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Super Chix Opens Fourth Location in Alabama

SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its second location in the Hoover/Birmingham area and fourth in Alabama!   “The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located at 5357 US-280 Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35242 – phone number (205) 238-5174. “The Greystone Shopping Center is a great location for SUPER CHIX given its convenient and easy access and proximity to residential, business and […]

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications Releases New Text-to-Speech Feature

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications announced the release of Text & Connect, a powerful new NEXEO | HDX feature used to send  real-time, personalized, text-to-speech alerts to select restaurant teams and stores via the NEXEO headset. Text & Connect revolutionizes store operations by enabling restaurant leaders to build  employee engagement, recognize outstanding performance, and deliver consistent  […]

Checkers and Rally’s Opens New Store in El Mirage, Arizona

Checkers and Rally’s, the double drive-thru burger and fries’ brand, just opened its newest restaurant in Arizona located at 12239 W Thunderbird Rd. The El Mirage restaurant is co-owned by Keith Gallagher and his business partner, bringing a mouthwatering dining experience to the local community.  Gallagher is a distinguished business leader with a diverse background […]

Fatburger Agrees to 40-Unit Franchise Deal in Northern California

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal to open 40 new franchised Fatburger locations across Northern California. In partnership with franchisee California Burger, Inc., Fatburger will be added to 40 existing Round Table Pizza locations over the next 10 […]

Noodles & Company Signs Franchise Deal in Portland

Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture has signed a deal with DND Group Inc. to immediately acquire six restaurant locations and open a total of 10 new restaurants to the Portland, Oregon area. Opening its first location in 2025, this franchise agreement underscores Noodles & Company’s proven strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest market. Spearheading […]

The Habit Burger Grill Opens 11th Store in Florida

The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces the launch of their 11th restaurant in Florida with their Cutler Bay drive-thru opening. The restaurant and drive-thru are located at 19169 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay, FL 33157, and […]

Chicken Salad Chick to Offer BOGO Chicken Salad Ahead of Mother’s Day

Chicken Salad Chick the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is honoring mothers everywhere with a special promotion. On Friday, May 10, all of Chicken Salad Chick’s 250+ locations will be offering a buy one Large Quick Chick and get another absolutely free. This exclusive BOGO offer allows guests to indulge in the […]

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to Offer BOGO 50 Percent Off for Tea Day

On April 21st, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering buy one get one 50% off on all teas.   What’s more, is that The Coffee Bean Rewards app has undergone a complete makeover to provide customers with an upgraded rewards program that offers more perks. As part of this program, members can enjoy unlocking rewards like […]

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Location Opens in Greater New Orleans

FAT Brands announced the openings of its first Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express location in the Greater New Orleans area. The new Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Pearl River restaurant, located in the I-59 Pilot Travel Center north of New Orleans, will serve passersby its famous, all-American fare, including custom-built burgers, award-winning wings, Fat Fries, and hand-scooped […]

Chandi Hospitality Group Signs 10-Unit Deal with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!

Chandi Hospitality Group, a well-known Northern California franchise group and real estate developer, has signed an exclusive, 10-unit franchise agreement with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! to expand the fried chicken concept throughout Northern California. The first location is set to open in American Canyon this summer, with expansion planned for nine counties across the San […]

Krak Boba to Offer $3 Off During Customer Appreciation Day

Customer Appreciation Day is approaching, and Krak Boba, a Southern California-based boba franchise, is ready to celebrate with its community. On Thursday, April 18, all new and existing loyalty club members, or Krak Circle members, will receive a coupon for $3 off as a token of appreciation for their loyalty to the Krak Boba brand. […]

Philz Coffee Adds Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew to Menu

For the first time in two years, Philz Coffee is adding a new, plant-based beverage to its menu with the introduction of Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew, available now through June 10.    Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew combines notes of caramelized brown sugar, oats and cinnamon spice with the smooth and refreshing Philz Mission Cold Brew coffee […]

Mountain Mike’s Names Carol DeNembo Marketing Chief

Mountain Mike’s Pizza named longtime foodservice marketing executive and experienced restaurant-industry leader Carol DeNembo as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Since being hired by Mountain Mike’s Pizza in 2018 as Vice President of Marketing, brand visibility and awareness have skyrocketed. “Since her arrival, Carol has been an invaluable asset and an absolute marketing powerhouse for Mountain […]

District Taco Announces Signed Leases and Store Openings

District Taco, the premier authentic Mexican fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Yucatán flavors, announces the signing of two new leases in New Jersey as part of 20 currently planned for the Tri-State Area. Q2 will also see the opening of two previously announced locations, at 2700 Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia and 1295 Hamburg […]

Bonchon Opens Four Stores and Signs 20 Franchise Deals in Q1

Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken,  announces that in Q1 2024, the company opened four new restaurants – two in California, one in New York, and one in Massachusetts – and signed an additional 20 new deals across the United States. “We are on course to smash the record we set last year for deals signed,” says Suzie Tsai, Bonchon’s […]

Chicken Salad Chick to Open First New Mexico–Based Location

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is opening its first New Mexico location at 10621 Unser NW at McMahon. The 3,200 square-foot restaurant will employ 50 people. It also has a private dining room that can seat up to 24 guests that is available for business, non-profit or private […]

MOD Pizza to Begin Using Bikky’s Customer Analytics Solutions

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with MOD Pizza, the purpose-led, people-first, fast casual pizza pioneer. By leveraging Bikky’s customer analytics capabilities across its entire portfolio of over 500 locations, MOD is deepening its knowledge of what marketing and menu decisions resonate with customers and as a result, increase […]

Pretzelmaker to Offer Free Pretzel Bites on National Pretzel Day

Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc. and innovator of Pretzel Bites, is once again rolling out Free Pretzel Bites to celebrate National Pretzel Day. This National Pretzel Day, April 26, fans can grab one free Small Original Pretzel Bites, Original Salted or Unsalted, in-store at participating Pretzelmaker locations nationwide. “Offering a great deal for National Pretzel Day is a longstanding tradition at Pretzelmaker,” says […]