The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy

At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.

Checkers & Rally’s opens drive-thru location in West Allis, Wisconsin

October 10, 2025

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in West Allis, Wisconsin, located at 11013 W. Greenfield. The location is operated by franchisee Sanjay Patel…

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard acquires franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia market

October 10, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand's first corporate-owned shops in…

Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers

by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP

To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…

Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges

October 10, 2025

Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…

Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…

KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken

October 9, 2025

KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…

Domino's launches 1st brand refresh in 13 years

October 9, 2025

Domino's Pizza is getting a glow up. The company is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, taking inspiration from its past and present.

Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025

Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…

Popeyes accelerates growth in Mexico with plans to open 300-plus restaurants

October 8, 2025

Chicken brand Popeyes has inked development agreements with regional franchisees in Mexico.

Hot Dog on a Stick expands California footprint with Sacramento location

October 8, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in Sacramento at DOCO (Downtown Commons). The brand is owned by FAT Brands Inc., according to a press release.

Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…

Wienerschnitzel to launch corn dogs in select grocery retailers

October 7, 2025

Wienerschnitzel will launch its corndogs in select grocery stores in California and Nevada, according to a press release.

Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."

Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.

Del Taco launches Del Dorado Chicken Menu, extends Orange Cream Shake availability

October 6, 2025

Del Taco has launched the Del Dorado Chicken Menu featuring freshly grilled, marinated chicken, Salsa Roja and spicy hack cheese, according to a press release.

Domino's, National Fire Protection Association team up to deliver fire safety messages

October 3, 2025

Domino's Pizza has once again partnered with the National Fire Protection Association to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country, according to…

No more stock surprises: How AI is changing food service inventory

by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming outdated, error-prone manual processes for food service inventory management by automating stock counts…

Coldstone Creamery looks to Greater Houston area for franchising

October 2, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery has reveals plans to expand in the greater Houston area, including the towns of Tomball, Pasadena, Humble, Baytown, Missouri City and…

Pizza Hut's Big Dinner Box returns

October 2, 2025

Pizza Hut has brought back its Big Dinner Box, which includes two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and eight boneless wings starting at $19.99.