Potbelly Sandwich Shop rewards Perks Members with BOGO

September 14, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is rewarding its Perks Members with a limited-time offer, according to a press release. On Sept. 18 and 19, members who buy one…

FAT Brands CEO discusses third-party delivery

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn talks with Cherryh Cansler of Fast Casual about his push for delivery in his keynote speech at the Restaurant Franchising …

How foodservice industry can collaborate to improve food traceability

The foodservice industry needs to improve trading partner collaboration so food contamination can be pinpointed and the impact can be minimized. There are…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches franchise plan for Florida

September 13, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has announced its franchise development plans for the Orlando and Tampa areas and is currently seeking qualified entrepreneurs to open…

Pancheros Mexican Grill welcomes VP of marketing

September 13, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has appointed Ryan Murrin as vice president of marketing, according to a press release.

Zoup to open in Malvern

September 11, 2018

Zoup is set to open its first Malvern, Philadelphia, location on Sept. 24, under the direction of five-time franchisees Paul and Julie Diaz, according to a…

Nekter Juice Bar partners with Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates

September 11, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar has aligned with three third-party delivery providers, Grubhub, Doordash and Postmates, to make it easier for guests to get Nekter Juice Bar…

Melt Shop opens in Staten Island Mall

September 10, 2018

Melt Shop is opening its location in the Staten Island Mall, marking Melt Shop's first location in Staten Island, according to a press release.

Captain D's opens Plano location

September 10, 2018

Captain D's opened its franchised location today in Plano, Texas. This location marks the brand's fifteenth statewide, according to a press release. 

Zoup to open in Northern Kentucky

September 7, 2018

Zoup! is opening a location this fall in Florence, Kentucky -- part of the metro Cincinnati market, according to a press release. 

Moe's Southwest Grill celebrates free queso day

September 6, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill's ninth annual free queso day is Sept. 20, according to a press release. All fans who visit a Moe's restaurant will be treated to a…

Potbelly serves up free shakes

September 6, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering free shakes today through Sunday, according to a press release, to customers who say #FreeShakeFriday upon ordering.

Taboonette Middleterranean launches franchise program

September 6, 2018

New York City restaurant Taboon is now franchising its fast casual concept — Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen — in select markets across the United States…

Milan Starbucks to open

September 5, 2018

Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan will open its doors this week after months of training and preparation, according to a press release.

Zoup CEO talks growing pains

Eric Ersher, founder of Zoup, talks with Hughes' Tom Tang about the challenges of growing and success.

Starbucks launches community-based program to help local causes

August 27, 2018

Starbucks and Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, have launched Starbucks Service Fellows, an employer-led…

Smoothie King celebrates 1000th store

August 24, 2018

Smoothie King opened its 1,000th store  Thursday, in Richardson, Texas, according to a press release.

How 1 couple is proving tacos save lives

by Katie Shipp — intern, networld media group

Tacos 4 Life is no ordinary taco enterprise. For every taco sold the fast casual provides a meal to a hungry family.

Blaze's new pie boasts built-in heat source

August 22, 2018

Blaze Pizza customers are getting "burned" in a good way with the brand's new Hot Link Signature Pizza, featuring house-made spicy red sauce. The offering is…

Your Pie LTO combines 2 late summer favorites in 1 pie

August 16, 2018

Your Pie is tapping into the late summer early fall favorites of barbecue and macaroni and cheese for its latest LTO, the BBQ Mac 'N Cheese Pie, available…