Deep dive into restaurant food waste, sustainability challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a world where gastronomical delights intertwine with pressing environmental concerns, our plates hold the power to shape the future.

Layne's Chicken Fingers acquires 3 units in College Station, Texas

August 31, 2023

Layne's Chicken Fingers corporate operation has acquired three locations in College Station, Texas. The units had been under the helm of the brand's owner…

Restaurateur, rapper who bought Russia's Starbucks take over country's Domino's Pizza units

August 31, 2023

Russians will still be able to get pizza in its home country. The Russian restaurateur and rapper who took over Russia's Starbucks outlets in 2022 have…

Interactive Customer Experience Summit panel to discuss common drive-thru issues

August 30, 2023

As the food service industry navigates a landscape increasingly defined by speed and convenience, a panel session at the Interactive Customer Experience…

KFC Foundation donates $1M for community projects

August 30, 2023

The KFC Foundation is donating $1 million in community projects for 100 non-profit organizations, according to a press release.

Dave's Hot Chicken cofounder, president keynoting Interactive Customer Experience Summit

August 30, 2023

Attendees of the Interactive Customer Experience Summit will hear how Dave's Hot Chicken, which was born in 2018 but topped the 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers…

Great American Cookies makes return to Orlando

August 29, 2023

Great American Cookies returns to Orlando with a new location, a conversion from a Nestle Toll House Café by Chip by FAT Brands, parent company to Great…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's exceed annual fundraising campaign goal

August 29, 2023

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. recently held its annual Stars for Heroes fundraiser in which guests had the option to donate $1 or more at the register to benefit USA…

Jack in the Box offers free tacos with purchase of Red Bull Infusion

August 29, 2023

Jack in the Box is offering two free tacos with the purchase of a Red Bull Infusion to celebrate college students returning to classes, according to company…

Subway launches 'floating restaurant' aboard custom blimp

August 29, 2023

Want to eat Subway on a blimp? Now's your chance. The brand has unveiled Subway in the Sky taking flight on Sept. 1, according to a press release.

Little Caesars kicks off 2nd year as NFL's official pizza

August 28, 2023

Little Caesars is kicking off its second year as the official pizza sponsor of the NFL with free deliveries through Sept. 10.

Golden Chick launches systemwide philanthropic event

August 24, 2023

Chicken brand Golden Chick will donate 50 cents from each sale of its State Fair Mini Funnel Cakes to support fundraising projects through DonorsChoose.

Subway confirms sale to Roark Capital

Subway has sold to Roark Capital for an undisclosed amount.

Del Taco expands Mississippi footprint with Fresh Flex location

August 24, 2023

Del Taco has opened a Fresh Flex location in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The location is the first within the state. The brand signed a deal with franchise…

Taco Bell franchisee opening 7th Taco Bell Cantina

August 22, 2023

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees and which operates 325 locations, is opening is seventh Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual…

Tims China to bring more than 1K Popeyes restaurants to China

August 22, 2023

Shanghai-based Tims China plans to open 1,700 Popeyes in China, according to a press release.

PDQ opens unit in Charlotte airport

August 22, 2023

PDQ has opened a location at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The unit is located in Concourse E across from Gate E36, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza plans to pull out of Russia

August 22, 2023

Domino's Pizza plans to close all 142 restaurants in Russia, according to a CNN report.

Pretzelmaker rolls out new marketing, tagline

August 22, 2023

Pretzelmaker, a FAT Brands concept, has unveiled new branding and a modern tagline: "Bite-Sized Fun, Full-Sized Flavor," according to a press release.

'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a…