National Restaurant Association seeks solutions to penny shortage

December 11, 2025

The National Restaurant Association is seeking solutions to the national penny shortage. The shortage means operators can't order pennies from their local…

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline is January 11, 2026.

Marco's Pizza names new CMO, CFO

December 10, 2025

Marco's Pizza has appointed Steve Kennedy as chief marketing officer and Bill Schaffler as chief financial officer, according to a press release.

Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.

Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants

December 9, 2025

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…

Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

Checkers & Rally's enters Massachusetts

December 9, 2025

Checkers & Rally's is entering Massachusetts with a location in Worcester at 99 Gold Star Blvd., according to a press release.

White Castle tests Cheddar Smoked Sausage Slider, Pretzel Nibblers in select markets

December 9, 2025

White Castle is testing the Cheddar Smoked Sausage Slider and Pretzel Nibblers in the Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville, Kentucky and New Jersey markets, according…

Menu strategy: Combating inflation and ‘protein fatigue’ with pork

In this episode of the "Restaurant Operator Podcast," host Cherryh Cansler sits down with Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof of the National Pork Board and Eddie Flores…

Presented by National Pork Board

Former KFC marketing lead takes helm as Long John Silver's CMO

December 8, 2025

Long John Silver's has hired former KFC director of retail marketing Laura Curth Ellis to serve as chief marketing officer. As CMO, Ellis will lead the brand's…

Domino's celebrating milestone birthday with free orders of lava cakes

December 8, 2025

Domino's Pizza is turning 65 on Dec. 9. In celebration, the Michigan-based pizza company is offering customers a special deal: free Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes…

Sonic tests iced coffee drinks in select markets

December 5, 2025

Sonic is testing a cold coffee lineup in select markets. It's available for a limited time at participating locations in: Denver, Colorado; Grand Junction…

How to surpass customer expectations, build brand advocates

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Businesses can transform satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates by consistently exceeding expectations through a strategy focused on delivering…

Beyond the slider: White Castle maps out future with tech-forward 'Castle of Tomorrow' prototype

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

White Castle has a sleek new prototype called the 'Castle of Tomorrow.' With a focus on tech, the prototype is set to bring White Castle into the future with a…

Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…

Chick-fil-A to lean on owner/operator model in non-traditional units

December 4, 2025

Chick-fil-A is moving its non-traditional locations in campuses, hospitals and theme parks to owner/operator models, according to a company report.

White Castle opens kiosk in Boston Logan International Airport

December 3, 2025

White Castle has opened an automated kiosk at Boston Logan International Airport, according to a press release.

Wetzel's Pretzels opens inside Indiana Walmart

December 3, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its second bakery in the Merrillville, Indiana area. Located inside a Walmart, the brand is continuing its development in the…

100-plus Häagen-Dazs stores join GiftAMeal to fight hunger

December 2, 2025

More than 100 Häagen-Dazs shops across 22 states have joined forces with GiftAMeal, a platform that provides meal donations when customers take photos of their…

From Shark Tank to Goldbelly: The strategic expansion of Topsail Steamer

As the visionary behind Topsail Steamer, Danielle stepped into entrepreneurship with a clear purpose: connection creates meaning and growth. Her leadership…