Fazoli’s breaking breadsticks in Utah

October 11, 2024

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fazoli's, and 17 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development agreement with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group…

Crazy Pita launches crowdfunding campaign

October 11, 2024

Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill is launching a crowdfunding campaign with Andes Capital and CrowdCheck as part of a national expansion…

Rusty Taco hires marketing director, operational support

October 10, 2024

Rusty Taco has added three executives to its leadership team including the appointment of the brand's director of marketing, Natalie Johnson. Roland Wayment…

C-store parent company launches 3 virtual restaurant brands

October 10, 2024

EG America, the owner and operator of over 1,500 convenience stores, including the Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Minit…

Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

October 10, 2024

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.

More Profitable Delivery: A 30 Day Plan

With more than 50% of household food budgets being spent at restaurants, delivery is becoming more important to many operators. Follow this 30-day plan to…

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7 Days to More Profitable Delivery

The path to improving your restaurant’s delivery system is a lengthy one. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait months or even years to see significant…

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Carl L Karcher Group opening 20 Pepper Lunch units

October 9, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born experiential fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed a 20-unit deal with the Carl L. Karcher…

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

3 ways to help franchisees navigate rising real estate costs

Craig Dunaway, chief operating officer of Penn Station, shares the strategies he uses to help franchise owners make smart location choices.

Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK

October 8, 2024

Canada's Fluffy Fluffy, an all-day brunch and breakfast cafe serving Japanese-style souffle pancakes, is adding locations by year's end to New York and New…

Tocaya launches individual boxed meals to elevate catering

October 8, 2024

Tocaya Modern Mexican is expanding its catering menu with individual boxed meals featuring three entree options:

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops Welcomes “The Sammie,” Creates Wholly New Size Category on Menus Nationwide

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, which and was recently named both among the Top 100 Movers & Shakers in the United States by Fast Casual and among the Fastest…

Beef-A-Roo beefing up Kansas, Missouri presence

October 8, 2024

Beef-a-Roo is opening locations in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri, by year's end.

Perkins debuting fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Featuring a streamlined design and an elevated cafe experience, the 1,500-square-foot restaurant is half the size of a standard Perkins.

How catering can become next great revenue stream

October 8, 2024

As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…

Besties opening Toastique in Northern California

October 8, 2024

Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe founded in Washington D.C., is expanding to Northern California with its first location in Danville opening by year's…

Boorito is back at Chipotle

October 8, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition of giving discounts to loyalty members dressed in costumes on Halloween — Boorito — is back. Chipotle Rewards…

Golden Chick Partners with Qu to Streamline Operations, Elevate the Guest Experience & Support Future Growth

Golden Chick Unlocks Growth Opportunities and Streamlines Operations with Qu’s Unified Commerce Platform.

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.