Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

Whataburger taps Radar to boost customer experience

May 30, 2023

Whataburger is partnering with geofencing tech provider Radar to boost the customer experience by leveraging location-based data.

In-N-Out Burger to celebrate 75th anniversary with drag races, concerts

May 30, 2023

In-N-Out Burger will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, with a day of drag racing and a car show.

Social media goals matter

by Dylan Duke — Founder and CEO, Glewee

Do you know what the goals are for your restaurant's social media posts? Can you set your key performance indicators before launching a campaign? Dylan Duke of…

Checkers brings on Hot Wheels monster truck to celebrate new store design

May 18, 2023

Checkers is inviting guests to check out the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Bigfoot truck, which will be on display at locations across Jacksonville, Florida…

Taco Bell wants to free 'Taco Tuesday' phrase from competitor Taco John's

May 17, 2023

Did you know the phrase "Taco Tuesday" is trademarked? Taco Bell is on a mission to free "Taco Tuesday" from a small competitor who has owned the trademark…

Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective

During this free webinar, we leveraged the latest location intelligence to help understand the trends driving the full-service and wider dining sectors, from…

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Subway partners with 100 Thieves gaming brand

May 15, 2023

Subway has become the official sandwich of 100 Thieves, a lifestyle brand and gaming organization, according to a press release.

Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…

Spider-Man gets his own Whopper

May 12, 2023

Fans eagerly anticipating the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" film, arriving June 2, can celebrate early with a specially-created Burger King Whopper…

WOWorks, Shipley Do-Nuts, Noodles & Company execs say loyalty programs a must-have

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Panelists Blake Johnson, VP of marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Donna Josephson, CMO of Shiply Do-Nuts, Mark Kreiner, VP of marketing for WOWorks and Stacy…

KFC giving away nuggets for Mother's Day

May 5, 2023

KFC is giving away free nuggets as part of the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal, according to a press release.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard selects SOCi for marketing

May 4, 2023

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has chosen SOCi for its marketing platform. The brand will utilize SOCi Listings, SOCi Social and SOCi Reviews.

Golden Chick kicks off Texas Rangers partnership with logo shirts

April 26, 2023

Texas-based Golden Chick is taking its partnership with the Texas Rangers a set further by celebrating the release of the Rangers 2023 Nike City Connect…

How A Growing Chicken Concept is Driving Results Through a World-Class Customer Experience

Networld Media Group joins Revel Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lybeer and PDQ Chief Operating Officer Eric Knott as they explore using technology as an…

Nathan’s Famous taps Nextbite for delivery-only menu strategy

April 21, 2023

Nathan's Famous is putting its hot dogs, burgers and crinkle cut fries on a delivery-only menu via Nextbite's network of restaurant partners.

Tacos 4 Life heading to college

April 20, 2023

Tacos 4 Life will soon be serving students at Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Arkansas University.

Halo Burger awards scholarship, celebrates 100 years

April 18, 2023

Halo Burger has named the winner of its billboard design contest and is also celebrating 100 years of serving the Flint, Michigan area.

BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…