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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…

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…

Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

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…

Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark

January 13, 2025

Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant, according to a press release.

HTeaO expands Texas footprint with Pflugerville store

January 13, 2025

Iced-tea concept HTeaO has opened a store in Pflugerville, Texas, according to a press release.

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

Speaker Spotlight: David "Rev" Ciancio, Salad House and more

Rev Ciancio, marketing and chief eating officer for Salad House, Crazy Pita, Handcraft Burgers & Brew and Branded Strategic, shares a look at his career, his…

Jollibee chooses Qualtrics to predict, anticipate customer needs with AI-powered solutions

January 9, 2025

Chicken brand Jollibee has selected Qualtrics to provide the feedback collection (through digital surveys), omnichannel analytics (analyzing unstructured…

Hardee's kicks off new year with maple-inspired lineup

January 9, 2025

Hardee's has created a maple-inspired lineup which includes the Maple Bacon Super Biscuit and the Sausage Maple Biscuit. The Maple Biscuit is also available in…