Marco's Pizza opens location in Magnolia, Florida

November 2, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Magnolia, Florida, at 2196 Everglades Lane, according to a press release.

Baskin-Robbins Canada nets 3-year deal with Raptors 905 basketball team

November 2, 2023

Baskin-Robbins Canada has inked a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Raptors 905, the Mississauga-based Toronto Raptors basketball affiliate and only…

Taco Bell scholarship period opens for applications

November 1, 2023

Taco Bell has opened the application period for its annual Live Más Scholarship. The brand will provide up to $10 million in scholarships and resources.

Brentwood, California Taco Bell reopens after remodel

November 1, 2023

Taco Bell has opened a newly renovated unit in Brentwood, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Diversified Restaurant Group, according to a…

Jack in the Box opens 1st Kentucky unit, inks deal for 6 more in state

October 31, 2023

Jack in the Box has opened its first restaurant in Kentucky and it's located in Louisville. It's the brand's second new market entry in the past three months…

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

Fast-food market to grow by $123.4B from 2022 to 2027

October 30, 2023

The fast-food market is estimated to grow by $123.43 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a report by Technavio. The segment will grow at a CAGR of 3.28%…

Will the joint-employer ruling destroy restaurant franchising?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to…

Taco John's reopens Rapid City, South Dakota location

October 26, 2023

Taco John's is reopening its Rapid City, South Dakota, restaurant today. The Campbell Streete location was the brand's first franchisee-owned location…

Jollibee to open 2nd location in Washington

October 26, 2023

Chicken chain Jollibee will open its second location in Washington on Oct. 29, according to a press release.

Checkers and Rally's opens corporate unit in Orlando

October 26, 2023

Checkers and Rally's has opened a corporate unit in Orlando at 10793 South John Young Parkway, according to a press release.

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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McDonald's to get rid of McFlurry spoons

October 25, 2023

The McFlurry spoon is on its last leg. Chicago-based burger chain McDonald's is retiring the dessert spoon in favor of a more sustainable option, according to…

Taco Bell to offer free tacos to NJ residents after 'Taco Tuesday' liberated in state

October 25, 2023

Taco Bell took Taco John's to task earlier this year to get the latter brand to relinquish its "Taco Tuesday" trademark. Taco John's gave up its trademark…

Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

Pizza Hut launches $7 Deal Lover's Menu

October 24, 2023

Pizza Hut is launching a $7 Deal Lover's Menu with 17 dishes in which customers choose two items for $7 each. The pizza chain is marketing the deals with…

White Castle offers free meal for vets, active-duty service members

October 23, 2023

White Castle will offer a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members on Nov. 11, according to a press…

Domino's launches annual Thanks and Giving campaign

October 23, 2023

Domino's Pizza will hold its annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital beginning today through Jan. 8, 2024.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken: 'You haven’t seen anything yet'

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has been long-time player in the chicken space, but with 2,800 units and growing, it's poised to be a major player in QSRs as well.