Chef Michael Symon serving holiday LTOs at Kitchen Works

November 20, 2025

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Symon is bringing a taste of gourmet holiday cheer to workplaces nationwide with his limited-edition Festive Dark…

Potbelly names Jennifer Durham SVP franchising, development

November 20, 2025

Potbelly has hired Jennifer Durham to be senior vice president of franchising and development. She will accelerate franchise recruitment and overseeing market…

Former Popeyes, Krispy Kreme executive leading Jersey Mike's international growth

November 20, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Andrew "Andy" Skehan as president of international. The restaurant industry veteran will spearhead the company's global expansion…

You're Not a Bad Restaurant Manager. You're Just Stuck in the Nagging Cycle.

Great leaders don't chase down tasks; they build systems. Instead of chasing after people in the work chat, it's time to use a work chat app that has built-in…

Shake Shack testing robot deliveries in Chicago

November 19, 2025

Shake Shack is partnering with Coco Robotics to introduce autonomous, zero-emission robot delivery service for its customers in Chicago, facilitated through…

Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech

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

Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.

Nominations open for 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch

November 19, 2025

Nominations are open for the 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch special report, which highlights the most promising new concepts in the restaurant industry.

How Stonefire Grill turned top side dish into national holiday

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO David Youngberg reveals the strategy, operational discipline, and emotional connection that transformed a menu staple into a national cultural moment.

The next great restaurant differentiator: Staying 'always on'

by Amir Hudda — CEO, Qu

Jack in the Box, Golden Corral, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Blaze Pizza and Golden Chick didn't miss a beat in October when a massive cloud outage brought parts of…

Wagamama USA hires Jonathan Rohland to lead culinary operations

November 19, 2025

Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant brand, has hired Jonathan Rohland as senior director of culinary operations to oversee menu innovation, culinary operations…

The Best Work Chat App for Restaurant Owners Who Care About Work-Life Balance

Personal chat apps fuel restaurant staff burnout by blurring work-life boundaries. The solution? A dedicated work chat app where you can silence after-hours…

With rising costs, restaurants can’t afford to ignore retention

by Tal Clark — CEO, Instant Financial

Replacing a single frontline hourly employee averages $5,684, once you factor in recruiting, onboarding, training and lost productivity.

Starbucks self-order kiosks arrive in Seoul

November 18, 2025

Starbucks Korea has debuted two self-order kiosks at its Myeong-dong branch in central Seoul.

The essential insights every Founder needs to scale with clarity, strength and intentionality

Zane Tarence shares perspectives with the speed of someone who has spent decades in the trenches and still wakes up hungry for the next challenge. He moves…

Panera CEO unveils 'RISE' strategy to change company trajectory

November 18, 2025

Panera Bread CEO Paul Carbone has revealed an ambitious transformation plan, "Panera RISE," in hopes of guiding the company's next phase of growth and…

Clay Dover leaving Velvet Taco

November 18, 2025

Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover is leaving Velvet Taco to take on a new opportunity.

From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

5 ways fast casuals can reduce COGS without sacrificing quality

by chad, Chad Coulter — CEO, Biscuit Belly

Biscuit Belly co-founder and CEO Chad Coulter shares cost-management insights and strategies to help operators protect profitability while maintaining brand…

Beyond the Price Tag: Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership of Your Kitchen Tools

The doors open. A wave of guests arrives, and the dinner rush hits full peak. In a high-volume restaurant, catering event, or banquet operation, success hinges…

How to unlock your inner rock star and inspire your team to greatness

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

True leadership, or "rock star leadership," moves beyond simple task management to inspire teams by leading with energy, passion, authenticity and a commanding…