QSR pizza brand opens in Philly airport with breakfast

April 24, 2018

QSR pizza brand, Piattino Oven Fired Pizza, has opened at the Philadelphia International Airport. The brand offers build-your-own and composed pizza options…

El Pollo Loco opens 2nd Kingwood, Texas store

April 20, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its newest location in Kingwood, Texas, on West Lake Houston Parkway. The franchise is owned and operated by Atour Eyvazian and Anil…

Del Taco to open 7 units in south Atlanta

April 19, 2018

Del Taco has signed deals to open seven locations across south-central Atlanta with Mac Kamara of MK Energy LLC. The company also operates BP, Circle K and…

Dunkin' Donuts to open 7 stores in Montgomery, Alabama

April 17, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts and one of its' existing franchisees, Lagunita Franchise Operations, will open seven stores in the Montgomery, Alabama, area over the next few…

Freshii founder tells how missteps can be key teachers on path to success

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Although Freshii has reported one of the industry's highest same-store sales for the last four years, CEO Matthew Corrin told a crowd at this year's Restaurant…

Report: Global QSR industry to grow 4.2 percent by 2022

April 6, 2018

The global QSR market — valued at more than $539 billion in 2016 — will soar to nearly $691 billion in five years, an anticipated CAGR of more than 4.2 percent…

Roy Rogers Restaurant hits 'Comeback Trail' with Cal Ripken Jr.

April 5, 2018

Roy Rogers is on the comeback trail, and with any luck it will be like the original Roy Rogers' show theme song — "Happy Trails" —  for the chain, which has…

Former KFC Asia leader takes VP role at Texas Chicken

April 4, 2018

Yang Ming Ong has been named Texas Chicken's new vice president of business, where he will oversee the brand's key functions throughout 16 countries in the…

Jersey Mike's keeps its eyes on the people behind the pies

Sometimes a brand's best potential franchisee "pickings" are already operating entirely different — though operationally similar — types of restaurants.

Goalz Restaurant Group names CFO

March 29, 2018

Multi-unit restaurant operator, Goalz Restaurant Group, has named Steve Piascik as partner and chief financial officer. A news release said the role is…

Top loyalty program pain points to know before you press 'Go'

by Dan Slavin — ceo, CodeBroker

As businesses look for ways to build closer relationships with customers, the use of loyalty programs can be an effective strategy. But it's important to find…

Del Taco adds to Sacramento presence

March 28, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first North Highlands location in the Sacramento area, this one on Watt Avenue near Walmart, a news release said. This store is open…

Del Taco lands 1st Santa Monica store

March 23, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first Santa Monica location on Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, a news release said. The chain has more than 560 stores in 1…

El Pollo Loco makes Louisiana debut

March 19, 2018

El Pollo Loco is opening its first location in Louisiana. This restaurant marks the company's expansion and presence to six states — California, Nevada, Utah…

El Pollo Loco adds new logo, old favorites

March 13, 2018

El Pollo Loco has a new logo but is also reaching into the past to bring back a longtime menu favorite — tostadas.The company said the logo change marks "the…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal for Kansas City, Missouri, region

March 12, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit deal that will bring three new stores to an area southeast of greater Kansas City, Missouri. Development plans are…

Women in the Lead: 4 QSR leaders improving the industry

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Sage words from four female QSR leaders in the wake of Thursday's International Women's Day event, including leaders from Checkers & Rally's, Cousins Subs…

Chick-fil-A among new Silicon Valley airport brands

March 9, 2018

Chick-fil-A and The Great American Bagel are among five new brands that Silicon Valley air travelers will soon have to choose from as they travel through…

Industry heavy-hitters join leadership team at Kitchen United

March 6, 2018

Kitchen United — an on-demand startup spun out of the holding company behind Cali Group's Miso Robotics and the first application of facial recognition tech…

Shipley Do-nuts expands in Mississippi

March 6, 2018

Shipley Do-Nuts is implementing a franchise growth strategy that will add 15 new locations to the Jackson, Mississippi, area. The brand has more than 300 units…