How to make, sell creative pizzas in modern industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Pizza Marketplace editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler catches up with Andrew Scudera Jr., owner of The Original…

Fuzzy's opening in Wisconsin

October 9, 2023

Fuzzy's Taco Shop opened its first Wisconsin restaurant on Monday in Weston. Owned and operated by Starboard Group Restaurants, the 3,100-square-foot…

Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…

El Pollo Loco hires former Qdoba exec as CMO

October 6, 2023

El Pollo Loco Inc. has hired Jill Adams as CMO. The former SVP of Marketing at Qdoba previously worked at Jack in the Box but mostly recently served as VP of…

Shipley Do-Nuts rolling into Charlotte

October 6, 2023

Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a development deal with Charlotte-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open its first North Carolina locations in late…

Fast casual industry up 11.5% by 2027

October 6, 2023

The U.S. fast casual market is increasing by $55.4 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.56%, according to report by Technavio, which said that…

Newk's brand refresh adding 'a little extra'

October 5, 2023

Newk's Eatery has rebranded with the tagline "Extra with Every Bite" to amplify the little extras that guests love about the restaurant, said CMO Denise Pedini.

Smashburger, Woworks, Craveworthy leaders revealing menu optimization tips

October 5, 2023

Optimizing menus across channels is one of the most important tools restaurants have when it comes to increasing customer satisfaction. Happy customers equal…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe surpasses 1,330 cafes

October 5, 2023

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through Q3 of 2023, reporting positive same-store sales, opening 141 cafes and signing…

Port of Subs entering Colorado with 20-unit deal

October 5, 2023

Port of Subs, a 50-year sandwich brand founded in Nevada, has signed a deal to bring 20 units to the Denver area. Having recently been acquired by a…

Slim Chickens adds 2 UK locations

October 5, 2023

In partnership with multi-unit operating group Boparan Restaurant Group, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening a location in Bury St. Edmonds as well as…

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse taps former Del Taco president as CEO

October 4, 2023

As part of its strategy for nationwide expansion, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has hired Del Taco's former president Chad Gretzema as CEO. During his tenure…

Toastique entering Cali

October 4, 2023

Toastique, a toast, juice and smoothie chain with 20 locations is now open in Newport Beach, California. Under the direction of Rhea Cayenne, the store is…

Crazy Pita landing in Houston

October 3, 2023

Crazy Pita, a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant with a Moroccan-themed menu founded in Las Vegas, is opening its first Houston location on Oct. 24 in Sugar…

Smoothie King outpacing industry growth via menu innovation, franchisee communication

Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim details how the brand is outpacing industry growth projections.

Freddy's opens 500th location

October 3, 2023

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its 500th restaurant, 608 SW Wilshire Blvd., in Burleson, Texas.

Guthrie’s opens 2nd Mississippi location

October 3, 2023

Olive Branch, Mississippi, chicken finger fans may get their fix from Guthrie's, the state's second location. located 8277 McGregor Crossing.

Chipotle testing digital makeline

October 3, 2023

Three months after unveiling the Autocado, an avocado-processing cobotic prototype that cuts, cores and peels avocados, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that…

Scooter's launches $1 menu

October 2, 2023

Scooter's Coffee has created a Dollar Delights Menu featuring items priced at $1. Options include mini donuts, brewed coffee, an extra shot of espresso, sweet…

Water Conservation in Restaurants: A Sustainable Step Forward

As concerns about water scarcity grow, so does the importance of its conservation. Recognizing this, we wanted to pinpoint areas of water conservation that…