Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

2026's Top 7 food-packaging trends revealed

As margins become tighter and consumers scrutinize their spending more closely, the fast casual segment must ensure that customers feel they are getting real…

The power of why: no budget needed

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Founders are encouraged to anchor their leadership, decision-making and momentum to their "why," which is presented as their most powerful, zero-cost asset for…

Inside the Founder shift: What 2025 sparked and why 2026 is ready to ignite

In our final Founderology podcast episode of the year, Cherryh and I sat down to reflect on the moments that mattered, the shifts that shaped us and the…

Potbelly adding 50 locations in 2026

December 15, 2025

Potbelly Sandwich Works plans to open 50 locations in 2026, a significant expansion that will push the chain past the 500-store milestone as it pursues a…

Smashburger's comeback: A conversation with Tom Ryan and Jim Sullivan

Chipotle reaches 4,000th restaurant milestone with Kansas opening

December 15, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill marked a major corporate milestone Friday, opening its 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas, moving the chain past the halfway point…

Dave's Hot Chicken tops Yelp's 2025 'Most Loved Brands'

December 12, 2025

Three of the top five spots went to fast casual chains, with Korean fried chicken franchise bb.q Chicken taking No. 3 and California burger icon In-N-Out…

Top 10 Trends in Restaurant Technology

As the restaurant landscape evolves, operators increasingly rely on technology to remain profitable and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Presented by Oracle

National Restaurant Association seeks solutions to penny shortage

December 11, 2025

The National Restaurant Association is seeking solutions to the national penny shortage. The shortage means operators can't order pennies from their local…

White Rhino Coffee acquires Emporium Pies

December 11, 2025

White Rhino Coffee, a Dallas-based specialty coffee company, has acquired Emporium Pies, a North Texas dessert chain known for its handcrafted pastries.

Starbucks reveals 9 most-viral drinks of 2025

December 11, 2025

Starbucks released a list of its most viral customized beverages of 2025, highlighting how social media trends created by customers and employees continue to…

Corporate Growth or Franchise Expansion: Choosing the Best Path Forward

What's the next step for your restaurant? This whitepaper helps entrepreneurs evaluate whether to continue growing through corporate-owned locations or…

Presented by Franchise Growth Partners

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline is January 11, 2026.

Osmow's brings classic Mediterranean food to Canada, US markets

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Part 7 in our Founderology Forum's Founders: Take 5 looks at Osmow's, a Mediterranean brand in Canada that is expanding to the U.S.

Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.

Menu strategy: Combating inflation and ‘protein fatigue’ with pork

In this episode of the "Restaurant Operator Podcast," host Cherryh Cansler sits down with Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof of the National Pork Board and Eddie Flores…

Presented by National Pork Board

Silverlake Ramen and CloudKitchens Launch New Partnership - Launching in Anaheim

As of November 17th, Silverlake Ramen is serving their signature ramen in a ghost kitchen in Anaheim, CA.

Naf Naf grill opening at Love's Travel Stop in Missouri

December 8, 2025

Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual brand serving fresh-baked pita, hand-carved shawarma and bold Middle Eastern flavors, is opening next week inside a Love's Travel…

Emerging Sports, Emerging Restaurant Opportunities

Sports that may have been overlooked in the past are capturing the public’s imagination and creating fresh opportunities for restaurant operators. These new…

Presented by Kraft Heinz