McDonald's Launches New Era of Growth
McDonald’s welcomes Bryan Brown as chief development officer, leveraging his experience to drive store modernization and support the “NEXT” strategy for franchisees and teams.
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Bad Ass Coffee Expands via Nontraditional Venues
Bad Ass Coffee accelerates growth with travel plazas, kiosks and more, adding nontraditional units and planning airport concessions as franchising rebounds.
franchising
Jul 10, 2026
D-Spot Dessert Café Makes U.S. Debut in Dallas on July 11
Toronto-based D-Spot Dessert Café opens July 11 in Carrollton with build-your-own sweets, late hours, and plans for broader U.S. expansion.
news
Jul 10, 2026
First Impressions Win: 2026 Restaurant Marketing Playbook
Win discovery and ROI in 2026 with Google Business Profile, local SEO, paid and retargeting, loyalty, and hospitality that turns first visits into loyalty.
marketing ideas
Jul 10, 2026
OpenTable Gold Tables Elevates Customer Value
OpenTable’s new Gold Tables unlocks high-value guests for restaurants, rewarding frequent diners with exclusive booking opportunities and perks while strengthening guest loyalty.
news
Jul 10, 2026
Clean Eatz Delivers Momentum Through Diversified Growth
Clean Eatz reports robust Q1 growth for 2026, driven by a multi-stream business model and nationwide franchise expansion - key insights for restaurant leaders.
news
Jul 10, 2026
Crumbl’s New Tech Leadership - Lessons for Restaurants
As Crumbl names a new CTO amid major leadership changes, restaurant operators should pay attention to how technology impacts growth and stability in today’s market.
news
Jul 10, 2026
Jersey Mike’s Going Public Signals Industry Momentum
Jersey Mike’s plans an IPO, showcasing sharp growth and franchise strength - a move with ripple effects for restaurant owners watching industry trends.
news
Jul 2, 2026
Hot Dog on a Stick Eyes Growth
Hot Dog on a Stick, under new ownership by Amazing Brands, targets expansion and modernization after bankruptcy. Find out what this means for restaurant owners and how the iconic brand is reinventing itself.
news
Jul 9, 2026
Qdoba’s Aggressive US Franchise Expansion
Qdoba is accelerating its presence in the Western and Southern US with bold new franchise agreements set to add over 110 restaurants. See what this growth means for restaurant operators.
news
Jul 9, 2026
The Melt Makes a Splash at SFO
The Melt debuts in San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1, signaling expansion and timely lessons for restaurant operators hungry for growth in the fast-casual space.
news
Jul 9, 2026
Social Media Marketing for Restaurants
Learn how social media marketing helps restaurants share food, promote offers, build engagement, measure performance, and turn followers into customers.
operations
Jul 8, 2026
How to Prepare Your Restaurant for the World Cup Semi Finals
This guide helps prepare your restaurant for match-day crowds with profitable menus, smart scheduling, strong promotions, seating, and follow-up plans.
operations
Jul 8, 2026