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Executives from Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, and Firehouse Subs will address the impact of operational complexity on unit-level margins at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.
Under CEO Ken Caldwell, the fast-casual pizza brand is debuting a streamlined 2,000-square-foot footprint and optimized kitchen workflows to improve speed and efficiency.
Eric Murphy owns 105 Papa Johns units across six states.
The Filipino chicken giant is launching its North American franchise program with a stringent vetting process that prioritizes cultural alignment over rapid unit growth.
A Dallas-based franchisee highlights how a drive-thru format and deep community roots have sustained the highest-grossing TCBY location for over two decades.
Latitude Food Group CEO James O’Reilly is implementing a centralized platform model to drive operational discipline and unit growth for &pizza and Tijuana Flats.
Taco Cabana is launching its first major out-of-state franchise expansion by targeting contiguous markets through a new smaller-footprint prototype.
The Alabama-based chicken finger pioneer is leveraging a simplified five-item menu and owner-operator partnerships to reach a 100-unit expansion milestone.
Hungry Howie’s has partnered with the DoorDash Commerce Platform to completely overhaul its digital ecosystem — including a rebuilt app, unified customer feedback system and a new flexible loyalty program launching in 20
Golden Chick launches 'Gimme That Golden' campaign to compete with QSR giants
Kahala Brands pairs Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof.
Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz discusses the leadership strategies and core values required to maintain brand identity during rapid fast-casual expansion and international growth.
Church’s Texas Chicken is slashing construction costs by 50% through smaller, high-efficiency footprints designed to accelerate urban market penetration and franchise development.
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An experienced independent restaurateur in Virginia is diversifying his portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise to benefit from established corporate support systems.
Latitude Food Group partners with The 90s Venture to bring &pizza to India
A national non-profit provides emergency financial assistance to food and beverage employees facing personal crises, filling a critical gap in industry benefits.
Brian Bailey discusses his journey from delivery driver to operating 160 Domino's locations, emphasizing a people-centric approach to scaling a large-scale franchise organization.
Restaurant chains are evolving from transactional digital ordering to guest-centric experiences by utilizing AI-driven geofencing, dedicated make lines, and sophisticated timing models.
Multi-unit operator Dion Firooznia discusses his transition from an hourly employee to an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee managing a portfolio of five locations.
Marketing leaders for multi-unit brands are shifting toward authentic content and AI-driven search optimization to drive sustained foot traffic to restaurant locations.
Co-founder Shawn Lalehzarian shares how his experience opening 50 airport locations for HMS Host informed the development of his hot chicken franchise.
The pizza giant saw a 6.6% drop in first-quarter net income, citing valuation swings in its China master franchise and a general slowdown in consumer spending.
Industry experts discuss how restaurant franchises are moving beyond one-off influencer posts to build authentic content engines and drive local store marketing through micro-influencers.