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Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced that five stores in New Orleans transferred ownership to seasoned operator Rakesh Kalotra. The addresses of these locations include 5300 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, 3222 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, 810 West Airline Hwy, LaPlace, 3555 General […]

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is proud to announce the soft opening of its newest location in the Greater Houston area, located at 1021 Lake Olympia Parkway, within the Commons at Lake Olympia shopping center. The new store will officially open its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This marks the ninth […]

Church’s Texas Chicken is turning up the heat and flavor this summer with the return of its fan-favorite Authentic Texas Style Rubbed Smokehouse Chicken. Just in time for summer, the mouthwatering recipe returns to Church’s menu by popular demand for a limited time from June 26-September 24, 2025, with a full meal starting at only […]

Roy Rogers Restaurants is officially opening its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on June 25. This restaurant is the chain’s first return to the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia markets since the 1990s, marking an exciting new era for the brand. The location is 614 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Roy Rogers appeals to guests […]

French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine has signed an agreement with SM Franchise LLC to develop three new locations in Houston and College Station, Texas, over the next two years. SM Franchise LLC is owned and operated by Sultan Mahmood, a seasoned multi-unit operator with nearly 25 years of experience in restaurant franchising. He started […]

Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, the fast-casual Mexican concept known for its vibrant flavors and made-fresh-daily menu, will open its 11th location at 67 East Ridgewood Avenue, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 28th. Tacoria is open Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday, 11 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, […]

Barberitos, the fast-casual burrito brand renowned for its fresh, health-conscious offerings and a proud member of the better-for-you dining platform WOWorks, is expanding its presence in Georgia with two new development agreements with existing franchisees. The deals will bring six locations to the state – three to Savannah and three to Athens, building on its […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, will debut in Newtown Square, with its first area location in Ellis Preserve on Saturday, July 19th, at 8 AM. Located at 108 Squire Dr, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 100 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, with a […]

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the industry-leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, is expanding its Michigan footprint with the launch of a new food truck in Kalamazoo. This marks the fourth CML food truck and the third market for seasoned operators Hussein (Hank) Kdouh, Muhammed (Moe) Zahr, and Rabih Zahr, bringing the irresistible flavors of Maine lobster directly […]

PayPal announced it has teamed up with Taco Bell to deliver a fast, secure, and deliciously rewarding way to pay in the Taco Bell app and website. Now, Taco Bell customers can choose to pay with PayPal or Venmo, giving them more choice and rewards while delivering a quick and easy checkout experience. With Crunchwrap […]

Protein Bar & Kitchen is turning up the flavor this summer with the launch of a new Korean-Inspired Steak Bowl, featuring the wildly loved Original Bitchin’ Sauce. This crave-worthy creation drops June 24 at select Protein Bar & Kitchen locations. The Steak & Seoul Bowl is stacked with seared steak, Cahokia brown rice, organic rainbow […]

Tillster, a global leader in unified restaurant commerce, announced that Christopher Sebes has joined the company as Strategic Advisor to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth. Sebes brings four decades of restaurant-technology leadership and a record of building solutions and companies that serve the world’s largest restaurant brands. He co-founded Twenty20 Visual Systems, the […]

This summer, Panera is bringing the flavors of Italy to a cafe near you with the launch of three new, Italian-inspired menu items, each crafted to capture the essence of old-world flavors with a bold twist. Available for a limited time only, the new offerings are part of Panera’s summer menu launch and perfect for […]

On June 13, bb.q Chicken’s Englewood location supported the local community by donating a generous spread of Korean fried chicken, K-food dishes, and meal sets to Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High School in celebration of the Hope Club Concert. This meaningful event, organized and performed by students, showcased a vibrant array of talents – from samulnori […]

With the first half of the year in the books, Hot Head Burritos is maintaining rapid growth, backed by new restaurant openings, menu innovations and effective campaigns that connect with today’s diners while reinforcing its position as a go-to for fast, fresh and flavorful meals. Following a March opening in Cincinnati and a June debut […]

Guzman y Gomez (GYG), one of the world’s fastest-growing fast-food businesses, announced the opening of its seventh Chicagoland location in Des Plaines on Thursday, July 17. Located at 2741 Mannheim Rd, this location continues the brand’s rapid expansion across the region as it redefines fast food with a bold promise: real, clean Mexican food – […]