White Rhino Coffee acquires Emporium Pies

December 11, 2025

White Rhino Coffee, a Dallas-based specialty coffee company, has acquired Emporium Pies, a North Texas dessert chain known for its handcrafted pastries.

Cheba Hut introduces limited-time holiday cocktail

December 11, 2025

Cheba Hut has launched the holiday drink, "Sleigh'd and Confused," available at its locations through Dec. 31.

Starbucks reveals 9 most-viral drinks of 2025

December 11, 2025

Starbucks released a list of its most viral customized beverages of 2025, highlighting how social media trends created by customers and employees continue to…

Corporate Growth or Franchise Expansion: Choosing the Best Path Forward

What's the next step for your restaurant? This whitepaper helps entrepreneurs evaluate whether to continue growing through corporate-owned locations or…

Presented by Franchise Growth Partners

Force4Good Donates 1% of Proceeds to Feeding America and Employee-Chosen Non-Profits in 2025

Erie, Colorado December 10th, 2025: Force4Good, a leader in community-focused fundraising solutions for restaurants and nonprofits, proudly announces that 1…

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The deadline is January 11, 2026.

Osmow's brings classic Mediterranean food to Canada, US markets

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Part 7 in our Founderology Forum's Founders: Take 5 looks at Osmow's, a Mediterranean brand in Canada that is expanding to the U.S.

Will 'No Tax on Tips' fix restaurants’ labor challenges?

by Oli Ostertag — GM of Operator Cloud, PAR Technology

Tax relief may help workers feel a bit more supported by the government and potentially add an extra sense of financial security, but it won't solve the core…

Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.

Deliverect launches AI tools for restaurant marketing, sales

December 10, 2025

Deliverect launched a library of artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday designed to automate restaurant operations, marketing and sales without requiring…

Qdoba signs deals for 90 locations in Eastern US

December 10, 2025

Qdoba Mexican Eats plans to open nearly 90 restaurants across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, part of a major expansion push in the Eastern United…

Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants

December 9, 2025

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…

Silverlake Ramen, CloudKitchens partner to support continued nationwide expansion

December 9, 2025

Silverlake Ramen has opened its newest location inside Anaheim Food Co., a CloudKitchens delivery and carryout facility. Ramen lovers will be able to order…

Feng Cha appoints Dessie Brown Jr as marketing director

December 9, 2025

Feng Cha has appointed Dessie Brown Jr. as its director of marketing.

Chicken Salad Chick expanding Florida presence

December 9, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed three franchise agreements to expand its Florida presence, including a deal to bring 12 locations to the central part of the…

Menu strategy: Combating inflation and ‘protein fatigue’ with pork

In this episode of the "Restaurant Operator Podcast," host Cherryh Cansler sits down with Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof of the National Pork Board and Eddie Flores…

Presented by National Pork Board

Silverlake Ramen and CloudKitchens Launch New Partnership - Launching in Anaheim

As of November 17th, Silverlake Ramen is serving their signature ramen in a ghost kitchen in Anaheim, CA.

Feng Cha, the U.S. boba tea brand known for its handcrafted drinks names Dessie Brown, Jr. as Director of Marketing.

Former Wendy's, Potbelly exec leading marketing at Dave's Hot Chicken

December 8, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has named Brandon Rhoten as its chief marketing officer, bringing on the former Wendy's and Potbelly executive to lead the chain's marketing…

Naf Naf grill opening at Love's Travel Stop in Missouri

December 8, 2025

Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual brand serving fresh-baked pita, hand-carved shawarma and bold Middle Eastern flavors, is opening next week inside a Love's Travel…