Consumer Confidence Drops in September

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its first store in Garland, Texas.  Located at 5200 N. Garland Ave., the boutique coffee chain is set to open on Friday, March 21, 2025. The popular boutique […]

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, continues to strengthen its footprint in Central Florida with the grand opening of its newest location in Palm Coast, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s strategic regional expansion. The new Palm Coast drive-thru coffee shop represents Ellianos’ commitment to bringing convenient, high-quality coffee experiences to local […]

The votes are in, and Shake Shack guests have spoken! After an epic hoops showdown in-Shacks and on social, we’re excited to announce free Avocado Bacon Burgers for all Shake Shack and basketball fans! Now through Monday, April 7, fans can score a free Avocado Bacon Burger. Here’s how to get it: The Avocado Bacon Burger delivers a […]

PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period […]

Burger Boss announced two exciting new additions to our menu that underscore our commitment to healthy, ethically sourced, humanely processed and delicious food. In our ongoing mission to enhance the dining experience for our valued guests, we are proud to introduce Halal chicken breast and Halal turkey bacon to our offerings. Both Halal products are […]

Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores has announced the launch of its partnership with innovative multi-unit guest feedback and guest experience platform, Ovation. Together the two platforms aim to provide brands with deeper analysis and insight from customer feedback. Jake Levine, VP of Partnerships at Ovation expressed how the integration benefits […]

Wendy’s is serving up the real MVP of March Madness with two stars of its fresh, famous beef lineup just in time for the tournament! Now through Sunday, April 13, fans can score bracket-winning deals with Wendy’s as the Official Hamburger of March Madness, including a $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or a $1 Double Stack with an […]

Famous for its mouth-watering, freshly baked pretzels, Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a bakery in Dover, located at North Dover Center, bringing its signature twisty treats to the local community. The new Wetzel’s will be part of a Kahala cobrand location, which currently features a Cold Stone Creamery.  Located at North Dover Center, the addition of Wetzel’s Pretzels […]

Kona Ice, the nation’s most beloved leading mobile shaved ice franchise, just wrapped up its highly anticipated annual Konvention, bringing together franchisees to celebrate innovation, community impact and the brand’s exciting future. This year’s event marked a major milestone as Kona Ice unveiled new product offerings — including Kona Ice Blended, a fresh line of […]