Category: Operations

Happy Joe’s made a powerful Florida debut with the grand opening of its first Sunshine State location in Navarre on April 28. The new Happy Joe’s prototype restaurant opened its doors, and patio garage doors, to a record turnout and shattered sales records, making it the most successful franchise opening in the brand’s 52-year history.  From […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce development in Virginia. The three-unit agreement continues the brand’s rapid growth across the country, expands its coast-to-coast footprint and reinforces its segment position […]

X Games is proud to announce the return of SONIC Drive-In as Presenting Partner for X Games Salt Lake City 2025, June 27-29 at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. The announcement comes on the heels of the SONIC brand’s history-making partnership as the first-ever Presenting Partner of X Games Ventura 2024 and […]

MOD Pizza announced the launch of its nationwide campaign, “When Every Ingredient Shines,” available across all markets May 28 through August 10. This campaign highlights MOD’s commitment to high-quality ingredients while celebrating individuality and flavor in every slice, reinforcing the brand’s belief that great pizza begins with personalization and culinary creativity.   At the heart of […]

C Squared Advisors announced the sale of a 30-unit Dunkin’ portfolio in Nebraska. Serving as the exclusive financial advisor for the seller, Bryce Bares, the expert team of Pete DiFilippo and Tori Wagner utilized decades of specialized experience in the restaurant franchise industry, delivering tailored solutions to execute this deal.  The duo supported Bares through […]

Philly’s Best Steak Company, a trusted name in authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak meat, has been named the Preferred Philly Steak of the Philadelphia Phillies. This partnership brings a true Philly product to one of the most passionate fanbases in sports.  “As the preferred steak of the Philadelphia Phillies, we get to do what we’ve always done […]

GPS Hospitality, the second-largest Burger King franchisee with close to 400 Burger King restaurants, announced today it has awarded Burger King Foundation scholarships to 116 students. The winners were chosen from communities where GPS’ restaurants are located, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The scholars were granted $1,000 each, with a […]

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is once again proud to team up with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to recognize and support the courageous individuals who have served in the U.S. military. From May 21st through May 30th, Ellianos locations will participate in a special fundraising campaign aimed at making a lasting […]

In honor of National Foster Care Month, Wendy’s customers are invited to Make A Biggie Difference by just scanning a QR code for the more than 108,000 children in foster care who are waiting for a permanent home and loving family.  This May, customers can scan the QR code on select Wendy’s cups* to support […]

Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger are proud to announce their 3rd annual Snarf’s Bite Back Hunger Day on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, when 100% of all profits will be donated to food banks that serve the communities they call home. This initiative is part of Snarf’s ongoing commitment to fight food insecurity and support their neighbors in […]

Continuing its commitment to food allergy safety and education, Vitality Bowls is partnering with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) for the seventh year in a row. Throughout Allergy Awareness Month this May, Vitality Bowls cafés nationwide will come together to support food allergy awareness and education in their communities. During the month […]

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced that the brand will be participating in a month-long giveback with its national charity partner, Folds of Honor. From May 1 through May 31, guests will have the option to give back to Folds of Honor by rounding up to the nearest dollar in-restaurant with dine-in or drive-thru orders. […]

A culinary staple of East Tennessee for over 50 years, Buddy’s bar-b-q has remained committed to bettering the communities it calls home. As part of this mission, Buddy’s bar-b-q was proud to support children in the Sevier County school system earlier this month by partnering with Taylor Faith Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essentials […]

On Thursday, May 1, Culver’s is inviting guests to make a difference—one scoop at a time—during the 11th annual Scoops of Thanks Day. In exchange for a $1 donation, guests can enjoy a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard, with 100% of proceeds benefiting local FFA chapters. As part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project, this […]

You did it, America! Krispy Kreme will return its popular Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Fans unlocked the return of the fan-favorite Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by helping Krispy Kreme achieve a “high score” of giving away 45,000 free Original Glazed Doughnuts between May 12 and 18 during Hot Light […]

For the first time in Shake Shack history, the chain is expanding beyond fries with the debut of a craveable new side: Fried Pickles with Ranch. These aren’t your average pickle chips. Made with Shake Shack’s signature proprietary-brined pickles, each slice is lightly coated, seasoned to perfection, and fried to golden, crunchy goodness. Served with […]

While Habit Burger & Grill is best known for its award-winning Charburgers, there’s another star on the rise: the Chicken Club. This stacked, smoky, flavor-loaded sandwich was crowned the No. 1 Grilled Chicken Sandwich by The Daily Meal in 2024, and now, fans can score one for free. From May 20–23, Habit CharClub members will […]

Black Seed Bagels has officially opened its first Queens location in the Hunter’s Point neighborhood of Long Island City. The new shop, located at 5-18 50th Avenue, welcomed its first customers today, Monday, May 19th. The 2,200 square foot space features both indoor and outdoor seating and will bake fresh bagels on-site daily. Hours of […]

gusto!, a healthier, globally inspired fast-casual bowl and wrap restaurant brand, announced the opening of its newest location on Thursday, May 29, in Sharpsburg, Ga. This will be gusto!’s 13th location in metro Atlanta. Conveniently located in Fischer Marketplace (100 Fischer Marketplace, situated on Highway 34 between Peachtree City and Newnan), this is the brand’s first location south of […]

SoundHound AI, Inc., a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, announced the next generation of its voice AI-powered platform for restaurants, enhancing its Dynamic Drive-Thru solution’s accuracy, speed, and adding seamless omnichannel ordering. Now, restaurants can extend their AI automation beyond the drive-thru to include Call-to-Order, Text-to-Order, Scan-to-Order, and In-Car Voice Ordering. With a majority […]

Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, enhances its leadership team with an internal promotion and new hires. Taco John’s welcomes Tom Perella as VP/Technology and Damian Hanft as VP/Human Resources and promotes Kristin Nuss to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.   Executive Moves  “We are confident in Kristin, Tom, and Damian’s leadership as we drive […]

At Point University’s recent commencement, 177 Chick-fil-A team members including one Operator earned accredited college degrees without taking on student debt, thanks to a growing national trend in employer-sponsored education. More than 70 of the graduates walked the stage in person, with over a dozen Chick-fil-A Operators attending in support. These graduates completed their degrees […]

As the weather heats up, Bojangles is putting a fresh twist on its iconic beverage with the launch of Watermelon Sweet Tea. This limited-time offering blends our Legendary Iced Tea, steeped the old-fashion way, with real watermelon juice for a new, refreshing flavor perfect for the summer season. Watermelon Sweet Tea is ideal for on-the-go […]

Randy’s Donuts, the iconic Los Angeles-based donut chain, has officially opened its first store in Japan, bringing its signature oversized treats and bold American flavors to Tokyo’s Daikanyama neighborhood. The grand opening took place on May 14, 2025, marking the brand’s debut at the Log Road Daikanyama shopping complex in Tokyo. The location opening generated […]

Port of Subs, the celebrated 50-year legacy sandwich brand driving nationwide expansion, proudly announces its latest development deal. With 20 units expected to open across the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, this agreement is spearheaded by Texas-based entrepreneurs Robert and Nikki La Grace, a husband-and-wife team with deep ties to the region and a passion for community-building. Port […]

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 […]

Tender Crush, the “addictive” casual crispy chicken brand from the creators of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, is teaming with fellow New York City sensation Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine to offer a limited-time Sophie’s Cuban Crush sandwich celebrating the best of both menus in one bold, flavor-packed bite. Sophie’s Cuban Crush features Tender Crush’s beloved crispy chicken and Sophie’s signature green sauce, sazon […]

Richmond-based Big Boys Biscuits, LLC is bringing Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-grown originator of bold biscuit creations, to the Old Dominion State. Virginia native and newest franchise partner, GR Waldrop, is looking to open the concept in Richmond and the surrounding areas, contracted for four locations to start. Waldrop grew up in the Jersey […]

Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand known for connecting people to real food, announced its planned market entry in Arkansas—a significant step in its expansion across the southern United States. The brand will open in Fayetteville later this year, with a second location to follow at Walmart’s New Home Office in Bentonville. “Northwest Arkansas is quickly […]

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced “Summer of Extras,” a new three-month program that will give away more than $1 million in free burritos to Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. from June 1 through August 31. To join in on the fun, guests can sign up for Chipotle Rewards and opt into the program here: chipotle.com/summer-of-extras. “‘Summer of Extras’ kicks […]

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced the release of Genius, a powerful new POS command center for business operations.  The launch of Genius is an important milestone in the company’s journey to streamline its ecosystem of innovative solutions, unifying all the Global Payments POS products […]

Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment center, announced its recognition as a “Best in STEM” brand for 2024–2025 and recipient of the STEM.org Accreditation Trustmark. This prestigious accolade, awarded independently of formal STEM accreditation, honors organizations that have demonstrated a profound commitment to implementing innovative and inclusive STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced its partnership with Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading acai shop, serving superfruit bowls, smoothies, juices, and more with sustainability and community in mind. Playa Bowls started as a makeshift pop-up in Belmar, NJ, in front of a pizzeria. By sharing their passion for acai […]

Duck Donuts announced its groundbreaking partnership with 3Owl, a digital experience agency helps brands soar, to introduce an all-new Duck Donuts website designed to enhance the guest experience. The newly designed website represents an exciting step forward in guest interaction, streamlining the path to donut joy while opening new doors to customization and convenience. This is […]

Today, Cash App announces its partnership with Domino’s giving customers payment flexibility when ordering their favorite pizzas. This launch marks one of the first restaurant partnerships for Cash App Pay and will give next generation consumers the choice and flexibility they crave at checkout. “We’re all about providing convenience to customers, and that includes making […]

DoorDash announced it has reached an agreement to acquire SevenRooms, a New York City-based software company and a global leader in hospitality technology. The move marks a significant expansion of DoorDash’s Commerce Platform capabilities, equipping merchants globally with new tools to grow in-store and delivery sales, build stronger customer relationships, and increase profitability. The acquisition […]