Ben Coley

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Senior Editor at FSR

Editor at QSR

Senior Editor at WTWH Media LLC

UNC alumnus. Formerly @DTHSports, @newsargussports, @lexdispatch. Currently @FSRmag & @QSRmagazine

Articles

Panera Hires Burger King Veteran to Lead its Multi-Year Transformation Plan

3 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Nikka Copeland officially joined the team on Tuesday and reports to CEO Paul Carbone. Panera Hires Burger King Veteran to Lead its Multi-Year Transformation Plan Nikka Copeland has over 20 years of experience spearheading these efforts.
DSA Signage Partners with Neon to Deliver Smarter, More Engaging Signage

3 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

This partnership brings a comprehensive, turnkey solution to businesses across industries.
Hot Head Burritos Drives Momentum with Unit Growth, New Deals, and Menu Innovation

4 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Hot Head Burritos Drives Momentum with Unit Growth, New Deals, and Menu Innovation Jun 24 2025 With the first half of the year in the books, Hot Head Burritos is maintaining rapid growth, backed by new restaurant openings, menu innovations and effective campaigns that connect with today’s diners while reinforcing its position as a go-to for fast, fresh and flavorful meals. Following a March opening in Cincinnati and a June debut in Bluffton, Indiana, Hot Head continues to expand...
Tom’s Watch Bar Taps Sports Betting Craze to Build New Kind of Fan Experience

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Tom’s Watch Bar CEO Brooks Schaden has seen some creative sports bets in his time with the brand. A popular one is guessing what color Gatorade will be poured onto the coach who won the Super Bowl. Another, more specific one involves betting on whether the baseball ends up in the infield grass or the clay area around the pitcher’s mound after an inning is over. And for basketball fans, there’s the bet on whether LeBron James will retire at the end of the season.
East Coast Wings Releases New Tropical Menu

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

This summer, foodies can escape to the tropics without needing a passport or a boarding pass, just by following their taste buds. East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G), a full service, family dining franchise that is the ultimate casual dining spot for wing lovers, is turning up the sunshine this summer with its Taste of the Tropics limited-time menu starting Tuesday, June 24.
Pop's Beef Plans Weekly Deals and Giveaways for National Hot Dog Month

4 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

This July, Pop’s Beef – the iconic fast-casual franchise known for its house-made Italian beef, sausage, and signature all-beef hot dogs – is celebrating National Hot Dog Month in a big way. With weekly deals and customer appreciation givebacks planned for National Hot Dog Day on July 16, Pop’s is serving summer the Chicago way.
The Big Biscuit to Grow in Missouri

4 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is expanding its Missouri footprint. The brand has signed an agreement with seasoned Sonic franchisees, The Umstattd Group. Brothers Corbin and Miles Umstattd, along with their father, Kevin, will open their first restaurant in Columbia, Missouri.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar Signs Lease in San Antonio

4 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Hopdoddy Burger Bar Signs Lease in San Antonio Jun 24 2025 The Strand at Huebner Oaks, a 73,920-square-foot neighborhood shopping center situated just off Interstate-10 and an active and important retail hub for San Antonio’s vibrant medical district, announced that it has signed a lease with Hopdoddy Burger Bar, one of Jimmy Kimmel’s and Rachael Ray’s favorite burger concepts in America! Hopdoddy, a fast-growing burger and craft beer concept founded by esteemed restaurateurs Larry Foles, Guy...
Himes Breakfast House to Open in Riverview, Florida

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Himes Breakfast House, the locally owned and operated brunch favorite, is bringing its fresh take on Southern-inspired morning fare to Riverview with the opening of its brand-new location at 11220 Sullivan St. on Tuesday, July 1. Nestled along Bloomingdale Avenue near the Rosemary Fountain, this restaurant will mark the brand’s third opening in the Sunshine State.
Inline Plastics Releases New Grab-and-Go Packaging Designs

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Ben Coley

Say goodbye to waterlogged produce and moisture-compromised meals! Inline Plastics is revolutionizing grab-and-go packaging starting with two popular powerhouse SKUs: the 30.5oz (TS32DB) and 45oz (TS48DB) containers. These sleek, leak-resistant packages are engineered to raise contents above liquid purge, helping maintain food quality, appearance, and shelf appeal from store to table.