Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

3 ways to help franchisees navigate rising real estate costs

Craig Dunaway, chief operating officer of Penn Station, shares the strategies he uses to help franchise owners make smart location choices.

Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK

October 8, 2024

Canada's Fluffy Fluffy, an all-day brunch and breakfast cafe serving Japanese-style souffle pancakes, is adding locations by year's end to New York and New…

Tocaya launches individual boxed meals to elevate catering

October 8, 2024

Tocaya Modern Mexican is expanding its catering menu with individual boxed meals featuring three entree options:

Beef-A-Roo beefing up Kansas, Missouri presence

October 8, 2024

Beef-a-Roo is opening locations in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri, by year's end.

Perkins debuting fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Featuring a streamlined design and an elevated cafe experience, the 1,500-square-foot restaurant is half the size of a standard Perkins.

How catering can become next great revenue stream

October 8, 2024

As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…

Besties opening Toastique in Northern California

October 8, 2024

Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe founded in Washington D.C., is expanding to Northern California with its first location in Danville opening by year's…

Boorito is back at Chipotle

October 8, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition of giving discounts to loyalty members dressed in costumes on Halloween — Boorito — is back. Chipotle Rewards…

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

Paris Baguette opening in Brooklyn

October 7, 2024

Paris Baguette, a cafe concept of 4,000 locations with over 180 in North America, is opening in Brooklyn. Franchisees Susana Wu and Donna Wu secured real…

Craveworthy debuting co-branded Wing It On, Sigri Indian BBQ

October 7, 2024

Restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands is opening a co-branded Wing it On and Sigri Indian BBQ location in Newark, New Jersey, at 155 University Ave.

Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US

October 4, 2024

U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…

DoorDash launches marketing tools for restaurants

October 3, 2024

DoorDash has launched Ads Manager for Enterprise Restaurants, a platform offering self-serve tools to help businesses connect with customers, run campaigns and…

Cava rolling out Garlic Ranch Pita Chips

October 3, 2024

Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual brand, is launching Garlic Ranch Pita Chips — its first variation on the original pita chips. Available Oct. 7, the LTO…

The Budlong Southern Chicken serving Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles

October 3, 2024

Hot chicken concept The Budlong Southern Chicken, owned by Craveworthy Brands, is adding Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles, thanks to a partnership with…

Salad House appoints CMO

October 3, 2024

New Jersey-based Salad House, a fast casual health-focused franchise, has appointed its first chief marketing officer, Rev Ciancio.

How restaurants can automate successfully

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at QSR Next held virtually on Nov. 13 will address how restaurants can uncover automation opportunities and build a tech stack that delivers high ROI.

Apple spice knocking out pumpkin spice for fall's favorite flavor?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Apple Pie Spice is subtle, flexible and perfect for sweet and savory applications.

Chipotle makes Dubai debut

October 2, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant Wednesday in Dubai with international franchisee Alshaya Group. Located at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach…