Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms, continues to be on the cutting edge of digital ordering innovations with the launch of ordering on Google Home. Google Home is the fifth platform added to Domino’s lineup of AnyWare ordering capabilities this year. “We’re proud to once again be the […]
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced a new doughnut inspired by Nutella hazelnut spread. The Nutty Cocoa Ring Doughnut is available now at participating shops in the U.S. Pairing a classic Krispy Kreme doughnut with creamy Nutella makes this doughnut a one-of-a-kind product. “Both Nutella and Krispy Kreme products are adored around the world, and we are […]
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. announced the test on its mobile app developed by the brand’s online ordering partner, Olo. Although the free app is currently available for download by iOS and Android users nationwide, the app’s full functionality will be limited to the Sacramento test market. Mobile app users will have the power to submit, […]
Everyone has experienced that moment during the holidays when opening a gift, only to quickly wish it was something else entirely. For the holiday season, Burger King restaurants are offering a Whopper sandwich in exchange for an unwanted gift. Who says miracles don’t exist? All guests need to do is head down to the Burger […]
After working with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit as a general contractor in California, Caleb Cabrera decided it was time to embark on a new adventure. While working with Dickey’s, Cabrera fell in love with the brand and began researching franchising options with his son, CJ Cabrera and business partner, Vince Perez. Cabrera grew up in the […]
Rise Biscuits Donuts, Durham, North Carolina’s, award-winning concept featuring both sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, announced the signing of a multi-state development agreement that will introduce the Rise concept to Georgia, South Carolina, and Kentucky. MDO Holdings, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based investment and management firm with a current portfolio of over 30 companies […]
Pret A Manger, a popular restaurant chain with more than 70 locations in the U.S., has committed to landmark improvements for the welfare of chickens raised for its food operations. Pret A Manger will use use only chickens that meet the welfare standards laid out by Global Animal Partnership (GAP), an international farmed animal welfare […]
Pollo Campero announced it has inked a deal to open its first restaurant in Tennessee. Campero has signed franchisee Sosa Properties, LLC, giving it the rights to open the first Pollo Campero franchise in the Nashville area. Sosa Properties owner Alberto Sosa, who currently owns Nashville’s Taquería San Luis and Carnicería San Luis, had been […]
Pizza Hut is expanding its ordering capabilities to include Alexa Voice Service on Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap, Echo Dot, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire tablets. With a simple phrase, and not a single phone or laptop lifted, Pizza Hut’s new skill brings ease and convenience to the ordering experience for pizza-loving homes across the country. […]
Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, announced the promotion of J.R. Galardi, the 27-year-old son of late company founder John Galardi, to the role of executive vice president. Galardi most recently held the role of director of administration, but began his career with the family business at the age of 13, when he manned […]
Domino’s Pizza announced Tuesday that Kevin S. Morris will be joining its global leadership team as executive vice president—general counsel, reporting to Domino’s CEO J. Patrick Doyle, effective January 3. Morris was most recently senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for New York-based Equinox Holdings, Inc. and its various operating subsidiaries and affiliates, […]
Dunkin’ Donuts announced that it has opened a new restaurant with new franchisee EZ Chow Inc., at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in Lindbergh Main Terminal 1. The new restaurant is open from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, and employs approximately 40 crew members. The restaurant provides a welcoming environment for […]
Penn Station East Coast Subs, a fast-casual restaurant known for its grilled, made-to-order sub sandwiches, hand-squeezed lemonade, and fresh-cut fries, updated its app with new features. The app now supports mobile pay, allowing customers to pay for their order via the app, and gift card purchases, allowing customers to send gift cards digitally via the […]
Fazoli’s announced the signing of a franchise agreement to develop a restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama. The news comes on the heels of another month of strong sales results for the brand’s franchise restaurants. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase for its franchised locations in November. “We are thrilled to expand […]
After more than 12 months of headlines featuring food safety issues and efforts to win back its customers, Chipotle’s Recovery Efforts ranks as 2016’s No. 1 food news story in the Hunter Public Relations annual Food News Study. Hunter Public Relations, one of the nation’s leading food and beverage marketing communications agencies, has annually commissioned […]
A&W Restaurants, Inc. will soon celebrate its five-year anniversary under franchisee ownership. Since being acquired from YUM! Brands, A&W has experienced non-stop, year-over-year same-store sales and profit gains, as well as the opening of more than 40 new U.S. units, including 15 in gas and convenience stores. A&W, America’s oldest restaurant chain, was owned by […]
Roy Rogers Restaurants announced the launch of its loyalty app, Roy’s Rewards. The app launches at its 24 corporate-owned locations Friday with an expansion into participating franchise locations by first quarter 2017. Roy’s Rewards, available for download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store as well as online, features the full Roy […]
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