La Madeleine opens 1st Tennessee restaurant

March 19, 2026

La Madeleine opened its first Tennessee restaurant March 18 at 105 Legacy Pointe Blvd. in Mt. Juliet. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting are scheduled for…

Square report: Neighborhood customers generate 6 times more revenue for local businesses

March 18, 2026

Community "regulars" are key profit drivers for local businesses, generating six times more revenue than transient customers through higher tips and repeat…

Beef costs jump 32%, burger prices rise 14% since 2023

March 18, 2026

Hamburger menu prices increased 14% from January 2023 to December 2025, while federal Food Away From Home inflation rose about 13% during the same period…

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Names Shawna Snyder Chief Operating Officer to Drive Strategic National Growth

Industry veteran brings decades of multi-unit growth experience as Big Dave’s builds the operational backbone to support national expansion following recent…

Papa Johns Selects Deliverect to Modernize Delivery Operations Across U.S. Restaurants

AI-powered platform unifies in-house and third-party fulfillment, powering enterprise-scale digital ordering

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

Bambu opens inside Colorado Walmart Supercenter

March 17, 2026

Just over a month after announcing a partnership with Walmart stores, Vietnamese dessert chain Bambu has opened a inside a Walmart Supercenter in Westminster…

Panera expands caffeinated, caffeine-free options

March 12, 2026

Panera Bread has launched two beverage lines, Frescas and Energy Refreshers, introducing four flavors infused with real fruit. The launch comes alongside a new…

&pizza launches protein-forward menu

March 6, 2026

&pizza, and its sister company Tijuana Flats, owned by Latitude Food Group, have put a protein-forward menu across both brands to better serve guests…

Big Dave’s locks in supply chain partnerships to supercharge expansion

February 27, 2026

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is charging full-speed ahead with its national expansion, cementing its supply chain infrastructure through a double-shot of strategic…

Freddy's Frozen Custard launches senior meals

February 27, 2026

While most fast casuals focus their menu innovation on building the next generation of kid-sized meals, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is taking a…

Don't bet the house on GLP-1: Why 'Everyday Health' is the better menu strategy

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The modern restaurant menu has become a casino floor. The lighting is dimmed to hide the margins, the air is thick with the scent of "better-for-you" trends…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations, Gong cha

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In today's Speaker Spotlight, we are highlighting Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations at Gong cha Americas, who will be sharing…

The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos

Unlock the proven systems top restaurant operators use to scale without chaos. If you’re stuck juggling fires across 10–25 locations, this guide shows you the…

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Urban Plates expands grass-fed burger lineup

February 16, 2026

Urban Plates is expanding its grass-fed burger lineup with the introduction of three new chef-crafted burgers, Bacon Cheeseburger, Avocado Cheeseburger and…

Stoner's Pizza Joint celebrates National Pizza Day with $4.20 pizza, heart-shaped pizza

February 9, 2026

Recovering from the big game? Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is serving up the ultimate post-game recovery with a can't miss National Pizza Day offer. The…

&pizza puts polarizing veggie on pizza

February 3, 2026

Washington D.C.-based &pizza has never shied away from adding unusual toppings on its pizzas. The list includes cracked eggs, elote sauce and corn and…

Barberitos, Garbanzo, Saladworks launch protein-packed LTOs

February 1, 2026

WOWorks, the parent company of several health-focused restaurant chains, has launched a suite of limited-time menu offerings across its Barberitos, Garbanzo…

Chipotle doubling pace of 'new product launches,' chicken al pastor returning

January 27, 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back chicken al pastor for a limited time, marking the first move in an aggressive 2026 menu strategy that will see the…

Original ChopShop reports 9th consecutive year of profitability

January 27, 2026

Original ChopShop reported record annual sales for 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of profitability as it prepares for a four-store expansion across…