Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard enters Louisiana

September 24, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has entered Louisiana. The store is under the helm of Christopher and Ashante Shivers, according to a press release.

Del Taco expands in North Carolina

September 23, 2025

Del Taco has opened a location in Kernersville, North Carolina, according to a press release.

Eyas Capital acquires largest Bojangles franchise group

September 22, 2025

Eyas Capital, a hospitality management and investment firm, has acquired BOJ of WNC LLC, the largest Bojangles franchise group. BOJ of WNC LLC is led by…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Cumberland Falls in Florida

September 19, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has inked a deal with EG America, a convenience, coffee and fuel retailer in the U.S., to open locations under several of its banners…

KFC expands in UK with unit in Moreton

September 18, 2025

KFC is opening a location in Moreton on Sept. 20th. The restaurant will serve up KFC's full menu of favorites, including its limited-edition Dirty Lou Burger…

Smalls Sliders inks another deal for Kentucky, Tennessee

September 12, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest deal for Kentucky and Tennessee with entrepreneur Matthew Robinson, according to a press release.

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Colts linebacker brings Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to Indiana

September 5, 2025

Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Zaire Franklin has opened a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in McCordsville, Indiana alongside longtime mentor and coach…

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

Wendy's opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

September 3, 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025, according to a company statement.

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…

The Hidden Gold Mine in Your Restaurant Kitchen: Why Back-of-House Technology Is the New Competitive Advantage

Discover why real growth for multi-unit restaurants lies not in flashy front-of-house trends, but in back-of-house tech. AI-powered ops, real-time inventory…

Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.

Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations

August 27, 2025

Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.

Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes

Beth Stockmoe, VP of operations for Mooyah, discusses the brand's food and operations in our latest Restaurant Operator Podcast.

Wetzels Pretzels opens 1st bakery in Kentucky with Walmart partnership

August 22, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened Kentucky's first bakery in a Bowling Green Walmart, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders signs deal for Georgia, South Carolina

August 19, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest development deal for Georgia and South Carolina. Led by franchisees Madison Tuten, Doug Puryear and Brian Smith, the deal…

From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…

The QSR tightrope: balancing margins, compliance and employee happiness

by Justin Hall — HR Director, Salz Group

Modern restaurants can increase profit margins by prioritizing smart, strategic workforce management, which includes using technology to improve hiring…

Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City

August 14, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…