The $600K gamble: Why Jae Kim nearly walked away from the Sharks

Jae Kim, founder of Chi'Lantro, joins Fast Casual Nation to share how he built a Korean-Tex Mex fusion brand from a single Austin food truck in 2010 into a…

The protein pivot: How customizable fast casuals win without reinventing the menu

By Peter Wiley, Vice President of Marketing and IT at Hot Head Burritos, explains fast casual brands don't have to build something new when it comes to pushing…

Whitepaper details how digital signage drives drive-thru success

March 26, 2026

The quick service restaurant industry, after having to pivot from COVID-19, is increasingly turning to digital signage for the drive-thru as it's become a…

How going digital helped Hawaiian Bros increase catering revenue

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Networld Media Group

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill turned to Lunchbox's digital catering platform to meet the growing demand for group orders. The move also allowed the Hawaiian…

Wonder pilots Indian cuisine concept

March 26, 2026

Wonder has added Indian cuisine brand Dabba to its mealtime platform with a pilot launch at four Philadelphia-area locations.

Miso Robotics’ Flippy Fry Station robot surpasses 5M baskets

March 26, 2026

Miso Robotics' AI-powered Flippy Fry Station robot has surpassed 5 million fried baskets across live restaurant operations.

Savor FM launches global syndication network for foodservice podcasters

March 26, 2026

Podcasts and digital media creators serving the foodservice industry now have a centralized platform to reach a massive, targeted audience following the launch…

Chicken Salad Chick hires Jill Thomas as chief marketing officer

March 25, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick, headquartered in Atlanta, has named Jill Thomas chief marketing officer.

Fatburger debuts in France

March 25, 2026

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger franchise in Paris, launching a planned 30-unit expansion across France. The restaurant is on Avenue du Général…

Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic…

How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen opens 10th location in Coconut Grove

March 24, 2026

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen launched its 10th South Florida location at 3015 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove, Florida. The restaurant began operations in February…

DoorDash launches relief program to address higher gas prices

March 24, 2026

San Francisco-based DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program aimed at offsetting rising gasoline costs for its delivery drivers, known as Dashers.

Handel’s Ice Cream hires Naveen Dasa as CFO

March 23, 2026

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.

Cheba Hut to open 7th Las Vegas location

March 23, 2026

Cheba Hut, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced it will open its seventh Las Vegas location March 29 at 6485 N. Durango Drive in Centennial Hills.

How to knock down blocks, power up your pivot points

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To break through the "Founder’s pivot point," leaders must transition from micromanagement to scalability by documenting standards, delegating outcomes…

Walk-On’s partners with Cole Swindell, plans Nashville location

March 20, 2026

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has expanded its franchise efforts by teaming up with Jamie Daniel of Daniel Hospitality Group, according to a company press release.

bb.q Chicken updates rewards program

March 20, 2026

Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.

Bonchon hires Blas Escarcega as chief development officer

March 20, 2026

Bonchon, a global Korean fried chicken chain, has named industry veteran Blas Escarcega as its chief development officer to spearhead the brand's aggressive…

Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling joins Portillo’s as chief development officer

March 19, 2026

Portillo's has named Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling chief development officer. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the company said she will oversee development, real…