Lion’s Choice refuses to compromise despite rising beef costs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Despite rising beef prices, Lion's Choice, a St. Louis-based QSR, is refusing to compromise on the quality or portion size of its signature roast beef, instead…

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

When An Employee Quits, Do They Take Your Business Data with Them?

Stop letting ex-employees walk away with your company's data. With high turnover, personal chat apps put your schedules and private info at risk. Switch to a…

SPB Hospitality promotes Kristen Hohl to EVP of marketing

September 3, 2025

SPB Hospitality, parent company to Krystal, has promoted Kristen Hohl to EVP of marketing, according to a press release.

Andy Wiederhorn returns to CEO role at FAT Brands

September 3, 2025

Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts.

How 24/7 Group Chats Are Burning Out Your Food Service Team

The food industry has a problem of an “always-on” culture that’s exhausting your team and costing your business. The good news is, there’s a simple way to fix…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken appoints Brian Seitz as director of store design, construction

August 28, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has added Brian Seitz as its director of store design and construction. Seitz brings over 30 years of extensive experience in…

Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations

August 27, 2025

Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.

Scheduling Chaos Costs More Than Overtime: Here’s Why

Discover how outdated, spreadsheet-based scheduling silently undermines restaurant profits—with turnover, customer loss, and burned-out managers costing far…

Whataburger brings on Jessica Reicher as EVP, COO

August 21, 2025

Whataburger has named Jessica Reicher as EVP and COO. Reicher has more than 30 years of restaurant leadership experience, according to a press release.

Krystal parent SPB Hospitality names Robert J. Fargo as SVP of development

August 15, 2025

SPB Hospitality, a portfolio company of Fortress Investment Group, has appointed Robert "Bob" J. Fargo as SVP of development. SPB Hospitality is the parent…

The QSR tightrope: balancing margins, compliance and employee happiness

by Justin Hall — HR Director, Salz Group

Modern restaurants can increase profit margins by prioritizing smart, strategic workforce management, which includes using technology to improve hiring…

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…

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…

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…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

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…

From hype to frontline impact: Building trust through thoughtful AI

Elevating your frontline with AI tools that make a real impact.

McDonald's Canada names president, CEO

July 16, 2025

McDonald's Canada has promoted Annemarie Swijtink to president and CEO. Swijtink currently serves as the managing director of McDonald's Netherlands. She…