Curry Up Now introduced its latest culinary creation, the El Jefe Naan Wrap. Available for a limited time, the wrap features a Chili Garlic Naan base, loaded with fresh guac, chutney onions, and customer’s choice of chicken/paneer tikka masala or lamb rogan josh, paired perfectly with a side of peri peri fries or a refreshing […]

Yogurtland, a leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand with more than 220 locations across the country, announced the addition of Charles (Chuck) Ballard as the Director of Development. A seasoned veteran in franchise development with over four decades of experience in the food service industry, Ballard brings a wealth of expertise in building successful franchise systems […]

Konala, a rapidly growing healthy fast food concept known for its high-quality, protein-packed bowls and salads, has announced plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a new franchise offering. Founded by Trace and Jammie Miller, Konala is setting a new standard in the fast-food industry with its focus on health, […]

Salad and Go, a one-of-a-kind restaurant solution and fast-growing salad chain, is introducing brand-new, fall-inspired menu items to keep guests feeling cozy and satisfied as the weather cools down. Building on its existing menu of made-to-order salads, wraps, breakfast burritos and hand-crafted beverages, Salad and Go’s very own Michelin-star trained Chef Patino has crafted four […]

Inline Plastics has just unveiled two exciting additions to their Safe-T-Fresh Rounds line that promise to be the talk of every party.   These ingenious platters are set to redefine how we savor, serve, and store our favorite party bites.  The real magic lies in the details. Inline Plastics has packed these platters with smart  features that make them […]

Residents of Orlando should start preparing their taste buds now for an ice cream experience unlike any other! The Buona Companies recently announced that The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone) has signed a new multi-unit agreement with entrepreneur Candy Krueger. The accomplished businesswoman and her business partner, Tom Nguyen, plan to develop three locations throughout Central Florida.  The first […]

Citizens Coffee, the New York-born brand renowned for bringing the vibrant Australian brunch culture to America, is accelerating its mission to become the nation’s most scalable and premier specialty coffee and breakfast brand. The cult-followed breakfast brand has launched a Series B investment round to drive growth towards its goal of $100M in annual sales […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is once again teaming up with Share our Strength and No Kid Hungry to support their ‘Food is the Most Important School Supply’ campaign. Now through September 29, guests who make a $2 donation to No Kid Hungry at participating Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations will receive a coupon for a free OG […]

The Human Bean hosted its 11th Annual Food Drive at drive-thru locations across the U.S. on Friday, August 16. On this special day, one dollar for every drink sold was earmarked for local food programs in The Human Bean communities. In total, customers visiting the family of drive-thrus supported an estimated 202,998 meals for food […]

Golden Chick is going back to its community-focused roots with the return of its local school charity initiative. Targeting individual schools near Golden Chick restaurants, the brand will support over 230 schools within the system-wide giveback initiative. To support, the brand will give 50 cents from every order of its new churro menu offering now through […]

Newk’s Eatery announced the return of its annual “Lori’s Day” event, a cornerstone of its long-standing Newk’s Cares initiative, which raises crucial funds for Ovarian cancer research. This year’s “Lori’s Day” will be held on Sept. 24, with 20% of all sales from Newk’s Eatery locations nationwide donated to advancing ovarian cancer research and supporting patients and their […]

Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks (Philly’s Best), the iconic Southland sandwich shop that’s been Satisfying Real Philly Food Cravings Since ’92, is supporting local schools with its new ‘TastyKakes for Teachers’ giveback initiative. For every TastyKake purchased throughout September, Philly’s Best will donate the retail price of a TastyKake – a classic Philadelphia snack cake treat – to local […]

FiiZ Drinks, the beloved Utah-based specialty soda shop known for its creative and fun approach to beverages, announced a meaningful partnership with Make-A-Wish Utah to bring joy and hope to children facing critical illnesses. From September 1st to September 30th, FiiZ Drinks will run a special campaign encouraging guests to round up their purchases, with all additional […]

Kona Ice, the renowned mobile shaved ice franchise dedicated to community support and engagement, announced the launch of the Kona ACE Program, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding educators across the United States. The program, which stands for “Accomplished and Celebrated Educators,” aims to honor teachers who go above and beyond in their […]

GiftAMeal, the innovative cause-marketing program that turns customer photos into meals for local families in need, announces its collaboration with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Launched in July, GiftAMeal has been implemented at 10 Great Greek restaurant locations as the two join in their shared mission to combat hunger and support local communities. Through the partnership with GiftAMeal, […]

The Baltimore Ravens announced an exciting new partnership with Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group, for the 2024 NFL season. This dynamic collaboration between two companies with deep-rooted ties to Baltimore aims to further enhance the Ravens’ fan experience throughout the season. This partnership is set to bring a new level of engagement and benefits to Ravens […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced a delicious and cheesy deal in honor of its favorite holiday, National Cheeseburger Day, Wednesday, September 18. For one day only, guests can cash in on a Buy One, Get One Free Classic Burger* offer on Wednesday, September 18. Wayback Burgers’ Classic Burger […]

fuku, the spicy fried chicken concept created by David Chang, has added a new location on the west coast at Crypto.com Arena. This partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, is the brand’s first presence in the Greater Los Angeles area and will go live during the NBA and NHL home openers with the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the leading global specialty coffee and tea house, recently announced the appointment of seasoned industry executive Cory Davenport as its new franchise sales manager. In his role, Davenport will be responsible for driving brand awareness and spearheading the company’s franchise expansion efforts across North America. Working alongside Michelle Reap, […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue announced its latest expansion with a new restaurant in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This milestone marks the brand’s 10th East Coast location and the second in North Carolina, further solidifying its nationwide presence with 228 locations across the U.S. and Japan. Located at 331-E Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546, the new location occupies […]

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise experiencing record-breaking growth, proudly announces plans to open five additional world-class coffee kiosks – the result of new franchise agreements signed in August.   The new signings are the latest boost to the Scooter’s Coffee‘s network of more than 800 stores in 30 states as the brand strives […]

Ansa, a pioneer in white-labeled digital wallets, announced the launch of Ansa Anywhere, a first-of-its-kind payment solution to provide brands and their customers seamless tap-to-pay capabilities in-store from a customer’s wallet balance. This product innovation enables brands, including restaurants and retailers, to accept stored value balances in-store via digital wallets such as Apple Pay and […]

Presto Automation announced that it has been collaborating with Taco John’s and Qu to implement a Presto Voice drive-thru pilot at select Taco John’s restaurants. Presto Voice enhances the drive-thru staff’s productivity by reducing the time they devote to taking orders, allowing them to focus on more critical tasks and reducing associated labor costs. It […]

Papa John’s International, Inc. announced the appointment of Kevin Vasconi to Chief Digital and Technology Officer, effective today. Mr. Vasconi brings proven enterprise technology leadership to the company. He most recently served as Chief Information Officer for The Wendy’s Company, where he led their transformation and tripled its ecommerce business in three years through a […]

Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced the promotions of two key executives: Travis Smith has been promoted to executive vice president and Ryan Morris has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and general counsel. “Travis and Ryan have demonstrated incredible dedication and played key roles in our brand’s success,” said Jim Philips, CEO of Mr […]

Fall is in the air and so are some delicious Wendy’s deals! Fans can score savings on all their favorite Wendy’s items via the Wendy’s app.   Frosty the 13th   $5 Big Noon Saucy Deal   National Cheeseburger Day (9/18)   *Offer only available at participating U.S. Wendy’s for a limited time.  Offer must be redeemed via the Wendy’s App. App […]

Mobivity Holdings Corp., a global provider of personalized reward performance solutions for brands, announced Checkers and Rally’s, following its success with Mobivity’s Connected Rewards, renewed for a third annual term. Through this collaboration, Checkers and Rally’s has significantly increased engagement and redemption rates, especially among customers who had not interacted with the brand for over […]

The Wendy’s Company announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Arthur B. Winkleblack as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his long-time leadership, counsel, guidance and contributions to the Board and the Company. Winkleblack has served as Lead Independent Director since October […]

Port of Subs, the iconic 50-year legacy sandwich brand is dominating the QSR industry with record-breaking growth driven by regional developers and multi-unit operators.  The latest milestone in the brand’s expansion comes with the announcement of a 30-store development agreement with seasoned entrepreneurs Michelle and Robert Lucas, who will further solidify Port of Subs’ footprint in California by introducing […]

Charleys Cheesesteaks has rolled out an updated menu featuring expanded selections based on previous menu items, customer feedback and value items that align with the current landscape of quick service restaurants. This menu rollout brings Charleys back to the core of its offerings from the past 30+ years, dating back to its first opening in 1986. […]

The toughest situations foster innovation and experimentation, and that’s just how companies using the Paytronix Order & Delivery platform have tackled the COVID-crisis. Paytronix Systems, Inc., recently highlighted five brands that have successfully ramped up their takeout business with such innovations as grocery and alcohol sales, a ghost kitchen, and email marketing to support their […]

ParTech, Inc., a leading global provider of point of sale  solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today a new partnership with Altametrics and Hubworks, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise restaurant systems that provides food, workforce, and supply chain management to the world’s most successful restaurant companies, including Denny’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza […]

Delaget, a leading restaurant SaaS company that is trusted by 30,000+ restaurants and top brands, announced the launch of Delaget Delivery Solutions, which is designed to address the challenge of managing data from multiple delivery service providers (DSPs) for restaurant operators and finance teams. Segmented into Delivery Operations and Delivery Finance, Delaget Delivery Solutions helps […]

Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast food concepts, announced its expansion in the Bay Area with two grand openings of its newest locations in Palo Alto on Monday, September 9, followed shortly thereafter in Pleasanton later this fall. This announcement comes on the heels of the brand’s latest restaurant in South San Francisco […]

HTeaO, the leading iced tea franchise, will celebrate National Horchata Day with an offer that horchata enthusiasts won’t want to miss! On Tuesday, September 24th, guests can enjoy a buy one, get one 50% off promotion on all iced horchatas all day.* Indulge in a sweet mix that features a classic pairing of vanilla and cinnamon flavors combined with half […]

ConverseNow, the leading provider of voice AI technology for restaurants, announce da new partnership with Adora POS, a leading point-of-sale system for single point and multi-point restaurants. Through this partnership, Adora POS customers now have access to ConverseNow’s market-leading voice AI solutions, designed to streamline phone ordering processes and drive consistent upsell strategies. ConverseNow’s cutting-edge […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, has proudly opened its third Los Angeles County restaurant in Pasadena, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by Waldo Yan and Amber Tan, experienced restaurant owners and long-time […]

September 18 marks the ultimate better burger lover’s celebration as BurgerFi, owned by BurgerFi International, Inc., gears up for its most beloved holiday – National Cheeseburger Day! To celebrate its iconic cheeseburger, guests who purchase a Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage can enjoy a premium BurgerFi Cheeseburger for only $4. “Our signature premium angus cheeseburger is what the BurgerFi […]

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is launching its 110th location on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena, adding to the area’s growing range of dining and shopping options. To mark the occasion, Ono Hawaiian BBQ will host a Grand Opening Luau featuring a Hawaiian dance show, ribbon cutting, raffles, and merchandise giveaways. In addition, a Buy One, Get […]

Slim Chickens announced its first restaurant in Berlin, Germany. This milestone is spearheaded by established multi-unit operator, The Foodelity Group, a sub-franchisee of Boparan Restaurant Group. It marks the beginning of a planned rollout of 20 locations across the country.  The better-chicken brand has opened more than 280 locations across the United States, Turkey, and […]

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with Marugame Udon USA, the fast-casual Japanese restaurant serving handcrafted Sanuki-style udon and freshly made tempura.  Founded in Japan nearly 25 years ago, Marugame has since grown to more than 1,200 locations globally. More recently, the brand has been focused on bringing […]

Ziosk, the pioneer of pay-at-the-table and a leading digital hospitality platform for restaurants, announced the launch of its newest product offering, DigiSite. This groundbreaking software uses industry-leading location intelligence to make businesses smarter and more efficient – giving guests the highest quality experience with minimal wait. With its rapid deployment and state-of-the-art technology, this cutting-edge […]

Cilantro Taco Grill, a leading name in authentic Mexican cuisine, announces a new partnership with Incentivio, the restaurant industry’s leading AI-driven guest engagement platform. As part of this partnership, Cilantro Taco Grill will leverage Incentivio’s data-driven technology to provide highly personalized and deeply engaging experiences for their guests. This includes tailored promotions, loyalty programs, streamlined […]

JUICER, a leader in menu pricing strategies, announced today that it will discontinue its dynamic pricing platform for delivery to shift its focus toward broader revenue management solutions within the restaurant industry. The current economic climate presents significant growth opportunities for JUICER Compete, the company’s fast-growing competitive intelligence solution that delivers in-depth insights into competitor […]

After implementing multiple technological advancements aimed at improving franchisee success, customer experience, and operational efficiency, We Sell Restaurants has enhanced key platforms and ensured future technological developments can be implemented with ease. As the nation’s leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants, these technological developments underscore the company’s commitment to innovation and support its mission to Sell More […]

Loadmill announced its partnership with Papa Johns International. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Papa Johns as they continue to elevate their software testing capabilities. Transforming Software Testing with AI Leveraging Loadmill’s advanced AI technology, Papa Johns will further improve its testing approach. Beyond automating repetitive tasks, Loadmill empowers the team to construct […]

QSR Automations, a global leader in kitchen automation and guest management services, announced its strategic partnership with Dave’s Hot Chicken. Since its start, Dave’s Hot Chicken has gone from scrappy, late-night pop-up to one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the nation. The collaboration will see Dave’s Hot Chicken implement QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart Kitchen across its rapidly expanding […]