Sauce on Wednesday announced its partnership with Olo, becoming a Gold-level Olo Connect integration partner for dynamic pricing.  Olo is a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants that enables hospitality at every guest touchpoint. Over 600 restaurant brands trust Olo to grow their sales, do more with less, and make every guest feel like a […]

The Habit Burger Grill announced their new grand opening in Garden Grove, the second in the city, located at 13236 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843. Their famous “Habit Hospitality” will be served to the public starting Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Additionally, the new restaurant will launch the company’s first Mobile Pickup Lane—a groundbreaking feature […]

A systems engineer looks at organizational systems and identifies ways to be more efficient. So it makes sense that Deanne Austin, a recently retired systems engineer, would look to become a Pokeworks franchise owner – to combine her organizational skills and her entrepreneurial spirit. Austin, a Napa, Calif. resident, has been a self-proclaimed Pokeworks fan for many […]

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 […]

GiftAMeal, an innovative cause-marketing program that turns customer photos into meals for local families in need, announces its collaboration with Wing Snob. Starting December 1, 2023 GiftAMeal will be implemented at all 31 Wing Snob locations, marking a significant step forward in their shared mission to combat hunger and support local communities.  Wing Snob, renowned for its […]

Shake Shack will open its first drive-thru location in Southern Nevada next month. To be located at 1830 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031, the fifth location and first drive-thru in the state will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. The Craig Road Shack will offer guests both […]

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is continuing its successful real estate strategy of converting former restaurant spaces into a thriving seafood franchise with its newest opening in Claxton, Georgia. Opening Dec. 4th, the new Captain D’s is in a space formerly occupied by Hardee’s at 115 North Duval Street. It features a spacious dining room […]

Scooter’s Coffee announced the promotion of Nick Jarecke to Chief Supply Chain Officer. Harvest Roasting, the backbone of Scooter’s Coffee’s vertically integrated supply chain model, is the key differentiator for the coffee franchise. Through Harvest Roasting, Scooter’s Coffee roasts its own world-class coffee beans, lovingly bakes its own pastries, operates its warehouses at peak efficiencies […]

Noodles & Company is spreading uncommonly good holiday cheer this season by unveiling its CrispiDays lineup. This new holiday-themed drop includes seven never-before-seen limited-edition Noodles Crispy flavors. For seven consecutive days starting Wednesday, December 6 through Tuesday, December 12, Noodles will reveal a new, craveable Crispy flavor each day that will be available for one […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand, has rolled out its App-Exclusive Holiday Blends featuring the all-new Festive Cherry smoothie and the highly anticipated return of the fan-favorite Snickerdoodle smoothie. Packed with wholesome goodness and holiday magic, these limited-time smoothies are the perfect way to sip, savor, and sleigh through the season. Both holiday smoothies […]

It’s National Cookie Day—a delightful excuse to celebrate with family and friends to create more meaningful moments. To enhance the moments that matter most, Crumbl announced new catering options for cookie connoisseurs everywhere. Now, customers can choose from three separate catering options: Weekly Flavors, Seasonal Flavors, and Create Your Own. Whether the celebration is for […]

Sometimes bigger is better. At least with tacos. For the love of all things Fresh Mex, Überrito is at again, but this time with tacos that are the size of a pizza, folded in half. These massive 10-inch crunchy tacos are available now for a limited time at Überrito restaurants across Texas and South Carolina. […]