Smoothie King reports accelerated Q3 growth, menu innovation

October 22, 2025

Smoothie King reported strong growth and strategic menu expansion in the third quarter of 2025. It secured 32 store commitments in Q3, including multi-unit…

Why closing pickup-only stores is not a 'retreat' for Starbucks

by craig miller — Partner, DIA Equity Partners

The company recognized that convenience without connection risks eroding the brand's differentiated value and hard-earned loyalty. By 2026, all 80 to 9…

The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…

Starbucks pilots assistant manager role

October 22, 2025

Starbucks is making a significant investment in store-level leadership with a pilot program for a dedicated assistant store manager role in North America…

AI at the Edge, in the Cloud, or Both?

The future of AI isn’t Edge vs Cloud computing—it’s the combination. Discover how a hybrid model delivers speed, stability, and smarts.

#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…

Built to be investor grade: Do you know the value of your restaurant?

In this episode of Founderology, Wayne Vacek, managing director of Founders Advisors, breaks down the one metric every Founder must track to drive growth, the…

Playa Bowls planting flag in Canada

October 21, 2025

Playa Bowls has signed a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc. to launch its first international expansion, with plans to open over 160 shops…

Veteran finance executive Earl Ellis named Panera Bread CFO

October 21, 2025

Panera Bread has appointed Earl Ellis as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

3 ways AI is revolutionizing inventory management

by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo

On-device Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing inventory management in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) by automating the error-prone, tedious process to…

Qdoba franchisee adding 20 locations to portfolio

October 20, 2025

Qdoba anounced that B Wild Investments through its affiliate 7 Star Restaurants has acquired 20 Qdoba restaurants in a move that significantly expands the…

Denver's Chili Shack unveils franchise plan, targeting 100 locations

October 20, 2025

Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain serving Mexican-American fare smothered in signature green chile, has launched a national franchise opportunity…

Unlocking Customer Growth: How AI Turns Customer Satisfaction Into Repeat Guests

This report delivers the strategic insights and practical playbook restaurant leaders need to turn guest satisfaction into retention and revenue. It breaks…

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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

October 17, 2025

&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.

Farmer Boys offers $100K rebate to drive multi-unit franchise growth

October 17, 2025

Farmer Boys, serving farm-fresh, made-to-order meals, has launched an area development agreement incentive program aimed at accelerating expansion by rewarding…

Inflight intelligence: Decoding flavor at 30,000 feet

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A foresight expert and a fast casual operator decode how drivers shape tomorrow’s menu.

Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix

October 16, 2025

Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…

How Blaze's Pizza HR strategy build growth culture

Stacey Gelber, VP of Human Resources at Blaze Pizza, joins hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler live from the Fast Casual Executive Summit to discuss the…

Firehouse Subs hits 1,400 restaurants

October 16, 2025

Firehouse Subs, a restaurant chain founded by two former firefighter brothers, opened its 1,400th restaurant Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the…

Jack in the Box selling Del Taco

October 16, 2025

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…