Popeyes makes leadership changes

August 15, 2024

Bart LaCount has been named chief marketing officer of Popeyes U.S. and Canada and Matt Rubin has been named chief digital officer of Popeyes U.S. &…

NFL's Cam Jordan partners with Little Caesars in franchise deal

August 14, 2024

Eight-time NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Cam Jordan is trading in his cleats for pizza boxes. The New Orleans Saints star has partnered with franchisees Andrew…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Chick-fil-A bringing back fan-favorite milkshake, intros iced coffee drink

August 13, 2024

Chick-Fil-A is bringing back its fan-favorite Banana Pudding Milkshake and launching Banana Frosted Coffee, according to a USA Today report.

Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

Jollibee launches 2nd merch drop

August 13, 2024

Global fast-food chicken chain Jollibee is heating up the summer with a new merchandise collection.

Smalls Sliders slides past 300-store mark, expands nationwide

August 13, 2024

Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the…

ICX Summit: Future of retail with Steven King

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Professor Steven King shares a preview of his upcoming keynote at the ICX Summit in Charlotte on the future of retail. ICX Summit will be hosted by Networld…

El Pollo Loco teams up with content creator for salad campaign

August 12, 2024

El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken chain, has partnered with content creator and TikTok start Yuri Lamasbella. Lamasbella will serve as the first ever…

Domino's Pizza offers large 2-topping pizza for $6.99

August 12, 2024

Domino's PIzza is offering a large two-topping carryout pizza for $6.99 each according to a press release.

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Savvy Sliders slides into Louisiana

August 9, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders is expanding into Louisiana. The first store will open in Metairie, Louisiana, the first of five locations planned for the state…

Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru with Spanish language pilot

August 9, 2024

Wendy's is continuing to innovate its drive-thru experience with the expansion of its AI assistant, Wendy's FreshAI. The fast-food chain has introduced a pilot…

Taco John's releases app-only $7 Meal Steal

August 8, 2024

Taco John's is launching a $7 Meal Steal following the success of its recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through the summer, according to…

KFC debuting 3 Saucy Nugget flavors

August 8, 2024

KFC is debuting three Saucy Nugget flavors beginning Aug. 12. The chicken brand will launch Honey Garlic, Chipotle Ranch and Mango Habanero alongside fan…

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

August 7, 2024

Taco John's has opened its first restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. A grand opening celebration on Aug. 8th will feature live music and giveaways…

Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years

August 7, 2024

Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Church's Texas Chicken launches rewards program

August 6, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has launched a rewards program, Real Rewards. To celebrate the launch of Real Rewards, the brand will give away free Church's Texas…