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Pinkbox Doughnuts and Live Nation have partnered for a one-day only promotion this Friday, June 20,to offer customers a chance to win tickets to see New Kids on the Block: The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM on Thursday, July 3. Pinkbox Doughnuts will be bringing back a fan favorite, The Caramelo doughnut, a […]

This July, D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is opening its signature neighborhood pizza joint in downtown Charleston, South Carolina’s, booming East Central District. It’s the brand’s first in the state, second in the Carolinas and seventh nationwide. Customers living in or just passing through this bustling epicenter of southern charm can expect a new generation of […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is kicking off summer in the sweetest way—with the return of its annual Free Shake Day on Friday, June 20. Known for its hand-dipped milkshakes made to order with Blue Bunny ice cream and milk, the brand is celebrating the […]

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a respected veteran of the restaurant industry and award-winning foodservice leader, to Portillo’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Gene has dedicated his career to the restaurant industry,” said Mike Miles, Chairman of the Board […]

A new scoop of excitement is coming to Pickaway County just in time for summer. Whit’s Frozen Custard opened the doors to its brand-new Circleville location on Friday, June 13, at 910 Stoutsville Pike, welcoming customers with handcrafted frozen custard, locally inspired flavors, and a drive-thru window for sweet convenience. The shop officially opened at […]

bb.q Chicken is opening on Saturday, June 14, in Shrewsbury, MA, and the team is excited to welcome the community with our promise of “Best of the Best Quality.” With a carefully curated menu that includes crispy, double-fried chicken, signature sauces, and savory sides, the brand aims to offer something special for everyone – whether […]

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, announces the opening of its first stand-alone location in Houston. Conveniently located at 10855 Jones Road, the new restaurant is set to open this June and is spearheaded by the husband-and-wife duo, Salimah and Aqeel Virani.  “We’ve […]

Coffee lovers on-the-go will be treated to a new brand of specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and good eats from The Human Bean starting the fall of 2025.   The drive-thru stand located at 271 North Tyndall Parkway is locally owned and operated by Shannon & Chase Maddox, who also own and operate […]

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism has announced the launch of a new $100,000 initiative—The Flourish Fund, created in partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs to further expand resources for people and families with autism. The Flourish Fund provides financial support to families caring for a loved one with autism to cover essential autism-related items and services […]

Randy’s Donuts, the iconic Southern California donut brand known for its giant rooftop donut and delicious hand-made treats, is continuing its global expansion with new international franchise partnerships in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.  In Mexico, Randy’s Donuts has entered a landmark agreement to open 25 stores, with two locations already open in Mexico […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, is entering Nevada through a newly signed development agreement. The deal was inked by local franchisee and Marine Corps officer Sukhbir Toor, who will open the brand’s first Silver State location in Gardnerville by late summer. […]

California Tortilla, the unique fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its bold “California-style” Mexican food, is turning 30 this year and is celebrating by turning back time to 1995. On Wednesday June 18, fans can head to any California Tortilla location and score $5 burritos and bowls all day long. “We’ve been proudly serving our guests […]

Cheba Hut, the “Toasted” sub shop known for laid-back vibes, next-level sandwiches and the sweet taste of childhood in a cold cup of Kool-Aid, is rolling up another joint in the DFW area. Opening soon at 2301 E. Broad St., Bldg. 100, Suite 141, the shop is just down the road from Methodist Mansfield Medical […]

While artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword dominating conversations in every industry, The Human Bean is turning talk into action—leveraging AI not just for efficiency, but to elevate the customer experience, support franchisee partners, and infuse brand personality into every touchpoint. For The Human Bean, AI isn’t about replacing people; it’s about enhancing their impact. […]

Smoothie King has set its sights on expansion in Arizona and announced the grand opening of a new store in Phoenix, located at 4757 Greenway Rd, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ. As part of Smoothie King’s strategic plan to grow its footprint in the Southwest, the brand plans to open two more Arizona locations soon: one in […]

CityBird, a premium chicken tender restaurant focused on unmatched quality, announces goals for further expansion in Cincinnati and entrance into Dayton. As chicken continues to “rule the roost ” with both consumers and operators, CityBird looks to meet this growing demand by bringing its cage-free, all-natural tenders to more communities across Ohio. With six thriving locations already operating across Cincinnati, the […]

Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a private investment firm focused on being a strategic long-term partner to founders and management teams, announced it has completed an additional investment in Motley 7 Brew (“M7B” or the “Company”), a leading 7 Brew franchisee and member of the Anchor Point Management Group family of companies. 7 Brew Coffee is a […]

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a popular restaurant known for its made-to-order authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now open and serving the Tracy community at 2620 S. Tracy Blvd., suite 110B. The restaurant is owned and operated by Raja Ramu and Preethi Indirajith, a husband-and-wife team eager to share their love for delicious and nutritious food […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is shaking things up in the Houston area with the grand opening of its newest location in Sugar Land, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, on Monday, June 16, 2025. Located at 1912 Wescott Ave #250, the restaurant marks an exciting new offering for the brand, debuting a fresh dining experience with full-service hospitality, digital innovations, and a […]

Smoothie King is celebrating National Smoothie Day in the most delicious way—with a refreshing offer you won’t want to miss. On June 21, when guests buy any 20oz or larger smoothie, they’ll get a free 20oz smoothie—the perfect reason to sip, celebrate, and share. This special BOGO deal is available to both new and existing Smoothie King Healthy Rewards members, making […]

A&W Restaurants, an all-American QSR with more than 105 years of experience in business and serving communities, announced its strategic plans to expand the brand’s presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into the neighboring cities, including Darlington. A&W’s expansion into Colombia presents aspiring local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to grow alongside a heritage brand and […]

The start of summer just got a whole lot cooler! America’s largest donut and coffee brand is once again turning iced coffee runs into moments of joy with the return of Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day. For one day only, on Wednesday, June 18, Dunkin’ guests can sip with purpose: $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at […]