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…

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…

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.

From Pilot to National Presence in 5 Years with CloudKitchens

Hawaiian Bros has grown from a single pilot to a national brand—thanks to a strategic partnership with CloudKitchens. Known for its fresh, craveable Plate…

Presented by CloudKitchens

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…

Little Caesars partners with Michigan State University

September 30, 2025

Little Caesars has partnered with Michigan State University. The brand officially debuted at Spartan Stadium for the Spartans' season-opening football game on…

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.