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.

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.

3 strategies to transform your frontline hospitality teams and unlock superior service

From onboarding to personalized learning and stronger communications, this guide features actionable strategies to help your frontline serve up excellent guest…

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Quiz: How effective is your frontline training?

From critical job knowledge to processes and procedures, do your frontline workers have what they need? Take our quiz to find out.

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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com

March 6, 2025

Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.

Revolutionizing Kiosk Maintenance: Setting the Standard for Being Successful in the Kiosk Industry!

Discover market disrupting leadership driving the kiosk service and support industry, equip your business with the critical armor for service success, and…

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Taco Bell unveils business strategy for future

March 5, 2025

Taco Bell has released its plan for 2025, according to a press release.

Ellis Winstanley joins Founderology to discuss scaling success through innovation, leadership

On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality…

Subway brings back $6.99 footlong deal

February 28, 2025

Subway's $6.99 footlong deal has returned for a limited time, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: William DiPaola, president, The Lime Truck

William, DiPaola, president of The Lime Truck, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery open co-branded location in Ohio

February 27, 2025

FAT Brands has opened a co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery location in Huber Heights, Ohio. It's the first of its kind in the Buckeye…

Tim Hortons' Roll Up to Win annual sweepstakes back

February 26, 2025

Tim Hortons' annual Roll Up to Win sweepstakes is back and guests can win prizes that include a 2025 Ford Bronco, a $500 Daily Jackpot, Samsung 55-inch UHD…

Pretzelmaker expands Nebraska footprint

February 26, 2025

Pretzelmaker has opened its third location in Nebraska. The restaurant is located in Grand Island, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box CEO resigns; interim principal executive officer named

February 25, 2025

Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris has resigned to take a position outside of the restaurant industry. The board of directors has appointed EVP and CFO Lance…

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Church's Texas Chicken promotes COO to CEO

February 24, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken has promoted Roland Gonzalez to CEO. Gonzalez previously served as COO the past two years and succeeds Joe Guith, who was named CEO in…

Pretzelmaker opens in Maryland Great Wolf Lodge

February 21, 2025

Pretzelmaker has opened a location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland. It's the brand's first location in the state, according to a press release.

5 key steps to getting started as a franchisee

by George Tinsley Sr. — Co-founder, vice president, and managing partner of Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc., Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc.

Succeeding as a restaurant franchisee requires careful planning, including location selection, thorough training, hands-on management, resilience and strong…

Speaker Spotlight: Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly’s Restaurants

Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly's Restaurants, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at…