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Redberry Restaurants opened the first downtown Toronto Jersey Mike’s Subs in the Union Market area of Union Station today, Wed., Jan. 22, 2025, giving Toronto’s business district, commuters and visitors the chance to enjoy the authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled sub sandwiches offered by the iconic brand. The downtown opening is part of Redberry’s long-term plan […]

Bushfire Kitchen, the elevated fast-casual restaurant group serving healthy comfort food with international flare, is expanding its footprint in Southern California with its newest opening in Long Beach in Summer 2025 at the Circle Marina Center on Pacific Coast Highway and Ximeno Avenue. The landmark milestone will mark the company’s first location in LA County! […]

Clean Juice, the first and only national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, is offering customers the opportunity to purchase a signature cold-pressed juice for just 20 cents with any $25 purchase at participating Clean Juice stores between now and Jan. 31, making premium organic beverages more accessible as Americans pursue their 2025 health goals. The […]

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, the San Francisco-based fast-casual concept, is showing love for its employees by supporting their financial wellness and security. The popular fast-casual restaurant chain joined forces with DailyPay – the leader in earned wage access – providing its team members with employee benefits that support them inside and outside the workplace. DailyPay’s […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the nation’s fun-loving pretzel brand, twisted a complete year in 2024, reflecting on unprecedented growth, innovation, and the brand’s 30th-anniversary celebration. In 2024, Wetzel’s Pretzels accomplished significant milestones, opening its 400th store as well as setting a record for opening its most locations in a single year. The brand also expanded internationally, signing a […]

With Lunar New Year (1/29) approaching, Panda Express is introducing Lunarsgiving – a fresh, inclusive way to celebrate by gathering loved ones and friends over a shared, festive meal. This heartfelt celebration embraces togetherness, traditions, gratitude, and good fortune with our chosen families.  With Lunarsgiving, Panda encourages guests to create their own traditions while enjoying symbolic dishes that represent […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its latest opening in New York. Set to open in spring 2025 and located at 445 5th Ave, in Midtown, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, smoothies, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.  Husband-and-wife duo Tiffany and […]

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, announced that Brian Krause has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Krause will be responsible for driving strategic new store growth for Panera Bread, leading development planning, franchise development and sales, design & construction and real estate. Krause joined the company on […]

Heads up espresso lovers: Scooter’s Coffee is offering up the perfect opportunity to indulge in extra rich, smooth, and flavorful espresso. Coffee lovers can add an extra shot of our world-class espresso to their favorite drinks for just 25 cents only on Saturday, January 25. Pair this unbeatable offer with two bold seasonal flavors that […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced its 2024 business update and fourth quarter results, ending the year with remarkable expansion achievements and record-high store openings in December. With accelerated store openings, strong franchisee partnerships, and new market expansions, Smoothie King is […]

WingsUp!, a leader in the Canadian quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, is bringing its award-winning chicken wings to the booming U.S. markets of Texas and Florida. Known for its fresh, never-frozen chicken wings and an irresistible lineup of bold flavors—like Texas Tequila, Honey Garlic, and Lemon Pepper—WingsUp! is set to take the U.S. food scene by […]

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a family-owned restaurant known for its fresh, made-to-order Hawaiian-inspired dishes, announced the opening of its newest location in Lancaster. Situated at the northeast corner of 15th Street West and West Avenue K, this ground up restaurant features a double drive-thru and an outdoor patio area. This marks the restaurant’s first location in the […]

Get ready to feel the heat because National Hot Sauce Day is on January 22, and California Tortilla, a unique fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves “California-style” Mexican food since 1995, is heating things up with a fiery offer. Guests can stop by any participating Cal Tort location on January 22, and when their bill hits […]

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, the fast-casual brand known for its fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, is welcoming 2025 and reflecting on a year of remarkable milestones and community-focused growth. From record-breaking expansion and innovative menu offerings to meaningful philanthropic efforts, Taziki’s demonstrated in 2024 that its commitment to hospitality and quality food continues to make a lasting impact […]

Balboa Steaks, the fourth concept from the M2O Group, is now open in Newark, Delaware, at 17 N. Chapel Street.  The newest concept, which comes after the highly successful opening of Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon, PA and Newark, DE last year, was created to bring the authentic Philly Cheesesteak to Newark.  “As part of […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is inviting guests to satisfy their dessert cravings with the launch of its Sweetheart Cherry Pie Dessert Pizza. Mountain Mike’s Pizza guests can also treat their sweetheart with the […]

Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast-food concepts, is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and success in 2024. Marked by record-breaking sales, strategic expansion, and a continued emphasis on community engagement, the brand has transitioned from a local California chain to a leading force in the fast-food industry. “Our journey this year has […]

Buffalo’s Cafe, Where Everyone Is Family, is pouring out a flurry of new drinks to enhance its bar menu. Guests can now choose from more than ten new sips, including eight new cocktails and five new margaritas—timeless classics with a special Buffalos’ twist. Key cocktail additions, which pay homage to the brand name and its […]

Gregorys Coffee, the NYC-born specialty coffee roaster and leader in innovation, announces the launch of ENER-G; a variety of new clean energy drink offerings to supplement its extensive menu. Two refreshing ENER-G flavors will be added to Gregorys menus across all 50+ locations nationwide: Blue Steel (blue spirulina, lime, mint, blueberries) and Island Bolt (passionfruit, […]

Gift cards have been a trusted way to drive customer loyalty, but they often fall short of their full potential. PAR Technology is changing that with the launch of its gift card solution, PAR Gift, an offering designed to help restaurants and retailers transform gifting into a seamless, personalized experience while unlocking new opportunities for […]