HMS Host

Co-founder Shawn Lalehzarian shares how his experience opening 50 airport locations for HMS Host informed the development of his hot chicken franchise.

Donatos Pizza is opening its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant in June, in partnership with Appetronix, at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

P.F. Chang's has expanded its airport locations, with new openings in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Bengaluru, and Guadalajara.

Established airport concessions leader JV Ventures will lead this milestone project, spearheaded by Vice President, Leila Day, and JV’s Director of Airport Operations Mark Palmore.

BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza expand to nontraditional locations

Scooter's Coffee CEO Joe Thornton brings 40 years of experience to the role.

Franchise Update magazine highlights the importance of mentoring in the first quarter issue.

Scooter's Coffee names Joe Thornton as its next CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

Southern Grounds hires former Firehouse Subs franchise development executive to develop and implement U.S. franchising strategy.

Johnny Rockets has opened a new location at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, as part of its international expansion efforts.

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Joe Thornton joins Scooter's Coffee as President, helping drive the brand's expansion goals and franchise support.

DALLAS, TX, September 02, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ - Venture X®, a membership-based workspace community, celebrates its newest location opening in Dallas, TX.

Wing It On! signs a new five-unit deal to expand in Atlanta, with franchisees bringing restaurant and business experience.

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Roy Rogers Restaurants announces the opening of two new franchise locations in travel plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, operated by HMSHost, its largest franchisee.

Cousins Subs opens first airport location at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

1.3 million business travelers fuel QSR and fast casual growth daily.

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Panera expands into the airport segment, signing a multi-unit development agreement with HMSHost to open locations in airports and travel plazas.

Chick-fil-A tests a new service feature, Kallpod, at three of its Houston franchise locations, seeing a 500% increase in re-order revenue at one location.

Kallpod provides a technological solution to help address the needs of guests in real-time, streamlining the guest experience.

Autogrill partnered with Kallpod to increase customer service in airports throughout the country, using a custom communication tool to connect customers directly with their server.

Restaurant technology has evolved, but human interaction remains a priority, with devices like Kallpod facilitating seamless engagement between staff and guests.