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Pokeworks, the leading fast-casual poke brand known for its customizable bowls and burritos, is kicking off 2025 with exciting promotions for loyal guests and new Rewards members. As January winds down, Pokeworks invites guests to take advantage of its ongoing promotions and gear up for fresh February offers!  Ongoing Promotions Sign-Up Bonus for New Rewards […]

Known for pushing boundaries with its artistic designs and creative flavors for its line of 70-plus doughnuts, Pinkbox Doughnuts is now debuting its own caffeinated energy drink that packs a punch and is packaged in vibrant, eye-catching cans featuring Pinkbox Doughnuts signature frosting drip designs. The new Pinkbox Doughnuts Energy Drink comes in regular and sugar-free options […]

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announced the grand opening of its first location in Victoria on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The store is located at 7305 NE Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria TX 77904 and is owned by siblings, Eliezer Castaneda and Ana Lansford.   HTeaO offers a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters […]

Potbelly Corporation announced its opening at The Greens of Strongsville—the premier shopping and dining destination in southwest Cleveland. Nestled along the bustling retail corridor of Royalton Road (18062 Royalton Road) and anchored by big-name retailers like Target, Heinen’s T.J. Maxx, and Sephora, the new shop is well positioned to serve the area’s dynamic mix of […]

CC’s Coffee House, the iconic New Orleans, Louisiana-born coffee brand cherished throughout the state, announced a strategic franchise growth plan.  Kicking off this history-making expansion nearly 30 years after its 1995 beginnings, the brand has carved out its niche in the coffee category with a warm and inviting brand essence felt in-store and throughout all […]

Dunn Brothers Coffee, the nearly 40-year-old, Minneapolis-based brand famed for freshly roasting its globally sourced single-origin green beans daily, is kicking off 2025 by giving back to our local communities and highlighting innovative menu offerings. In an inspiring move to combat food insecurity, Dunn Brothers Coffee has announced a powerful partnership with GiftAMeal that begins on […]

Newk’s Eatery, the nearly 100-unit family-focused fast-casual dining concept, is closing out 2024 on a high note. This year was marked by several key milestones, including new franchise signings, operational innovations and exciting menu updates. Despite a challenging sales environment, the brand demonstrated resilience and continued to strengthen its position in the fast-casual dining space.  […]

NAYA is bringing its signature fast-casual Middle Eastern cuisine to Boston with the grand opening of its second location in the Boston vicinity! Established in 2008, NAYA has become a beloved name in Middle Eastern dining, with this Boston opening marking its 30th location across NY, CT, NJ, and PA. Known for its fresh, customizable […]

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sub shop and pioneer of the “toasted” sub experience is burning one to celebrate another year of stellar growth, new openings and best-in-class partnerships. Loyal Cheba Hut customers gobbled up a total of 9,659,785 subs in 2024 —  the most popular being the Kali Mist, White Widow, La Canna, […]

SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its 4th restaurant in the greater Atlanta market in Gainesville, Georgia! The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located in the Limestone Marketplace center at 2121 Limestone Ridge STE 400 Gainesville, GA 30501 – phone number (470) 228-0235. “On the heels of eight new openings in 2024, including the […]

Perch Energy, a leading community solar provider, announced 31 Wendy’s and McDonald’s locations owned by Mike Allegro of All Star Management across northern Illinois are estimated to save over $20,000 annually for 20 years on their electricity costs from local community solar farms in Rockford and Pontiac. This is the latest instance of fast-food chains […]

Azzip Pizza is announcing new store openings in 2025, the brand is adding two new locations: one in Terre Haute, Indiana, and another in West Lafayette, Indiana. The West Lafayette location will bring Azzip’s unique style closer to the home of Purdue University, the birthplace of the Azzip concept at the Purdue Entrepreneurship program. These […]

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 […]