Chicken Salad Chick to Open First New York Restaurant

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in New York, which will expand the brand’s footprint to 27 states. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, September 22, when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.  The new […]

Kona Ice Launches New Cherry Cola Craze and Raspberry White Chocolate Flavors

Kona Ice, the nation’s largest mobile food franchise, is embracing the fall season with the launch of two new, exclusive flavors: Cherry Cola Craze and Raspberry White Chocolate. Available from September through November, these seasonal offerings provide customers with the ultimate complement to crisp fall days.  The fall flavor lineup includes:  “We love being able […]

Vicious Biscuit Signs Lease in Greenville, North Carolina

Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, is adding an experienced multi-brand restaurant group to its growing franchise system. Operating as Gravy Crew, LLC, Chris Carnes, Ben Fields and operating partner Jonah Greenup, whose portfolio includes 11 Zaxby’s and six Chicken Salad Chick restaurants, have signed a lease for their first Vicious Biscuit […]

Lola Beans Signs 5-Unit Deal to Enter Miami Market

Lola Beans, the fast-growing dual drive-thru beverage concept known for handcrafted coffee, energy drinks, teas, lemonades and its signature Lola Colas (infused sodas), has signed a five-unit development agreement to enter the Miami market. The deal marks another major step in the brand’s expansion, coming just one week after Lola Beans announced a six-unit development agreement for Delaware. The new franchisees, […]

Long John Silver’s Brings Back ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ for September 19

Ahoy, mateys! Long John Silver’s is once again turning Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19 into a celebration worthy of the high seas with free food, bigger rewards for dressing the part, and pirate swag for guests.   Guests who talk like a pirate can score a free piece of Long John Silver’s signature hand-battered fish or a Chicken Plank, while those who dress the part […]

Erbert & Gerbert’s Open Two Nontraditional University Locations in Missouri and Indiana

Erbert & Gerbert Sandwich Shop, founded in Eau Claire in 1988 and known for its distinctive sandwiches, soups and quirky brand personality, today announced the opening of two new non-traditional university locations operated by Sodexo, a global food services and facilities management company headquartered in France that provides dining, catering, workplace services, housekeeping, maintenance, and […]

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Launches Limited-Time Seasonal Menu

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, the mobile coffee franchise bringing premium beverage experiences directly to local communities, is embracing fall with the launch of its new limited-time seasonal menu. Featuring rich Pumpkin Pie and sweet Spiced Apple Chai-der, the seasonal drinks will be available at participating trucks nationwide from September through October. Built to serve events from […]

Whit’s Frozen Custard Chooses Square as its Unified Commerce Platform

Square today announced that Whit’s Frozen Custard, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand known for its fresh-made frozen custard and loyal fan base, has selected Square as its unified commerce platform powering 100 locations nationwide. The move marks a pivotal step for the fast-growing franchise as it streamlines cross-location visibility, centralizes reporting and menu management, and builds […]

Wayback Burgers Announces $3.50 Single Cheeseburger Deal for National Cheeseburger Day

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is giving cheeseburger lovers something to cheese about this National Cheeseburger Day. On Friday, September 18, the brand is celebrating the beloved holiday with a can’t-miss $3.50 single cheeseburger deal, giving burger fans the perfect excuse to celebrate the Wayback […]

Pei Wei Named Best Fast-Casual Chain in Reviewed’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, the fast-casual Asian dining concept known for its wok-fired flavors and made-to-order meals, has been named the Best Fast-Casual Chain in the Reviewed 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning national recognition from consumers and reviewers alike. The award celebrates Pei Wei’s long-standing commitment to delivering fresh, flavorful Asian cuisine with the speed […]

Potbelly Opens in West McKinney, Texas

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop known for its great food and good vibes, announced today the opening of a new shop in the DFW market. The new location brings Potbelly to the Stonebridge Ranch community of McKinney, one of the largest suburbs in the Metroplex. Opening on Saturday, September 5, the new shop is […]