Wendy's sales down in U.S. in Q2; adds 44 restaurants

August 8, 2025

Wendy's reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.

Former Marine turns Wetzel's Pretzels into a mall powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tyler Dutton went from a teenage pretzel maker to a Marine and now a thriving Wetzel’s Pretzels franchise owner at the Mall of America, driven by years of hard…

Speaker Spotlight: Filippo Fiori, Due Cucini Italiana head chef, CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Taco Bell Joins 5610 Interstate Food Co. to Continue Growth in Austin

Taco Bell® franchisee Tacala Companies has officially joined 5610 Interstate Food Co., bringing Taco Bell to Austin residents through a new ghost kitchen…

McDonald's rebounds in US in 2nd quarter

August 6, 2025

McDonald's came out on top in its Q2 earnings report, besting analysts' expectations.

Pretzelmaker, Hot Dog on a Stick open at California Great Wolf Lodge

August 6, 2025

Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick have opened in the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, California. It's the fourth Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick units to…

Yum Brands misses earnings mark, Pizza Hut, KFC struggling in U.S.

August 5, 2025

Yum Brands has missed the mark on its Q2 earnings for the period ended June 30.

How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of "Founderology – Built to Breakthrough," Pinky Cole Hayes shares her “PhD. lessons” and mindset that fueled her comeback.

What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur

August 4, 2025

Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…

Tackling Property Damage in Quick-Service Restaurants

While their operational model is optimized for speed and efficiency, QSRs face a significant yet often overlooked challenge: property damage caused by customer…

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Zaxby’s Joins CloudKitchens - 921 W Commerce St to Continue Growth in Dallas, TX

Zaxby’s, the fan-favorite fast-casual brand known for its Chicken Fingerz™, Signature Sandwiches, and iconic Zax Sauce®, has officially opened its first-ever…

Del Taco begins phased re-openings across The Front Range

July 30, 2025

Del Taco is opening 17 Del Taco corporate-owned locations across the Front Range. The rollout began June 21st and will continue throughout the next several…

Driven by taste: Saroki's rapid rise in the QSR gas station market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a Michigan-based QSR chain, has rapidly expanded to 19 locations since 2012 by focusing on quality ingredients, consistent…

Nominations now open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2026' report

July 25, 2025

Pizza Marketplace's annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2026 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is August 15.

Speaker Spotlight: Andy Huang, VP/COO, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Andy Huang, VP/COO, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Whataburger marks 75th anniversary with 75-cent burger deal

July 24, 2025

Whataburger is commemorating its 75th year of operation by offering rewards members a classic Whataburger for 75 cents on National Whataburger Day, Aug. 8.

Del Taco launching phased reopening of corporate-owned Denver locations

July 23, 2025

Del Taco is launching the phased reopening of 17 Del Taco corporate-owned locations across the Denver area. The rollout began June 21 and will continue…

Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO

July 22, 2025

Sandwich brand Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of Driven Brands, as its chief executive officer. He takes position as of July 28…

A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of…