases fiery version of its fish sandwich

March 6, 2025

Just in time for Lent, Burger King has released the Fiery Big Fish Sandwich, according to a press release.

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Hardee's partners with Duke's Mayo

March 5, 2025

Hardee's has partnered with Duke's Mayo to feature Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Duke's Carolina Gold BBQ, new to the menu. Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken…

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Taco Bell unveils business strategy for future

March 5, 2025

Taco Bell has released its plan for 2025, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza to debut in Philly market

March 5, 2025

Marco's Pizza will enter the Philadelphia market with a two-unit agreement. The restaurants will be run by experienced pizza franchisee Jack Praizner…

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