Teriyaki Madness CEO reveals 4 secrets to fueling franchise growth

With over 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, franchise investor and franchise supplier, Michael Haith has a unique perspective on what it…

Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East

September 26, 2022

New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…

Apola Greek Grill opening 5th location

September 26, 2022

Irvine, California-based Apola Greek Grill is welcoming Caroline Daniel, a former owner of three independent restaurants in Glendale and Pasadena, as its…

HOA Brands hires CDO

September 26, 2022

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and its fast casual concept, Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as its chief development officer.

Which Wich: Get your 'bread in the clouds'

September 26, 2022

Dallas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is giving guests a healthier way to order their sandwiches by creating the "Cloud'WICH" in partnership with The…

Chick N Max signs 25-unit deal for Houston

September 26, 2022

Witchita, Kansas-based Chick N Max is headed to Texas, thanks to a 25-unit area development agreement with Aaron Johnson, a nearly 30-year veteran of the…

Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote

September 26, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Food Safety Checklist

Infographic checklist for food safety measures on topics around 1) storage and temperature control, 2) food handling, 3) restrooms, 4) waste disposal and 5…

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Doner Shack debuting flagship in Glasgow

September 23, 2022

Doner Shack, a Berlin-inspired street-food concept, is opening its flagship and fourth restaurant next month in Glasgow. Seating 65 people, the…

Salad and Go donates 8,600 pounds of food to help feed the hungry

September 23, 2022

Arizona-based Salad and Go doubled down on its mission "to make fresh, nutritious food affordable and convenient for all" by joining Feeding America's fight to…

Dickey's adding to Michigan footprint

September 23, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Holland, Michigan, and is celebrating with a guest appreciation tailgate party from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ramen King Keisuke launching in California

September 23, 2022

Ramen King Keisuke, a fast casual concept led by Tokyo's chef Keisuke Takeda, is opening Saturday in Monterey Park in Los Angeles and will serve Tonkotsu Broth…

Innovative Ways Loyalty Programs Can Increase Sales for Your Restaurant

Supply shortages, labor shortages, the tail end of a pandemic and a recession definitely don’t sound like a recipe for success for any business, and we are all…

Pokemoto opens 1st Tennessee location

September 22, 2022

Pokemoto Hawaiian, owned by Muscle Maker Inc., has opened its first Tennessee location in Gallatin at 1025 Nashville Pike.

Famous Toastery's flagship reopens with new look

September 22, 2022

With a renewed emphasis on becoming famous in the communities it serves, the original Famous Toastery location in Davidson, North Carolina, has reopened with a…

Happy Joe's Kids Foundation to give away $50K to children with disabilities

September 22, 2022

The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation will award $50,000 to help meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families in conjunction with Happy Joe's…

Leveraging Reviews and Sentiment Data to Build a Better Customer Experience

Your customers’ reviews are telling you exactly what they want. They’re your go-to source of information on how your customer experience (CX) stacks up. Review…

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Pepsi offers S’mores Collection to kick off summer’s end

September 22, 2022

Pepsi will debut its Pepsi S'mores Collection today, the last day of summer, the company announced in an email.

Labor Day, Every Day

At 1Huddle, it’s Labor Day, every day. Every day, week in and out, we celebrate workers’ contributions, sacrifices, and resilience. As September comes to a…

Pumpkin LTOs still boosting traffic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Thursday marked the first official day of fall, restaurants around the world didn't wait to launch their pumpkin-flavored LTOs with good reason.