Winning at the franchising game

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

How do restaurants succeed at the franchising game? A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit shared some key strategies.

Toppers Pizza partners with Charlotte family for North Carolina locations

May 22, 2024

Toppers Pizza has inked a deal with the Castillo family to open its first location in Charlotte, North Carolina. This collaboration marks the initial step in…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice reaches 150th location

May 22, 2024

Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a leader in the frozen dessert industry, is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its 150th location. The store is in…

Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.

Axonify launches employee training, engagement app

May 21, 2024

Axonify, a provider of frontline learning and workforce productivity, is introducing the Axonify Frontline Employee Engagement Suite to address the employee…

Marco's Pizza opens location in Caldwell, Idaho

May 21, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a press release.

Burger King parent company completes acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group

May 20, 2024

Restaurant Brands International Inc., parent company to Burger King, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.…

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

McDonald's to launch $5 value meal for limited time

May 20, 2024

McDonald's is bringing back a $5 value meal for a limited time, offering customers a choice of protein, fries, and a drink for a set price, according to a CNBC…

Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

Stoner's Pizza Joint to open location in Clemson, South Carolina

May 17, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, announced today it will open a corporate-owned location in Clemson by August. The restaurant will be…

Sbarro names Mario Bojorquez president, North America

May 17, 2024

Sbarro has appointed Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America, according to a press release.

Loyalty 3.0: Elevating Guest Engagement Through Deeper Insights

Explore Loyalty 3.0 with Qu's latest insights. Discover how data-driven, personalized interactions are revolutionizing restaurant loyalty programs. This…

McDonald's to celebrate grandmas with release of Grandma McFlurry

May 16, 2024

McDonald's is celebrating grandmothers this summer with the launch of the limited-edition Grandma McFlurry and a partnership with musical artists, according to…

Shamrock Shake sales benefit local Ronald McDonald House Charities

May 16, 2024

Local McDonald's restaurants raised $25,674.75 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) during February and March through sales of the…

Long John Silver's sets sail on digital seas with new app, loyalty program

May 16, 2024

Long John Silver's is diving headfirst into the digital age with the launch of a mobile app and loyalty program, Seacret Society. The initiatives aim to…

Cost-of-living crunch drives UK consumers to seek affordable dining options

May 16, 2024

Rising prices are forcing British consumers to change their dining habits, according to a report from advertising platform Cardlytics. The "State of Dining…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks brings Philly flavor to Charlotte

May 15, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, known for its signature cheesesteaks and cheesesteak egg rolls, is bringing a taste of Philadelphia to Charlotte, North Carolina…

Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

Pizza Hut debuts Cheeseburger Melt, targeting burger lovers

May 14, 2024

Pizza Hut is shaking up the fast-food landscape with the launch of the Cheeseburger Melt, a menu item aimed at burger enthusiasts. The handheld creation folds…