Hyper Energy Bar Taps Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer
Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer. Speck will lead Hyper’s brand and marketing strategy as the company continues to expand across the Midwest. The appointment comes amid significant momentum for Hyper, which has more than doubled its store footprint in the past […]
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Names Lisa McGill VP of Franchise Development
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, an award-winning frozen dessert brand offering bold flavors and vibrant experiences, announces the appointment of Lisa McGill as its first Vice President of Franchise Development. In this role, McGill will lead the brand’s national franchise growth strategy, guiding expansion efforts while strengthening the systems and support that fuel franchisee success. McGill brings more than 25 years of entrepreneurship, including […]
Atomic Wings Announces Eight New Openings
Atomic Wings, the New York-born wing brand known for its fresh, never-frozen wings and bold flavor lineup, continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states. The new restaurants include: The openings mark another major step in Atomic Wings’ expansion, with the brand experiencing close to 100% growth in […]
Kubbly Launches Preview Tool for Branded RCS Marketing
Kubbly launched RCS Brand Preview at rcs.kubbly.com, helping marketers see how they can engage their customers with branded, interactive RCS messages instead of sending generic SMS texts. Marketers paste their brand’s public website URL and sign in to see a preview of RCS marketing on their own phone in under five minutes. RCS is an […]
Raising Cane’s to Open Seven Stores in October
Raising Cane’s plans to open seven restaurants in October, including its first locations in Wausau, Wisconsin; Springfield, Oregon; and Macon, Georgia. The chicken finger chain will also add restaurants in San Francisco and Goleta, California; Grandville, Michigan; and Idaho Falls, Idaho. The scheduled openings are as follows. “Our Restaurant openings are an exciting opportunity for […]
KBP Brands Earns Arby’s Operator of the Year Award
KBP Brands today announced that KBP Inspired, its Arby’s franchise business, has been named Operator of the Year for the entire Arby’s system. The award, one of the brand’s top recognitions, was presented on stage at the 2026 Arby’s Convention in Las Vegas on Sept. 24. The honor recognizes the KBP Inspired team’s leadership, operational […]
Buddy’s bar-b-q CEO Mark Lemoncelli Named in VIP Knoxville Magazine’s 50 Under 50 List
For more than 50 years, Buddy’s bar-b-q has brought East Tennesseans together over hickory-smoked favorites, Southern hospitality and a tradition that feels like home. Now, CEO Mark Lemoncelli has been named in VIP Knoxville Magazine’s 50 Under 50 list, recognizing his leadership, business success and commitment to the community as he helps carry the beloved […]
Teriyaki Madness Opens in Downtown Yonkers in New York
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is bringing its craveable, made-to-order bowls stacked high with premium proteins to downtown Yonkers with the grand opening of a new location at 34 Main St. (at the corner of Riverdale Ave. and Main St.) on Thursday, Oct. 8. The opening marks the third Teriyaki Madness restaurant from Jumping Rock Management LLC, […]
Prince St. Pizza Opens First Louisiana Location
Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, will open its first Louisiana location Friday, Oct. 9, at 6556 Siegen Lane. The walk-up counter and late-night hours land on one of Baton Rouge’s busiest retail and dining corridors, a short drive from LSU and the […]
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