Long John Silver's releases Crispy Chicken Wraps

October 28, 2025

Long John Silver's is releasing Crispy Chicken Wraps in two flavors: Baja or Sweet Chili. Made with Long John Silver's signature hand-battered Chicken Planks…

Golden Chick brings back Mini Funnel Cakes to raise funds for schools

October 28, 2025

Golden Chick has brought back its Mini Funnel Cakes to raise money for neighboring schools around every Golden Chick restaurant. Across its markets, Golden…

How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR

The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.

Krystal owner promotes Ryan Russell to chief of staff

October 27, 2025

SPB Hospitality, the owner of Krystal, has promoted Ryan Russell to chief of staff.

Hardee's welcomes back nostalgic favorites

October 27, 2025

Hardee's is welcoming back the fan-favorite Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit alongside its Grilled Cheese line-up. The brand is also welcoming a holiday beverage…

Taco Bell expands education benefits, citing improved employee retention

October 24, 2025

Taco Bell is increasing its investment in its 250,000-plus team members following 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. The company reports that…

Great American Cookies opens location in Mississippi

October 24, 2025

Great American Cookies is broadening its presence in Mississippi with an opening in Hattiesburg. The state currently has 10 locations, according to a press…

Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…

How transformational leadership sparks growth, loyalty in the modern workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Transformational leadership elevates the modern workplace by inspiring employees through purpose, vision and personal connection, which ultimately fosters…

NCR Voyix named preferred technology provider for Marco’s Pizza international expansion

October 23, 2025

NCR Voyix Corporation has been selected as the preferred technology provider by Marco's Pizza for the brand's new international locations. The partnership…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery inks deal for Iraq

October 23, 2025

FAT Brands has signed a deal to open 10 co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies co-branded units across Iraq over the next five years.

Domino's Pizza refreshes brand after years of growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Domino's Pizza has a sweet new look and jingle by GRAMMY award-winning artist Shaboozey. The brand refresh is the first in 13 years for the company.

6 Top Slack Alternatives

Restaurant teams need an intuitive, simple work chat that you don't need to be tech-savvy to use. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative that’s actually…

The Hidden Risk of Sharing Phone Numbers in Your Restaurant's Group Chat

Sharing personal numbers exposes team members to harassment, blurs professional lines, and creates major legal risks. Discover how to protect your staff and…

Taco John's inks agreement for Casper, Wyoming

October 22, 2025

Mexican QSR Taco John's has signed a franchise agreement in Casper, Wyoming. The restaurant is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and is under the helm of…

The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…

AI at the Edge, in the Cloud, or Both?

The future of AI isn’t Edge vs Cloud computing—it’s the combination. Discover how a hybrid model delivers speed, stability, and smarts.

#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…

Marco's Pizza brings back the heat with Fiery Flavors pizzas, breads

October 21, 2025

Marco's Pizza has brought back its Fiery Flavors pizza and breads for a limited time, according to a press release.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza returns to Hunt Brothers Pizza

October 21, 2025

Hunt Brothers Pizza has brought back its popular Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza for a limited time, according to a press release.