Church's Texas Chicken makes Hollywood debut, wants to pay customers' rent

February 17, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken made its Hollywood debut recently in the TriStar Pictures comedy "One of Them Days." To celebrate the film's release in theaters and at…

Speaker Spotlight: Mohaimina 'Mina' Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s

Mina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma's, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

Krystal building on legacy with new prototype

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Krystal is building on its legacy by remodeling six restaurants in Georgia with the brand's new prototype designed to bring in new and returning customers.

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 9 restaurants in 90 days

February 12, 2025

Layne's Chicken Fingers is expected to open nine restaurants in 90 days as part of its growth plan, according to a press release.

TundraFMP Revolutionizes Restaurant Chain Expansion with LaunchPad NRO Program

TundraFMP, a Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) company, announces the launch of its comprehensive New Restaurant Opening (NRO) program, LaunchPad. This…

Domino's offers any crust, any toppings for $9.99

February 11, 2025

Domino's Pizza is offering customers any size, any crust and any toppings on a pizza for $9.99 when ordered online from now until March 2, according to a press…

Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.

Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America…

Building secure payment systems for quick service restaurants

by Michael Aminzade — Vice President Of Managed Compliance Services, VikingCloud

Although payment systems in quick service restaurants (QSRs) have never been more convenient for businesses and customers, there’s growing concern over just…

LaunchPad NRO Program: Streamlining Restaurant Openings

Opening a new restaurant is more than just unlocking the doors and welcoming your first guests. It's an intricate dance of countless moving pieces: staff…

FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Episode 1 features Cameron McNie, co-founder and executive chairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, revealing the strategy behind covering health insurance for…

Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina offers wedding package

February 4, 2025

The Taco Bell Cantina in Las Vegas, owned by Diversified Restaurant Group, is offering a wedding package at its wedding chapel, according to a press release.

Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South…

Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Camp, Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Daniel Camp, director of Culinary at Fuzzy's Taco Shop, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

White Castle turns to fine dining on Valentine's Day, offers Love Kit

January 28, 2025

For the 34th year, White Castle restaurants across the country are hosting their annual Valentine's Day Dinner. On Feb. 14, from 4-9 p.m., Castles transform…