Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia

July 28, 2025

Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.

Wendy's to expand across Italy, Armenia

July 25, 2025

The Wendy's Company has inked two franchise agreements that will add up to 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia.

Marco's Pizza celebrates international milestones

July 22, 2025

Ohio-based Marco's Pizza is celebrating major milestones in its international strategy, marking one year since it opened its first location in Mexico and 1…

Cold Stone Creamery eyes Philadelphia for growth

July 18, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery plans to expand its presence in the Greater Philadelphia location. The brand plans to open six stores in two years and 10 over the next…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

HTEaO opens 1st location in Colorado

July 14, 2025

Texas-based tea brand HTeaO has opened its first location in Colorado. The store is located in Loveland and is owned by Nobby and Mandy Grona, according to a…

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Oxnard, California

July 7, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened in the lifestyle center, The Collection at RiverPark, on the westside of Los Angeles. Located in Oxnard, California, the shop…

Toppers Pizza to debut in Manhattan, Kansas

June 25, 2025

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza will open in Manhattan, Kansas, June 30th. The restaurant is located near Kansas State University and the historic Aggieville…

Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Heather Neary, president and CEO of legacy brand Taco John's, chats with podcast host Mandy Detwiler about balancing the brand's history with the innovation…

Del Taco enters North Carolina

June 19, 2025

Del Taco has opened its first location in North Carolina. The restaurant is located in Durham and is operated by RAM Restaurants Inc., according to a press…

Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of…

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Checkers & Rally's opens stand-alone unit in Houston

June 16, 2025

Checkers & Rally's will open a standalone location in Houston this month. The restaurant is under the helm of husband-and-wife duo Salimah and Aqeel…

A&W Restaurants to expand in Columbia, South Carolina, neighboring cities

June 13, 2025

A&W Restaurants has plans to expand the brand's presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into neighboring cities, including Darlington, according to a…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in Missouri Walmart

June 11, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first Missouri bakery in a Walmart, located in O'Fallon, Missouri, according to a press release.

Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

Presented by Jeff's Bagel Run

Little Caesars launches in India

June 9, 2025

Little Caesars will open its first location in India in Delhi NCR this month, according to a press release.

From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken opens in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

May 30, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will open its latest restaurant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, today, May 30th. The location is under the helm of Ryan and Wanda Hoehn.