Del Taco's 'Micro Meal' hits big with $2.99 price tag

November 11, 2025

Del Taco's "Micro Meal" is providing that big things come in small packages. From now through Nov. 23, the Micro meal features Micro Beef & Cheddar…

Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,

Wendy's sales fall but beat expectations in Q3

November 7, 2025

Wendy's reported a global systemwide sales decrease in Q3 due to lower sale-restaurant sales in the U.S., partially offset by contributions from net new…

Crust Pizza Co., L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Gong cha, Juice It Up execs talk the future of franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Executive insights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit reveal that the franchising model is rapidly evolving due to technology, changing consumer and…

Cinnabon's wrapping paper smells like cinnamon rolls

November 6, 2025

Cinnabon, owned by GoTo Foods, is offering Cinnabon Scented Wrapping Paper, according to a press release.

Burger King revamps Royal Perks loyalty program

November 6, 2025

Burger King has revamped its loyalty program called Royal Perks, according to company news.

Strategies to lead through a cultural transformation in the workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

November 6, 2025

How to successfully navigate the inevitable challenges of organizational culture change by emphasizing clear communication, leading by example, empowering…

McDonald's reports same-store sales growth

November 5, 2025

Despite what McDonald's calls a pullback in consumer spending, the brand reported a sales increase of 3.6%, with global systemwide sales of over $36 billion…

Leading with flavor, heart, vision: The Tacodeli way

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, Roberto Espinosa, the Founder of Tacodeli, discusses how his taco shop has grown into one of the most authentic…

Could Yum Brands sell Pizza Hut?

November 4, 2025

Yum Brands is exploring options to potentially sell Pizza Hut after the brand's same store sales fell 1% during the third quarter. Taco Bell and KFC, two QSR…

Krispy Kreme expands menu with 9 flavors

November 4, 2025

Krispy Kreme has increased its everyday menu of doughnuts from 10 to 16, including several trending flavors, fan favorites requested on social media and…

Graeter's Ice Cream launches brand refresh

November 3, 2025

Cincinnati-based Graeter's Ice Cream has launched a brand refresh, according to a press release.

Taco John's offers free meals to support those impacted by shutdown

October 31, 2025

Taco John's will offer free meals to anyone impacted by the government shutdown this weekend, from Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday Nov. 2.

How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…

Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…

Limited-service visits decline as customer service, value perceptions hit new lows

October 29, 2025

There may be a growing crisis for the limited-service restaurant industry, according to the 2025 QSR Reputation Ranking Report by Chatmeter, which analyzed…

Taco Bell's Live Más Café makes Texas debut

October 29, 2025

Taco Bell will debut its Live Más Café concept in Dallas on Nov. 6 and Houston on Nov. 20, according to a press release.

Golden Chick brings back Mini Funnel Cakes to raise funds for schools

October 28, 2025

Golden Chick has brought back its Mini Funnel Cakes to raise money for neighboring schools around every Golden Chick restaurant. Across its markets, Golden…

How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR

The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.

Taco Bell expands education benefits, citing improved employee retention

October 24, 2025

Taco Bell is increasing its investment in its 250,000-plus team members following 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. The company reports that…