Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

Biscuit Belly's secret ingredient: Single-shift success

Biscuit Belly CEO Chad Coulter shares how the single-shift operational model promotes work-life balance for employees, reduces costs for franchisees and…

Canada's Barrio Burrito Bar developing in Georgia

February 11, 2025

BurritoBar USA Inc. has awarded master franchise rights for the state of Georgia to open over 100 franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants. The brand…

Guzman y Gomez adding to Chicago presence

February 11, 2025

Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is entering the Chicago market when it opens three stores by year's end in Bucktown, Evanston and Des Plaines.

Cleaver & Co debuting 1st standalone restaurant

February 11, 2025

Cleaver & Co, a fast-casual restaurant offering elevated burgers and chicken sandwiches, will open its first brick-and-mortar location Saturday in Dallas.

Somedays Bakery debuts franchise offering

February 11, 2025

Queens, New York-based Somedays Bakery, an artisanal bakery serving croissants and La Colombe coffee, is opening its doors to franchise opportunities.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds 3 execs to leadership team

February 11, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Jonathan Biggs as chief operating officer and promoted Chris Sasser to chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe to general…

Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

Cherryh Cansler joins Paul Barron as co-host of Fast Casual Nation

February 10, 2025

Fast Casual Nation will be the restaurant industry's first in a Podcasting 3.0 revolution that will focus on new interactive engagement models and build a new…

Sandwich market increasing by $46.5B

February 10, 2025

The increasing popularity of breakfast sandwiches as well as restaurants adding more creative types of sandwiches to their menus are making the lunch staple…

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opening in Texas Walmart

February 10, 2025

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening within a Burleson, Texas-based Walmart Supercenter at 951 Wilshire Blvd.

Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.

Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America…

Tous les Jours launches loyalty app

February 6, 2025

Tous les Jours, offering over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has launched a loyalty app and program. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of…

Checkmate's integration with ezCater helping restaurants streamline catering

February 6, 2025

To help restaurants sync their menus and streamline catering operations, ezCater has launched a public menu API integrating with a variety of restaurant…

Japan-based Bread, Espresso & making US debut

February 6, 2025

Founded in 2009 in Japan, Bread, Espresso & will debut its first U.S. location by month's end in Redondo Beach, California.

Mooyah's tech investments paving way for 2025 growth

February 6, 2025

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a nearly 90-unit brand, reported that 2024 was one of its most successful years yet, seeing year-over-year same-store sales…

Savvy Sliders enters Mississippi

February 5, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened a location in Gulfport, Mississippi under the helm of Prime Hospitality Nola, according to a press release.

City BBQ collecting customer data to help plan growth

February 5, 2025

City BBQ is partnering with Bikky, a customer data platform for multi-unit restaurants, to collect guest insights as it makes expansion plans.