Everbowl launches smoothie line

April 25, 2022

Southern California-based Everbowl is giving conscious eaters another way to fuel their active lifestyles with a line of four healthy smoothie concoctions.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit adding 8 U.S. locations in May

April 25, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a fast casual concept serving Texas-style barbecue, continues to expand with eight planned openings in May, according to a company press…

Hot Chikn Kitchn plans to open 200 locations

April 25, 2022

Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves up Nashville-style food kicked up with signature premium sauces, plans to add 200 more locations with…

Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer

April 25, 2022

Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

Hot Chikn Kitchn accepting cryptocurrency for franchise fees

April 22, 2022

Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves Nashville-style food, plans to open 200 locations by signing several franchise deals over the next three…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reports Q1 sales increase

April 22, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reported sales in Q1 of 2022 increased 4% compared to the year prior and 11% over 2020. In 2021 sales came in 13% over 202…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Whataburger names chief people officer

April 21, 2022

Whataburger has hired Peggy Rubenzer as SVP and chief people officer. She has over 30 years in the human resources industry, building people teams at True Food…

Which Wich customers hungry for cryptocurrency?

April 21, 2022

Realizing that only one in seven Americans has purchased cryptocurrency, despite significant media attention on the topic, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches wants…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Cafe Rio testing curbside

April 21, 2022

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, which has locations in Utah, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming, has…

Father-daughter duo opening Ike's in Denver

April 21, 2022

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has signed a lease for its first location in the Denver area, marking the brand's entry into the state of…

Focus Brands continues 'digital transformation' with latest hire

April 21, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Tim Voss as chief…

3 Reasons Why 4G LTE and 5G Routers Are the Best Sources of Connectivity for Kiosks

In a consumer-driven, convenience-oriented environment — where self-service is for many a preferred way to order food, check-in for a flight or check out…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 3rd Missouri location

April 20, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has opened in Columbia, Missouri, marking its third restaurant in the state. Located at 300 Brickton Road and featuring a drive-thru and…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Hero Brands appoints development director

April 19, 2022

Hero Brands, which owns German Doner Kebab, has appointed Salman Siddiqui as its group corporate development director, to help grow both brands. Siddiqui has…

Big Chicken making big waves in Florida

April 19, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken, which has over 150 locations in its franchise development pipeline, has added Florida and Arkansas to its list of states…