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Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks,drive-thru digital menu boards and canopy systems, has  broadened its range of display solutions to serve more installation points and design needs in the QSR and retail markets. The National Restaurant Association Show beginning Saturday at Chicago’s McCormick Place marks the public debut […]

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, expands its national presence entering two new states: Arkansas and Missouri. In a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be […]

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the nationally recognized food truck concept known for its authentic Maine lobster, is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time. Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Savas and Victoria Alkoc—who operate multiple CML food trucks across several states—are bringing the brand to the Mountain State Savas, a former stock trader, and Victoria, a […]

Salata, the built-to-order salad kitchen that allows guests to create and customize their meals, is turning up the flavor this spring with a bold new addition to its lineup of house-made dressings. Launching May 13 at all Salata restaurants, the White Miso Vinaigrette offers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy blend packed with nutrients. The […]

Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announced that its newest restaurant opened today at 1437 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, near Park South Plaza shopping center. It is the brand’s 31st location in the state overall. Established in 1978 as the first restaurant in the United States to build a menu only around scratch-made […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is flippin’ the script on franchising with a beefy new incentive program for prospects who sign to develop between three and 10 locations, offering significant cash savings on franchise fees, development fees and royalties up to more than $300,000.*  After a remarkable 2024 and promising start to 2025 with seven […]

Pinkbox Doughnuts will sell a special line up of patriotic-themed doughnuts for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The perfect sweet treat for holiday picnics, pool parties, and barbecues, thespecialty doughnuts are available for pre-orders online now and for in-shop purchase three days only, Friday, May 24 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The menu includes:

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is bringing its authentic New England-style lobster rolls to more locations across Europe. The fast casual lobster roll chain’s first two European locations are now open in Milan, Italy, and future locations are planned within Italy, as well as Switzerland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In total, 100 locations are expected […]

Kilwins, the beloved American confectionery brand known for its hand-crafted chocolates, premium ice cream, and warm, nostalgic in-store experiences, announced the appointment of Brad Williams as vice president of franchise operations. In this role, Williams will develop strategies and support systems to drive profitability, consistency, and long-term success across all Kilwins franchise locations.  With more than 30 […]

Slice Factory, a fast-growing Chicago-based pizza franchise known for its jumbo slices and Slice-Thru drive-thru concept, has appointed Peter Ruge as its new Director of Catering and Events — and the results are already turning heads. Since joining in January 2025, Ruge has led a complete transformation of the brand’s catering division, driving a 120% […]