3Natives rebrands to broaden menu

July 23, 2025

3Natives Acai and Juicery has rebranded its name to 3Natives Acai Cafe to reflect its expanded menu including hot and cold-pressed wraps, salads, breakfast…

Huey Magoo’s lands in Florida airport

July 23, 2025

Huey Magoo's has opened its first airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, bringing its hand-crafted chicken tenders to travelers.

A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of…

Opus launches platform to convert customer feedback into training

July 22, 2025

Opus Training, a training operations platform for multi-unit brands, has launched a product that automatically converts customer feedback into targeted…

Capriotti's boosts menu with larger portions, value options

July 22, 2025

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is launching its "Bigger, Better" initiative, featuring larger portions and updated value deals across its menu.Its cheesesteaks will…

Speaker Spotlight: Susan Taylor, Juice It Up CEO and president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Susan Taylor, CEO and president of Juice It Up, shares a look at her career, achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive…

How to navigate the drive-thru landscape

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

How can drive-thrus navigate long waits, order accuracy and innovative tech? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will take a deep dive into the…

Ziggi's Coffee going all-fin with 'Bad Bruce' dirty soda for Shark Week

July 18, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee is diving into "Shark Week" with a drink that has a bite. The coffee franchise has partnered with Discovery to launch a limited-time frozen…

Craveworthy Brands rolling out Vistify's digital menu technology

July 18, 2025

Craveworthy Brands, a multi-brand restaurant platform, is investing in and will implement Vistify Inc.'s digital menu technology across its national portfolio.

Sambazon opens 1st franchised location in Brooklyn

July 18, 2025

Acai bowl purveyor Sambazon has opened its first franchised location in New York at 1175 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, owned and operated by Pau Hana Group, a…

From hype to frontline impact: Building trust through thoughtful AI

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

Train smarter: Boost frontline performance while reducing costs

Organizations rely on their frontline teams to deliver for customers, protect the brand and keep operations running smoothly. But traditional…

Prime Roots offering 'slice of the future' to delis, pizzerias

July 17, 2025

A new wave of plant-based deli meats is making its way to commercial slicers, offering sandwich shops and pizza brands a way to serve up options that even…

Nick the Greek, Pei Wei, Hawaiian Bros tap Lunchbox for faster growth

July 17, 2025

Restaurants are prioritizing swift digital launches, with brands like Nick the Greek, Hawaiian Bros and Pei Wei adopting solutions from Lunchbox, a multi-unit…

Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign

July 17, 2025

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder: Breaking generational barriers in his father's name

Derrick Hayes, CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, shares his incredible journey from a postal worker to building a fast casual empire in this inspiring Fast…

Matcha Magic launches nationwide expansion

July 16, 2025

Matcha Magic, a woman and minority-led health-focused matcha cafe, announced a nationwide expansion plan, starting with its first franchise location at…

California Tortilla celebrating 'Shark Week' with fin hats, freebies

July 16, 2025

California Tortilla is bringing back its popular "Shark Week" promotion, offering customers a complimentary shark fin hat with the purchase of a fish taco. The…

6 ways Nekter drives loyalty without repetitive discounts

CTO Jon Asher explains why the chain doesn't go all in with heavy discounting.

Mokas brewing franchising plans

July 15, 2025

Mokas Coffee & Eatery, a 20-year-old cafe owned by JRI Hospitality Group, has unveiled franchise development plans.