Pretzelmaker expands Nebraska footprint

February 26, 2025

Pretzelmaker has opened its third location in Nebraska. The restaurant is located in Grand Island, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box CEO resigns; interim principal executive officer named

February 25, 2025

Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris has resigned to take a position outside of the restaurant industry. The board of directors has appointed EVP and CFO Lance…

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Church's Texas Chicken promotes COO to CEO

February 24, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken has promoted Roland Gonzalez to CEO. Gonzalez previously served as COO the past two years and succeeds Joe Guith, who was named CEO in…

Nomination period extended for Fast Casual Top 30: Marketing

February 24, 2025

Nominations close Friday, Feb. 28.

Wendy's offering Girl Scouts cookie Thin Mints Frosty

February 21, 2025

Wendy's has released a Thin Mints Frosty in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of the USA, according to a press release.

Pretzelmaker opens in Maryland Great Wolf Lodge

February 21, 2025

Pretzelmaker has opened a location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland. It's the brand's first location in the state, according to a press release.

5 key steps to getting started as a franchisee

by George Tinsley Sr. — Co-founder, vice president, and managing partner of Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc., Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc.

Succeeding as a restaurant franchisee requires careful planning, including location selection, thorough training, hands-on management, resilience and strong…

Speaker Spotlight: Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly’s Restaurants

Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly's Restaurants, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at…

How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Tyler, Texas

February 20, 2025

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Tyler, Texas, on Feb. 25, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders inks deal for Indiana

February 20, 2025

Burger brand Smalls Sliders has signed its first development deal for Indiana. The deal was inked with operating group Indy Craves led by Ellen Broyles and…

Savvy Sliders introduces Savvy Nuggets to menu

February 20, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has added chicken nuggets to its menu, according to a press release.

CKE Restaurants opens scholarship application window

February 19, 2025

CKE Restaurants, parent company to Carl's Jr., has opened the 2025 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window. The $10,00…

Yum Brands to move KFC U.S. headquarters to Texas

February 19, 2025

Yum Brands is planning to move its KFC U.S. corporate office from its home in Louisville, Kentucky, to the KFC and Pizza Hut Global headquarters in Plano…

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner on doughnut line

February 18, 2025

Krispy Kreme has partnered with streaming service Hulu on the Krispy Kreme x Hulu: Movie Snacks Doughnuts Collection, according to a press release.

Lessons from a 'Mac and Cheese Millionaire'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Erin Wade, founder of Homeroom Mac+Cheese and the author of "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire," joins Kathleen Wood on the Founderology podcast.

QSRweb.com unveils fresh new look as part of Networld Media Group’s 25th anniversary

February 17, 2025

Big things are happening at Networld Media Group! As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we're kicking things off with a bold new look for our media websites …

KFC promotes Catherine Tan-Gillespie to president

February 17, 2025

Louisville, Kentucky-based Kentucky Fried Chicken has promoted Catherine Tan-Gillespie to president of KFC U.S. effective April 1, according to a press release.