News & Media
Toastique opening in Texas
March 20, 2025
Toastique, a gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar founded in 2018, in Washington D.C., is opening in Laredo, Texas, at 1119 Fenwick Drive Suite.
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Dickey's opens full-service location in Philippines
March 19, 2025
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has landed in Manila, Philippines, opening its first location inside Parqal Mall near City of Dreams. The two-story restaurant seats 9…
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How to master the art of guest recovery
March 19, 2025
Every dropped plate, every lukewarm dish, every forgotten reservation — it stings. You pour your heart into your restaurant, and when things go wrong, it feels…
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6 digital trends driving fast casual profitability
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are done with relying on fragmented, third-party ordering platforms, according to the State of Digital Report created by Qu, a provider of a…
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Tous les Jours' beverage expert reveals 3 trends to watch
Alex Hager, beverage research and development manager, at Tous les Jours, predicts a surge on cake-inspired beverages like the Tiramisu Latte and drinks with a…
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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream scoops into franchising
March 19, 2025
After opening its first franchised location in Omaha, Kansas City's Betty Rae's Ice Cream is targeting St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa…
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Biscuit Belly opening 2nd Carolina store
March 18, 2025
Biscuit Belly opened its second Carolina location last month in Summerville, South Carolina.
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How 2 broke bartenders created thriving restaurant business
On the latest episode of the Founderology podcast, we sat down at the newest Tap Room location in Ronkonkoma, New York, to discuss the journey — the wins, the…
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Condado Tacos launches LTO inspired by guest data via Bikky
March 18, 2025
After customer data collected from Bikky revealed high reorder rates and guest retention for its Chicken Bacon Ranch taco, Condado Tacos added the Chicken…
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Ovation, Paytronix team for post-transaction feedback, hospitality data insights
March 17, 2025
Guest engagement platform Paytronix has teamed up with guest experience platform Ovation to provide brands with deeper analysis and insights from customer…
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Craveworthy acquires 2nd dessert concept
March 17, 2025
Two weeks after announcing that it acquired Big Chicken, Craveworthy Brands has purchased Kinnamōns, a cinnamon roll concept, based in Oregon and founded by…
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Go To Foods focused on co-branding, tech investments to fuel growth
March 17, 2025
GoTo Foods, the parent company of brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has plans…
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Captain D's going across the pond
March 13, 2025
Captain D's is entering the United Kingdom via a 20-unit agreement with CD's Holdings. The first will open in Kent in August with two restaurants following in…
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Penn Station's Jane McPherson reveals why fresh tech is important as fresh fries
Jane McPherson, SVP of Marketing at Ohio-based Penn Station East Coast Subs, discusses the brand's growth to 320 locations across 14 states, its selective tech…
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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…
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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…
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Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.
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Smoke’s Poutinerie launches 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO
March 12, 2025
Canada-based Smoke's Poutinerie's 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO is underway, giving customers a Buy One, Get One Free deal on its Jerk Chicken Poutine.
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Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'
March 11, 2025
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…
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Cheba Hut expands Arizona footprint
March 11, 2025
Cheba Hut, a counter-culture-themed sandwich shop known for its toasted subs, has opened its 11th Arizona store at 8776 E Shea Blvd, Suite 100, in Scottsdale.
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