Voxie Introduces "Franchise Hub" to Empower Franchise Networks with Enhanced Marketing Control and Flexibility

ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2024 -- Voxie, a leading SMS marketing platform trusted by brands like Sonic Drive-In, Oxi Fresh, Edible Arrangements, and the…

Rock N' Roll Sushi rolling into Walmart

October 24, 2024

Marking its 13th Florida unit and 73rd systemwide, Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening next week inside a Walmart Supercenter in Niceville, Florida.

Colleges embracing boba drinks

October 24, 2024

With the global bubble tea market projected to reach $5.49 billion by 2031, it makes sense that 86% of college students have expressed a desire to see boba…

How Taziki's Mediterranean Café Skyrocketed Survey Volume - Ovation Case Study

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine, has achieved significant success through its partnership with Ovation. Taziki’s…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

The $70 Billion Opportunity: Actionable Strategies For Catering Growth

With the U.S. catering market hovering around $70B and more companies returning to the office, restaurants are more focused than ever on ways to scale their…

Presented by Checkmate

Cheba Hut expanding to Iowa

October 23, 2024

Cheba Hut is rolling into Iowa when it opens by year's end in the Des Moines area before expanding to other locations around the state. Franchisee Mistene…

Nominations open for FastCasual's 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

October 23, 2024

Nominations close Oct. 31

Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

Lenny's Subs Celebrates Lenny's Day with Exciting New Beverage Lineup in Partnership with Botrista

Enjoy vibrant new drinks and support your local neighborhood on October 25th!

Crunchtime unveils AI forecasting

October 22, 2024

Crunchtime, a provider of operations management solutions for the restaurant industry, has incorporated a custom-built machine learning algorithm into its…

Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2025' report

October 22, 2024

Pizza Marketplace's fourth annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2025 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is Oct. 31.

16 Handles launches Squid Ink Black Matcha fro-yo

October 22, 2024

16 Handles is getting in on the games with the launch of a Squid Ink Black Matcha frozen yogurt flavor coinciding with "Squid Game: Season 2" on Dec. 26 on…

10 local restaurant SEO tips to boost restaurant revenue

by Bhagwati Bhushan Mishra — Founder and CEO, Fleksa

Did you know that over 80% of consumers search online before deciding where to eat?

Blue Marlin Partners, Trive Capital take majority ownership of Mo’ Bettahs

October 22, 2024

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has sold a majority stake to Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital. Savory Fund, Mo' Bettahs' founders and Crewe Capital will…

Flying Biscuit spreading its wings

October 21, 2024

Flying Biscuit Cafe, a 35-unit chain founded in Atlanta in 1993, added five locations this year and is opening 15 in 2025.

Togo's promotes CFO to CEO

October 21, 2024

Togo's Sandwiches has appointed its CFO, Matt Dowling, to CEO, following Glenn Lunde's decision to step down. Dowling has held dual positions previously while…

Dave Thomas's grandson opens Minnie Bird in Illinois

October 18, 2024

Minnie Bird, a partnership between Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, and Venture Kitchen, opened this week at 1428 N. Meacham Road in…

Krak Boba opening in Indiana

October 18, 2024

Boba brand Krak Boba is opening its 17th franchise location, its first in Indiana, this weekend in Notre Dame at 1234 N Eddy St., in South Bend, Indiana.

Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint

October 18, 2024

Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…