How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

How to knock down blocks, power up your pivot points

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To break through the "Founder’s pivot point," leaders must transition from micromanagement to scalability by documenting standards, delegating outcomes…

How smarter inventory practices can reduce waste, protect restaurant margins

by Joe Hannon — General Manager, Inventory & Purchasing, Restaurant365

March 20, 2026

By implementing consistent receiving procedures, dynamic par levels and integrated financial tracking, restaurant operators can gain the real-time visibility…

Pizza Hut kicks off March Madness with Space Jam collab, new menu drop

March 19, 2026

Pizza Hut, the official pizza partner of March Madness, is kicking off the yearly basketball tournament with limited edition menu items featuring new recipes…

Fueling growth from 1 cup to 100+ locations

Brandon Knudsen, co-founder and CEO of Ziggi’s Coffee, shares critical advice on how he bootstrapped Ziggi's from a single coffee shop to more than 10…

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

Measuring the impact of culture change in the workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

To successfully transform company culture, organizations must move beyond mission statements by tracking specific metrics — such as engagement, turnover and…

2025 tax season and OBBBA: What QSR operators need to know

by Tim Watt — Partner, Bennett Thrasher

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators must immediately update payroll systems and job classifications to handle the complex tracking and reporting…

Toast releases Q4 trends report, February price monitor

March 11, 2026

Toast has released its Q4 2025 Restaurant Trends Report and the February 2026 Menu Price Monitor.

The 4:30 am grind: How a cotton-field startup turned into an artisan pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Joe Carlucci, founder and owner of Valentina's…

How 'low-hire, low-hire' puts QSR employee experience in the hot seat

by Michael Spataro — SVP, Alliances and Employee Value Solutions, Legion Technologies

To maintain true workforce stability and avoid stagnation in a "low-hire, low-fire" market, quick-service restaurants must prioritize the employee experience…

Del Taco launches plan to strengthen performance, innovation, reconnect with guests

March 5, 2026

Del Taco is launching an 18-month overhaul, titled "Project Sunrise," aimed at reversing recent menu changes and addressing negative guest feedback.

Chaos to Consistency: The 2026 Guide to Building Bulletproof Restaurant Operations

Miso Robotics is transforming commercial kitchens with AI-powered automation that increases speed, consistency, and profitability. Through intelligent robotics…

Presented by Miso Robotics

Insurance coverage for QSRs: keeping restaurants, staff, customers safe is policy no. 1

by David DeLorenzo — Owner, Bar and Restaurant Insurance

Driven by rapid post-pandemic growth, the booming $350 billion QSR industry faces significant operational risks that necessitate specialized insurance…

How to empower employees through autonomy, ownership

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Effective leadership requires balancing autonomy with support to transform organizational culture, drive innovation and boost performance by empowering…

Papa Johns reports Q4, 2025 sales; will close 300 underperforming restaurants

February 26, 2026

Papa Johns posted same-store sales declines of 5% during Q4 2025 in North America. The brand, co-headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and Atlanta, Georgia…

Burger King elevates The Whopper following guest feedback

February 26, 2026

As Burger King continues giving guests the ability to call or text its president, Tom Curtis, customers have already helped shape operations, the restaurant's…

Taco John's accelerates expansion, growth, investments

February 25, 2026

Taco John's has entered the new year with renewed momentum after a year of disciplined growth, operational investment and continued franchisee collaboration…

Strategic sizzle: Why Houston TX Hot Chicken prioritizes smart growth over rapid expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Houston TX Hot Chicken is leveraging its "electric" brand energy and massive social media following to drive organic franchise leads and fuel a strategic…

Domino's reports sales increase, sale-store sales growth

February 23, 2026

Domino's Pizza's fourth-quarter earnings exceeded revenue estimates but fell short of analyst estimates, according to a press release.