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Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Detroit, m

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan discusses AI skepticism and trends.

Restaurants must think through the long term brand and customer consequences before lowering prices, introducing bundles, or stepping onto the discount treadmill. When PepsiCo anno

For many restaurant leaders, modernization had come with tradeoffs in the past. Restaurants have always been a people business. The core of our industry is authenticity, and the co

As Hungry Howie's EVP of Marketing, Simonte's immediate priority is meeting with and listening to franchisees to identify opportunities that strengthen local store performance whil

Dairy Queen offers $150,000 to $200,000 incentives to growth-ready franchisees.

I was next visited in Chicago by Craveworthy Brands executives Josh Halpern and Sam Stanovich, who joined the multi-concept operator as chief brand officer and SVP of franchise leadership, respectively, following Cravewo

Blaze Pizza, the nation’s leading fast-casual artisanal pizza brand, today announced the appointment of Lucas Bravo as Chief Financial Officer.

Valerie Kubizniak has worked at KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, since 2007, starting in Australia.

Texas remains one of Pepper Lunch’s most important growth markets. Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept with more than 570 locations across 17 countries

After coming to the U.S. from Morocco as a student, Crazy Pita President and Founder, Mehdi Zarhloul, has built Crazy Pita to be an important culinary force in Las Vegas and is offering families a special way to celebrate America.

Our Conversations series from the National Restaurant Association Show continues with Joel Bulger, CEO of multi-brand fast-casual platform WOWorks.

As Chief Development Officer, Holland will lead Zaxbys' aggressive growth strategy as the brand continues to cement its position as one of the most attractive franchised concepts i

The Stand expands with 22 locations and new menu items

Eco-Products is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste.

Jersey Mike's finished 2025 with 3,227 restaurants nationwide. Private equity’s appetite for franchises has surged over the past two years. Roark Capital bought Subway for nearly $

As the return-to-office movement accelerates, a familiar but newly energizing opportunity is emerging for operators: the workplace dining market. For restaurant operators, the grow

P. Terry’s Burger Stand, the Austin-based restaurant chain founded in 2005 and known for its people-first culture and commitment to community, today announced its transition to employee ownership through an Employee Owne

The Irving-Sugar Wing partnership is built on a foundation of authenticity, uncompromising quality, and dedication to Tampa Bay. Sugar Wing, Tampa Bay’s breakout fast-casual chicke

CEO Mark Davis discusses navigating investor expectations and managing market cannibalization after the coffee chain's transition to a public company.

Points of engagement remain key at Freddy's. Stopping by the booth next for our National Restaurant Association Conversations series was Tim Woodburn, VP of guest experience at Fre

Wendy’s is launching a limited-time Minions & Monsters-themed meal and a new Banana Frosty Swirl to drive traffic through a collaboration with the animated film franchise.

There’s still a question today about where Starbucks stands, nearly two years after CEO Brian Niccol joined the company. It remains a bit of a mystery what customers will experienc

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup!