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 […]
Toastique Adds Raspberry Crumble Smoothie and Cannoli Cloud Coffee
Toastique, the vibrant national gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar, is proud to unveil its limited-time menu collaboration with creator, author and lifestyle influencer Kit Keenan. The Kit Keenan x Toastique menu features a creamy Raspberry Crumble Smoothie and rich Cannoli Cloud Coffee, inspired by Toastique’s gourmet offerings and Kit’s favorite recipes from her cookbook, […]
Ziggi’s Coffee Extends National Coffee Day Deal to a Full Week
National Coffee Day deals usually last for just one day. Ziggi’s Coffee is giving it seven days. From National Coffee Day through the following Monday, Ziggi’s Rewards members can receive a free small Daily Brew, Iced Coffee, or Cold Brew with the purchase of any other qualifying menu item of $2.50 or more. The offer […]
Luckin Coffee Announces Referral Promotion for National Coffee Day
Luckin Coffee is offering a referral promotion from September 28–30 to mark National Coffee Day on September 29. Customers who refer a friend will receive a free drink coupon after the referred friend makes a purchase. Through the referral offer, new customers can buy their first drink for $1.99 and receive a free drink coupon […]
PJ’s Coffee Plans New Shop Near its Original Location
PJ’s Coffee is returning to its roots with a new location at 7700 Maple St., just blocks from where founder Phyllis Jordan opened the brand’s first one — PJ’s Coffee & Tea Co. — in 1978. Located between Carrollton Avenue and Broadway Street, the approximately 1,600-square-foot coffee shop will bring the New Orleans-born brand back […]
Pretzelmaker Opens New Location in Poughkeepsie
Pretzelmaker, the creator of Pretzel Bites owned by FAT Brands Inc., has officially opened a new location in Poughkeepsie, NY. Operating at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, the largest shopping center in Dutchess County, the new Pretzelmaker allows fans to fuel their shopping cravings with made-from-scratch Pretzel Bites and fresh-squeezed lemonade. “As we expand into new markets, […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee Rackson Restaurants Opens 13th Restaurant
Rackson Restaurants has opened its 13th Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Mohegan Lake, New York, expanding the multi-brand franchise operator’s portfolio to more than 100 quick-service restaurants across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio. The Mohegan Lake restaurant is the newest location in the Rackson Cayenne portfolio, the entity that operates Rackson’s Dave’s Hot Chicken business. […]
CAVA Announces Milestone Restaurant No. 500
CAVA announced a significant achievement in the company’s continued national expansion as it commemorates its 500-restaurant footprint. CAVA is currently ahead of schedule and poised to surpass its goal of 1,000 restaurants by 2032. CAVA marked the moment at its Minneapolis restaurant, which opened today at 622 Washington Avenue SE, and ushers in the company’s […]
PJ’s Coffee Ranks No. 89 on Entrepreneur’s Multi-Unit Franchise List
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations. This recognition demonstrates how the brand’s proven systems are built for multi-unit ownership with flexible real estate formats, operational systems designed to […]
Rita’s to Open in Mentor, Ohio
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 610 locations world-wide, announced the opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio at 7652 Mentor Avenue, offering the community a family-friendly destination to celebrate and enjoy affordable frozen treats together. The shop will celebrate with customers by hosting a grand opening […]
Robeks Brings Back Perfectly Pumpkin Smoothie
Fall is back, and so is one of Robeks’ most requested seasonal favorites. Robeks, the go-to spot for creatively crafted fresh smoothies, juices, acai and smoothie bowls, artisan toasts and handheld bites, is bringing back its Perfectly Pumpkin smoothie by popular demand. After debuting to a rush of fan enthusiasm last year, the limited-time lineup […]
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