Rick Malir, founder of fast-casual barbeque concept City Barbeque, was inducted into the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) Hall of Fame as a restaurant industry leader. Malir joins previous inductees and restaurant founders Billy Ingram of White Castle, Dave Thomas of Wendy’s, and Jim Grote of Donatos, as well as restauranteurs Cameron Mitchell and Jeff Ruby. […]

Dillas Quesadillas (pronounced Dill-uhs), the North Texas-based fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in cooked-to-order Primo quesadillas, is celebrating 10 years of business and its core values of “Good Food. Good People. Good Times.” since its establishment in 2013. The milestone is a reflection of the brand’s success and exponential growth that is slated for the next decade.  In […]

Vitality Bowls, the Northern California-born superfood café franchise known for its nutritious and allergy-friendly dishes, has announced the unveiling of its brand-new loyalty program in partnership with Incentivio. The refreshed program called the Vitality Bowls Loyalty Club, will reward devoted customers with deals and freebies, streamline online ordering, and enhance the brand’s digital presence with […]

TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily, is unveiling its “Merry Wiggle Christmas” collection featuring 25 festive holiday cakes. Available now through Dec. 24, the “Merry Wiggle Christmas” collection was created in partnership with popular Korean lifestyle brand Wiggle Wiggle, known for its […]

Checkers & Rally’s is rapidly expanding across Arizona markets with its network of existing operators. With its unique double drive-thru and bold flavors, Checkers & Rally’s has established a strong presence in Phoenix, which is known for its vibrant economy and diverse population. The brand’s rapid market growth comes as a result of dedicated multi-unit […]

ParTech, Inc. announced that PAR Technology’s Punchh and PAR Pay solutions have been recognized by MarTech Breakthrough, the Stevie Awards, and The SaaS Awards. “Our solutions are helping restaurants increase loyalty while streamlining their payment processing operations,” says Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology. “These awards show the power of deep integrations between our products, […]

Las Vegas’ iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania is offering various catering options for Hanukkah, Dec. 7 – Dec. 15. A traditional holiday dinner is $32.95 per person and features an entrée choice of tender sliced brisket with gravy or a half-roasted chicken with challah rolls, matzo ball soup, potato latkes, green beans, and holiday desserts. For larger […]

Fatburger, the beloved all-American burger chain, announced it will join the celebration of the 125th anniversary of Pepsi. Bonded by a shared love for music and a passion for creating iconic moments, Fatburger and Pepsi will offer customers a massive celebratory 1.25 pound Fatburger, a free Pepsi, and a chance to win ultra-exclusive merchandise. Beginning December […]

Burger King has named GPS Hospitality its Developer of the Year at the 2023 Burger King North America Franchisee Convention. The Atlanta-based hospitality company was recognized for its operations scorecard and development initiatives for the Burger King brand, including 22 remodels and new restaurant openings in 2023.  “The GPS team set out to achieve very […]

IN Food Marketing & Design, an ad agency specializing in the foodservice industry, announced the hot trends their team predicts will impact foodservice this coming year. Every person shared insights ranging from flavor trends to customer experiences to well-being and more. Just a few of the topics discussed:  • Frugal foodie: dining on a dollar… or […]