Smalls Sliders Opens in Johnstown, Colorado

Johnstown, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders prepares to officially open its second Can in the state. Located at 4781 Thompson Pkwy & Eisenhower in Johnstown, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. To celebrate the opening, the Johnstown Can will give away 100 pairs of Smalls Sliders […]

The Bojangles Foundation Announces Opening of Annual Literacy Grant Program

The Bojangles Foundation is calling on nonprofit and community organizations to apply for this year’s Literacy Grant Program. The initiative will award up to 50 organizations each with $1,000 to support programs that promote reading and education across Bojangles’ footprint.  Beginning now through Oct. 31, the Bojangles Foundation will accept applications from any individuals or […]

Two-Thirds of Consumers Are Spending Less at Restaurants, Popmenu Finds

On average, consumers today spend $100 per week on restaurants, an improvement from earlier this year, but still trailing June 2025 by $15. Two-thirds (67%) are spending less on restaurants than last year as they look for ways to dine out while sticking to their budgets. Cutting alcohol, skipping delivery, dining earlier, drinking free water […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run Reaches 41 Open Locations

Jeff’s Bagel Run grand-opened its 40th and 41st locations today, marking another growth milestone for the scratch-made bagel brand. The new shops in Cumming, Georgia, and Brandon, Florida bring Jeff’s Bagel Run to 41 open locations across 10 states, with more than 150 additional locations in development. The milestone comes five years after Jeff and […]

Long John Silver’s Announces BOGO Bowls for Loyalty Guests in October

Long John Silver’s is offering Seacret Society loyalty members a buy-one, get-one-free bowl promotion throughout October for National Seafood Month. Members can redeem the offer using a coupon in the Long John Silver’s app. The chain will also feature a different seafood item each week during the month. Seacret Society members who order the featured […]

Newk’s Eatery Opens Unit in Wichita, Kansas

Newk’s Eatery, the fast casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, scratch-made sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is continuing its strong 2026 growth trajectory. Following a year of significant development milestones, the brand is proud to announce its latest opening on Wichita’s up-and-coming west side, known by locals as 37th & Ridge Road, located at […]

HTeaO Announces Annual Round-Up Campaign Benefiting Breast Cancer Research

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is continuing its commitment to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of its annual October Round-Up campaign benefiting the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. Now in its sixth year, the campaign will run from October 1–31, 2026, giving HTeaO customers the opportunity to round up […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Brings Back Shredded Chicken

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the Jersey Shore-born Mexican-fusion brand known for bold flavors and fully customizable creations, is bringing back a longtime fan favorite this October with the return of shredded chicken to menus nationwide. The returning protein also takes center stage in the new Southwest Chicken Shredder, a signature creation inspired by the brand’s skateboarding roots. […]