Birdcall launches app-less rewards program

June 23, 2025

Birdcall is launching Birdcall Rewards — an app-less loyalty program designed to reward guests with every bite. Powered by Birdcall's proprietary POS…

Pollo Campero partners with SMG to deliver unforgettable customer experiences

The power of combining a tradition of service and hospitality with strategic customer experience management

Presented by Service Management Group

Speaker Spotlight: Carl Comeaux, Crust Pizza Co. CEO

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust Pizza Co., shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

Bubbakoo's Burritos sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners

June 20, 2025

Thompson Street Capital Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, has acquired Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey-based franchisor of fast-casual…

SynergySuite Shortlisted in the 2025 SaaS Awards

June 20th, 2025—SynergySuite has been shortlisted for the Best SaaS Product for ERP, Best SaaS Solution for BI, Analytics and Reporting, and the Best SaaS…

HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs

June 19, 2025

Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…

Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of…

LEAD Dallas kicking off in July

June 19, 2025

LEAD, a leadership development platform, is bringing an evening of insights and genuine connection to Dallas, July 9 as part of LEAD Dallas, an event designed…

Pokeworks updates tech stack with Qu

June 19, 2025

Pokeworks, which has 73 locations in 20 U.S. states, Taiwan and Canada, has partnered with Qu, a provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, to upgrade…

New HungerRush Data Uncovers Diners' Expectations from QSRs—Speed, Accuracy, and Personalization to Drive Loyalty

New HungerRush Data Uncovers Diners' Expectations from QSRs—Speed, Accuracy, and Personalization to Drive Loyalty

&pizza gets first franchisee with sale of 3 restaurants

June 18, 2025

Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of…

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Expands CloudKitchens Partnership - Open at Midtown Eats to Continue Growth in Tennessee

Bubbakoo’s is serving its Mexican fusion cuisine in a new ghost kitchen in Nashville, TN.

6 key trends shaping the future of commerce in 2025

June 17, 2025

To meet evolving consumer expectations, retailers and restaurants must prioritize convenience and personalization, according to the 2025 Commerce Experience…

Local Kitchens expanding to LA with Studio City opening

June 17, 2025

Local Kitchens, a fast casual restaurant brand known for its collaborations with chefs, will open its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on July 2.

Miso's robot fry cooks get a boost from Roboworx

June 17, 2025

Miso Robotics, a provider of restaurant technology and AI kitchen automation, including Flippy Fry Station robots in Jack in the Box and White Castle, has…

Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO

June 17, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.

No tax on tips? Ask restaurant workers, not politicians

by Tal Clark — CEO, Instant Financial

Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, discusses findings from a survey revealing workers' opinions on eliminating taxes on tips.

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Tiki Taco triples footprint with Bikky guest insights

June 17, 2025

Tiki Taco, specializing in Southern California-style tacos and burritos, is tripling its footprint to nine locations by fall 2025, attributing significant…

KYU igniting NYC lunch scene with to-go concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Featuring a walk-up window offering a selection of sandwich versions of the upscale restaurant's most popular dishes, desserts and custom-crafted beverages…