Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO

June 17, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.

No tax on tips? Ask restaurant workers, not politicians

by Tal Clark — CEO, Instant Financial

Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, discusses findings from a survey revealing workers' opinions on eliminating taxes on tips.

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Tiki Taco triples footprint with Bikky guest insights

June 17, 2025

Tiki Taco, specializing in Southern California-style tacos and burritos, is tripling its footprint to nine locations by fall 2025, attributing significant…

KYU igniting NYC lunch scene with to-go concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Featuring a walk-up window offering a selection of sandwich versions of the upscale restaurant's most popular dishes, desserts and custom-crafted beverages…

Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products

June 17, 2025

The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…

Revealed: High costs of restaurant safety shortcuts

Nathan Leathers, the founder of Kitchen Guard, discusses how proper risk management, high-quality leadership and strategic financial planning are the keys to…

#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's

June 16, 2025

Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…

Former Raising Cane's exec named COO of Smalls Sliders

June 16, 2025

Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept, has named Clint Penfield as chief operating officer. He brings more than two decades of experience from Raising…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

Randy's Donuts expanding in Mexico, UAE

June 13, 2025

Southern California-based Randy's Donuts is expanding its international presence with franchise partnerships in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.

L&L Hawaiian co-founder publishes franchising guidebook

June 13, 2025

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue co-Founder Eddie Flores Jr. is offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and current franchise owners in his book…

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

Presented by Palmer Digital Group

Savory invests in Asian street food concept

June 12, 2025

Savory Fund, which has helped scale restaurant brands including Swig and Mo' Bettahs, is hoping to do the same for Hawkers, an Asian street food concept…

Fuzzy’s piloting full-service model

June 12, 2025

Fuzzy's Taco Shop is offering a full-service dining experience with Monday's opening of a Fuzzy's Tacos and Margs, in Sugar Land, Texas, at 1912 Wescott Ave.

How Bonchon is conquering small-town America

On this episode of Fast Casual Nation host Cherryh Cansler chats wtih Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai about how Korean fried chicken is taking over Middle America with…

proXES Inc. showcases universal mixers, offers supplies to the restaurant industry

proXES Inc. showcased its universal mixers at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. proXES Inc. offers a wide variety of kitchen equipment and…

Presented by ProXES, Inc.

Starbucks testing AI-powered virtual assistants

June 11, 2025

Starbucks has introduced Green Dot Assist, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant designed to support the coffee giant's baristas in coffeehouses globally.

Demand for Mediterranean flavors driving Shawarma Press expansion

June 10, 2025

Shawarma Press is expanding its brick-and-mortar franchise locations and digital kitchen concepts across the U.S. as Mediterranean cuisine continues its rise…

White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings

June 10, 2025

Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…