That reality offers confidence Nothing Bundt Cakes’ projected FDD openings for 2025 illustrate what’s ahead from a store count perspective. The company expects 123 locations (all franchised) to open ...

As grocery aisles start to mirror drive-thru menus, fast food chains are facing a critical moment, especially when it comes to one of their most craveable assets: sauces. From Chick-fil-A to Popeyes, ...

Peak Rock Capital announced Monday that it has sold Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The nearly 90-year-old franchise has more than 375 shops across 14 states. Peak Rock has owned ...

While much of the hospitality industry is chasing automation, shrinking labor and looking for ways to cut costs at all costs, some brands are leaning in the other direction and doubling down on what ...

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the nation’s leading island-inspired fast-casual brand, has partnered with Superorder to elevate customer engagement and optimize feedback collection across its 230+ locations ...

Notably, in the race to gain share amid fewer restaurant occasions to go around these days, Snack Wrap buyers said they would be eating at other restaurants less frequently because the Snack Wrap was ...

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made to Order donuts, is cranking up the fun this summer with the launch of two exciting new programs that are sure to make waves and satisfy sweet ...

If there’s one thing that’s held true for Maria Rivera over her career, from U.S. president of Krispy Kreme to roles at Darden, Logan’s Roadhouse, Caesar’s Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and, ...

Jeff Perera began Jeff’s Bagel Run as a labor of love, making New York-style bagels in his home kitchen to treat his wife Danielle when she returned home from work. On his journey to create the ...

McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap, and it’s not just a cheap play for clout; it’s a cultural force and a masterclass in nostalgia done right. We’re in the midst of a full-blown nostalgia boom ...

Big Chicken, the fast casual sensation founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, is turning up the heat in Gilbert with new local ownership and a renewed commitment to delivering BIG ...

Andy’s Frozen Custard, home of the World’s Finest Frozen Custard, is shaking things up this summer with the launch of an all-new drink category: Andy’s Soda Shoppe, a retro-inspired menu full of fizzy ...