Subway to grow by 4K units internationally

June 29, 2023

Subway has inked a master franchise agreement, its 15th over the past two years, to add more than 4,000 restaurants across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia…

Taco Bell, Paris Hilton bring the heat for Volcano Menu

June 28, 2023

Taco Bell is bringing back the 2000s fan favorite Volcano Menu with the help of the queen of heat, Paris Hilton, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box leverages InMoment for AI analytics software

June 28, 2023

Jack in the Box has expanded its relationship with InMoment to include InMoment Spotlight, AI analytics software, to gather guest insights from more than 50…

Franchise company to open 180 food-centric Dairy Queen stores in China

June 28, 2023

International Dairy Queen Inc., parent company to Dairy Queen, has inked a deal with CFB Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Shida Catering…

'We're all in it together': White Castle a family affair

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

White Castle is a 350-unit family owned company. The brand best known for its sliders now has third-, fourth- and fifth-generation family members at the helm.

Dunkin' introduces wraps, brings back summer favorite

June 27, 2023

Dunkin' has released a line of wraps, according to a press release.

Inspire Brands opens innovation center in India

June 27, 2023

Inspire Brands has opened an innovation center in Hyderabad, India. The center will collaborate globally to build capabilities in areas including data…

Taco Tuesday trademark battle may go on for years

June 27, 2023

The battle over whether "Taco Tuesday" is a legitimate trademark — raging now between Taco Bell and Taco John's — could take years to settle.

Papa Johns taps Ravi Thanawala as CFO

June 26, 2023

Papa Johns has appointed Ravi Thanawala to CFO effective July 24, 2023. Thanawala spent seven years at Nike where he most recently served as CFO of Nike North…

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

Bite Ninja launches remote staffing system

June 23, 2023

Bite Ninja has created a patent-pending queuing system — NinjaQ — that allows restaurants to deploy workers remotely across multiple locations.

Odd Burger inks deal for 20 units in Washington

June 23, 2023

Canada-based vegan fast-food brand Odd Burger has inked an agreement for 20 locations in Washington over the next eight years. The agreement was signed with…

Hart House schools LA

June 23, 2023

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual brand founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened this week across from the University of Southern…

What Are Connected Workstations & Why Are They Beneficial?

Discover the benefits of connected workstations for businesses. Learn how they can increase productivity, streamline workflows, save costs, and enhance…

Diners craving value as restaurant industry rebounds

June 22, 2023

As restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels, diners are craving value, willing to pay for convenience and want quality when ordering takeout.

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Dallas Galleria

June 22, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a kiosk location in the Macy's at the Dallas Galleria in Texas, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 2nd Missouri location

June 22, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened in Branson, Missouri. It's the brand's second location in the state and its 41st systemwide, according to a press…

Savvy Sliders taps Byron Stephens as CDO

June 22, 2023

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has announced Byron Stephens as its chief development officer. Stephens brings 35 years of industry experience to the brand, which…

How to empower employees, lower churn rates in high-turnover industry

by Gary Stonell — SVP of Sales and Operations, Opterus

Recruitment and retention are still challenging in the restaurant. How can technology help?

Carl's Jr brings back El Diablo burger for LTO

June 21, 2023

The El Diablo burger is back at Carl's Jr. for a limited time. Guests can order it through Aug. 15, according to a press release.