Bryan Ketelhut, National Director of Non-Traditional and Development Services at Little Caesars, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss how the iconic pizza brand is diversifying its growth strategy, from markets to models, as it expands across the country. Little Caesars has found success everywhere from college campuses to New York City. We’ll get into those steps in the journey, how technology and value is helping, and where it all goes from here.
Qu Reports Another Year of Growth in 2024
As the restaurant industry accelerates its modernization efforts, Qu’s powerful platform and strategic innovations culminated in a watershed year of exceptional growth and milestones in 2024. Major milestones achieved by the Qu team in 2024 include an impressive 112% recurring revenue growth (ARR) and 125% site growth driven by nearly 40% new enterprise customers. Over […]
Atomic Wings Ignites Growth in 2025
Atomic Wings, the fast-growing chicken wing franchise renowned for its authentic New York-style Buffalo wings, is celebrating an exceptional year of growth and innovation in 2024. With 22 units now open across the U.S. and a strong pipeline of development, Atomic Wings is well on its way to achieving its ambitious expansion goals, aiming to […]
Salata Salad Kitchen to Expand in Texas with Laredo and McAllen Locations
Salata Salad Kitchen, a leader for nearly two decades in the healthy fast-casual industry, is set to expand its Texas presence further with a multi-unit agreement signed for two restaurants in Laredo and McAllen. Local entrepreneurs and mother-daughter team, Patricia and Barbara Pequeño, will bring Salata’s beloved fully customizable salads, wraps, and house-made proprietary dressings […]
Pepper Lunch Signs New Deal to Grow in Oregon
Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 500 locations in 17 countries, today announced it has signed a new development agreement that will bring Pepper Lunch to Oregon. The deal is with Peter T. Ng, local developer and owner of Seventh and Monroe LLC, and includes five locations across […]
El Pollo Loco Honors 50th Anniversary with Various Deals and Giveaways
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, proudly marks its 50th anniversary. From humble beginnings in Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1975 and eventual move to Los Angeles in 1980, El Pollo Loco has always been committed to flavor, quality, and community. To celebrate the milestone, the brand will kick off a year-long celebration, […]
The Human Bean to Open in Mokena, Illinois
Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at the corner of W. 191st Street and Everett Lane in Mokena, IL beginning early 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the cafe and drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot […]
Mountain Mike’s Celebrates Record-Breaking 2024
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is well-positioned to maintain significant brand momentum as a new year begins after ending 2024 with a record number of new restaurant openings. In all, Mountain Mike’s opened […]
Cicis Pizza Launches Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza
C.C. Pazzini, the culinary mastermind behind Cicis Pizza’s endless buffet, is introducing a limited-time Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza to continue the brand’s 40th birthday celebration. Available from January 20 through March 16, this one-of-a-kind pizza brings together three beloved Italian comfort foods—spaghetti, meatballs, and pizza. Featuring spaghetti noodles, savory meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese […]
Buona and Rainbow Cone Sign Deal to Open in Milwaukee
Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Chicago in their own backyard as The Buona (Bow’nuh) Companies, the family-owned company behind Chicago’s leading Italian beef brand, announced that it has signed an agreement to open a new location in the market. Accomplished restaurateurs and Chicago natives Karl Kulhanek and Joe Marchionna will develop a location featuring two […]
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