From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz

In this episode of Founderology, host Kathleen Wood sits down with two powerhouse founders—Don and Evonne Varady, the creators of Clean Eatz. Their story…

A&W Restaurants to expand Memphis presence

April 14, 2025

A&W Restaurants plans to expand the brand's presence in Memphis, Tennessee and into the neighboring city of Millington, according to a press release.

Cold Stone Creamery to expand presence in Oklahoma City, Tulsa

April 14, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery has plans to expand its presence in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The brand plans to open eight stores in the two markets in 10 years…

Carl's Jr opens 1st UK restaurant

April 11, 2025

Carl's Jr. opened its first U.K.-based restaurant April 3 in partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group in the St. David's Shopping Centre in Cardiff, according…

Taco John's debuts in Boston

April 10, 2025

Taco John's has opened in Boston under the helm of Reliance Hospitality Group, which has signed a 22-unit development deal for the Boston and Connecticut area…

Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Donatos Pizza president and CEO Kevin King talks about his career in the pizza industry and what makes his brand a leader in the category amidst rising pizza…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight

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

What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Del Taco expands in Ohio

April 2, 2025

Del Taco has expanded in Ohio with a location in Powell. It's the third location in the state, joining existing locations in Marion and Whitehall, according to…

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

Krispy Kreme launches expansion into Brazil

March 26, 2025

Krispy Kreme will open its first store in Brazil, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza rolls out franchise development incentive program with no initial royalties

March 20, 2025

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has launched its Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program with early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, according…

Wetzel's Pretzels enters Delaware

March 17, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery in Dover, Delaware. The unit will be part of a co-branded location featuring a Cold Stone Creamery, according to a press…

Nathan's Famous rolls into Rock Hill, South Carolina

March 17, 2025

Nathan's Famous Inc. has opened a franchised location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The unit features Nathan's new free-standing restaurant design and a full…

Jollibee launches franchising

March 14, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program. The brand is seeking multi-unit franchisees who bring operational experience and development…

Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

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

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

HTeaO pours into Lexington, Tennessee

March 11, 2025

Premium tea brand HTeaO has opened in Lexington, Tennessee, according to a press release.

Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.