Top beverage trend: Balancing comfort, adventure, automation

The traditional choices of health versus indulgence, familiar versus exotic, no longer define consumer choices.

Swig snags Sonic president to lead growth

January 7, 2025

Swig has hired former Sonic Drive-In President Todd Smith as chief commercial officer. Smith started his career over 20 years ago at Yum! Brands in brand…

Madras Dosa Co making NYC debut in Times Square

January 6, 2025

Madras Dosa Co. is opening its first New York City location next week in Times Square at 1450 Broadway Ave. Founded in Boston in 2021, Madras Dosa will serve…

Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with returning menu items

January 6, 2025

Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary by bringing back legendary menu items for a limited time, according to the press release.

Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

Presented by Grubbrr

Yogurtland seeking franchisees to sign 3-unit deals

January 6, 2025

Yogurtland, which has 220 global locations and is opening 30 US locations in 2025, is seeking franchise partners interested in signing a three-store minimum to…

Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers

January 6, 2025

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…

Slim Chickens' UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month

January 6, 2025

Boparan Restaurant Group, a Slim Chickens multi-unit operator in the UK, opened stores in Ashford and Bath, marking its fourth opening within a month following…

Guide: How To Respond To Online Reviews

97% of consumers look at online reviews before making purchase decisions. That’s a lot of eyes on your reviews, and crucially, your restaurant's responses!

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint

January 3, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…

5 ways restaurants can crack the code on rising egg prices

Mike Stasko, the president of Sunny Street Cafe discusses how the restaurant franchise is navigating the challenges of rising egg prices while maintaining its…

Newlyweds opening Paris Baguette in Pennsylvania

January 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 units worldwide and 200 in North America, is opening Jan. 18 in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Franchisees and newlyweds Parth and…

Par acquires Delaget

January 3, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company, has acquired Delaget, a provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence…

Runners racing to earn free Chipotle

January 2, 2025

Runners across 25 cities in North America and Europe are racing to win free bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill as part of a challenge created by the fast casual…

South Block lands at Washington airport

January 2, 2025

South Block, a fast casual chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has opened in Concourse D at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Star Micronics Introduces the CD5 Max Series: High-Cash Volume Cash Drawers

The CD5 Max Series cash drawers feature four versatile models that cater to diverse, high-cash volume retail and hospitality environments, combining…

Trend Report: Flavor Trends of 2025

Explore the evolving beverage landscape, where nostalgia meets innovation. Uncover the consumer preferences driving demand for bold, premium drinks. Learn how…

Presented by Botrista Inc.

Rusty Taco opens 2nd Georgia restaurant

December 30, 2024

Rusty Taco opened its second Georgia store last week in Decatur, following the recent restaurant opening in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. Located at…

FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2024

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Stories about Chipotle, Panera, Freddy's and Schlotzsky's landed on the top 10 list.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.