Category: Operations
Super Chix Opens Fourth Location in Alabama
SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its second location in the Hoover/Birmingham area and fourth in Alabama! “The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located at 5357 US-280 Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35242 – phone number (205) 238-5174. “The Greystone Shopping Center is a great location for SUPER CHIX given its convenient and easy access and proximity to residential, business and […]
Peter Piper Pizza Launches New Foundation to Support Children’s Education
Peter Piper Pizza, the pizza restaurant where “The Fun Is Baked In,” has launched the Slice of Knowledge Foundation, furthering its commitment to support children’s education in the Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque areas. To introduce the Slice of Knowledge Foundation, Peter Piper Pizza has partnered with ICEE. Throughout April and while supplies last, guests can […]
Pollo Campero Celebrates 100th Opening with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Commemorative Cup
Pollo Campero, the Guatemalan-born fast-casual restaurant specializing in uniquely flavorful chicken, is celebrating its 100th U.S. restaurant opening with the release of a new limited-time St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital commemorative cup that unlocks free Pollo Campero drink refills for life. Starting April 10, 2024, guests who purchase the exclusive 32-ounce cup for $5 will enjoy free […]
Tacombi Reaches 1 Million Meals Donated through its Foundation
The acclaimed Mexican eatery, Tacombi, announced a significant milestone in its philanthropic journey: the donation of over one million meals through the The Tacombi Foundation since April 2020. In celebration of this achievement and in continued support of its mission, Tacombi will be donating all proceeds from sales on Cinco De Mayo to its foundation […]
Dunkin’ Joy Childhood Foundation Celebrates 10th Annual Volunteer Month
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, celebrates its 10th annual volunteer month this April. Nationwide, nearly 2,000 Dunkin’ franchisees and crew members will be volunteering their time at more than 100 volunteer events at food banks in unison with Inspire Brand’s “Good Citizens Month.” In honor of the Foundation’s 10 year […]
GiftAMeal Creates Grand Opening Packages
GiftAMeal announced the launch of its Grand Opening package tailored for restaurants seeking to make a meaningful impact as they enter new markets. Starbird Chicken, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast food crispy chicken concepts, will utilize the Grand Opening package for an upcoming restaurant opening in San Francisco, CA. This unique initiative provides […]
Fatburger Agrees to 40-Unit Franchise Deal in Northern California
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal to open 40 new franchised Fatburger locations across Northern California. In partnership with franchisee California Burger, Inc., Fatburger will be added to 40 existing Round Table Pizza locations over the next 10 […]
Noodles & Company Signs Franchise Deal in Portland
Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture has signed a deal with DND Group Inc. to immediately acquire six restaurant locations and open a total of 10 new restaurants to the Portland, Oregon area. Opening its first location in 2025, this franchise agreement underscores Noodles & Company’s proven strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest market. Spearheading […]
The Habit Burger Grill Opens 11th Store in Florida
The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces the launch of their 11th restaurant in Florida with their Cutler Bay drive-thru opening. The restaurant and drive-thru are located at 19169 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay, FL 33157, and […]
Chicken Salad Chick to Offer BOGO Chicken Salad Ahead of Mother’s Day
Chicken Salad Chick the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is honoring mothers everywhere with a special promotion. On Friday, May 10, all of Chicken Salad Chick’s 250+ locations will be offering a buy one Large Quick Chick and get another absolutely free. This exclusive BOGO offer allows guests to indulge in the […]
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to Offer BOGO 50 Percent Off for Tea Day
On April 21st, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering buy one get one 50% off on all teas. What’s more, is that The Coffee Bean Rewards app has undergone a complete makeover to provide customers with an upgraded rewards program that offers more perks. As part of this program, members can enjoy unlocking rewards like […]
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Location Opens in Greater New Orleans
FAT Brands announced the openings of its first Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express location in the Greater New Orleans area. The new Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Pearl River restaurant, located in the I-59 Pilot Travel Center north of New Orleans, will serve passersby its famous, all-American fare, including custom-built burgers, award-winning wings, Fat Fries, and hand-scooped […]
Chandi Hospitality Group Signs 10-Unit Deal with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!
Chandi Hospitality Group, a well-known Northern California franchise group and real estate developer, has signed an exclusive, 10-unit franchise agreement with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! to expand the fried chicken concept throughout Northern California. The first location is set to open in American Canyon this summer, with expansion planned for nine counties across the San […]
Pei Wei Plots Notable Growth and Menu Enhancements in 2023
The woks are burning bright at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen! After being acquired in 2019 by West Coast Capital, Pei Wei has been busy with enhancements to the flavor, growth and technology of the brand. Pei Wei’s partnership with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila has helped reinvent the menu with a wide variety of craveable pan-Asian […]
Shake Shack Opens First Drive-Thru in Southern Nevada
On Thursday, December 14, Shake Shack opened its first drive-thru location in Southern Nevada. The new Shack is the brand’s fifth location and first drive-thru in the state, located at 1830 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031. The first 100 guests attending the grand opening received a complimentary branded cold cup. Additionally, as […]
The Habit Burger Grill Opens First Mobile Pickup Lane
The Habit Burger Grill announced their new grand opening in Garden Grove, the second in the city, located at 13236 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843. Their famous “Habit Hospitality” will be served to the public starting Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Additionally, the new restaurant will launch the company’s first Mobile Pickup Lane—a groundbreaking feature […]
Shake Shack to Open Drive-Thru Unit in North Las Vegas
Shake Shack will open its first drive-thru location in Southern Nevada next month. To be located at 1830 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031, the fifth location and first drive-thru in the state will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. The Craig Road Shack will offer guests both […]
Modern Market Eatery to Open First Drive-Thru in Colorado Springs
Modern Market Eatery, the Colorado-based fast casual concept specializing in scratch-made foods using clean ingredients, will open the brand’s first drive-thru restaurant in Colorado Springs at 3015 New Center Point, Suite 100, in the First & Main Town Center on Friday, Nov. 17. The new company-owned restaurant is the third Modern Market Eatery location in […]
Marco’s Pizza Bolsters Marketing Team with New Hires
Marco’s Pizza announced the appointment of three marketing leaders as it continues to drive product innovation and enhance the customer experience. Joining the team are Ben Halliwell as senior vice president of digital marketing, Tanisha Chea as vice president of brand marketing and Kathleen Kennedy as director of culinary innovation. After being appointed in June […]
Pretzelmaker to Offer Free Pretzel Bites on National Pretzel Day
Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc. and innovator of Pretzel Bites, is once again rolling out Free Pretzel Bites to celebrate National Pretzel Day. This National Pretzel Day, April 26, fans can grab one free Small Original Pretzel Bites, Original Salted or Unsalted, in-store at participating Pretzelmaker locations nationwide. “Offering a great deal for National Pretzel Day is a longstanding tradition at Pretzelmaker,” says […]
Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Inside Walmart in Aurora, Colorado
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the nation’s fun-loving pretzel brand, recently expanded in Aurora, and pretzels are the first thing on Walmart shoppers’ lists. The new bakery will be owned and operated by one of Wetzel’s distinguished ‘Access to Equity’ entrepreneurs and restaurant industry veteran, Juveisa Prada. The brand’s Access to Equity program was created to improve inclusivity for women and minorities […]
The Human Bean Opens in River Edge, New Jersey
Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 101 Midland Ave beginning this Tuesday, April 16th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the Cafe’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new The Human Bean location, […]
The Human Bean to Host Earth Day Giveback with Planting Partner Trees of the Future
The Human Bean is hosting its annual Earth Day Giveback at all locations across the U.S. next Monday, April 22nd. On this special day, every drink sold will result in one tree planted through Trees for the Future, an international nonprofit with 30+ years of history planting trees and teaching sustainable farming practices in impoverished communities. […]
Popeyes Offers $4.20 Chicken Sandwich Deal for 4/20
Popeyes is elevating the holiday with a smokin’ deal and a new Munchies Menu that’s sure to satisfy all cravings. Starting today through Saturday, 4/20, guests can order off the Munchies Menu and get a mouthwatering Chicken Sandwich (Classic, Spicy, Blackened or Spicy Blackened) for only $4.20 and fan-favorite sides like Cajun Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and more for […]
Bojangles to Venture West with Franchise Deal in Los Angeles
Bojangles, the Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, has announced the signing of a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time. The agreement, spearheaded by seasoned entrepreneur Lorenzo Boucetta and Poulet Brothers, LLC, is expected to introduce Bojangles to Los Angeles […]
Black Rock Coffee Bar Implements Revel’s POS Systems
Revel Systems, an open cloud order management platform for restaurant and retail brands, announced that Black Rock Coffee Bar has successfully implemented Revel at more than 130 locations, with plans to rapidly expand nationwide. Preferring a best-of-breed approach to its technology stack, Black Rock took advantage of Revel’s existing integrations with leading solutions for loyalty, […]
Restaurants Fight Back Against Pandemic with Paytronix Order & Delivery
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 […]
PAR Technology Announces New Brink POS Software API Integration
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 […]
Krak Boba to Offer $3 Off During Customer Appreciation Day
Customer Appreciation Day is approaching, and Krak Boba, a Southern California-based boba franchise, is ready to celebrate with its community. On Thursday, April 18, all new and existing loyalty club members, or Krak Circle members, will receive a coupon for $3 off as a token of appreciation for their loyalty to the Krak Boba brand. […]
Philz Coffee Adds Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew to Menu
For the first time in two years, Philz Coffee is adding a new, plant-based beverage to its menu with the introduction of Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew, available now through June 10. Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew combines notes of caramelized brown sugar, oats and cinnamon spice with the smooth and refreshing Philz Mission Cold Brew coffee […]
Mountain Mike’s Names Carol DeNembo Marketing Chief
Mountain Mike’s Pizza named longtime foodservice marketing executive and experienced restaurant-industry leader Carol DeNembo as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Since being hired by Mountain Mike’s Pizza in 2018 as Vice President of Marketing, brand visibility and awareness have skyrocketed. “Since her arrival, Carol has been an invaluable asset and an absolute marketing powerhouse for Mountain […]
District Taco Announces Signed Leases and Store Openings
District Taco, the premier authentic Mexican fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Yucatán flavors, announces the signing of two new leases in New Jersey as part of 20 currently planned for the Tri-State Area. Q2 will also see the opening of two previously announced locations, at 2700 Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia and 1295 Hamburg […]
Bonchon Opens Four Stores and Signs 20 Franchise Deals in Q1
Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, announces that in Q1 2024, the company opened four new restaurants – two in California, one in New York, and one in Massachusetts – and signed an additional 20 new deals across the United States. “We are on course to smash the record we set last year for deals signed,” says Suzie Tsai, Bonchon’s […]
Craveworthy Brands Forges Sustainability Partnership with Budderfly
Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants. Craveworthy Brands owns, operates, and franchises multiple restaurant brands across the country, including Genghis Grill: where Budderfly’s Energy as a Service (EaaS) offering will first be […]
Restaurant Technologies Breaks its Own Sustainability Record
Restaurant Technologies broke its own sustainability record by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2023, breaking the record set in 2022 by 25 million pounds. The company continues to help its 40,000 customers nationwide be more sustainable and reach their Environmental, Social, […]
Sabert Corporation Leans Into Sustainable Food Packaging
Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions, announced the launch of its new Earthtel r-PRO line of round bowls and containers. Made with Sabert’s proprietary polypropylene blend containing 25% post-consumer recycled content (PCR), the new collection is 100% recyclable and meets APR guidelines for recyclability. Designed with sustainability in […]
Taco Bell Operator Cotti Foods Corporation Unveils Solar Canopies at Store in Tulare, California
Cotti Foods Corporation will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 21st at 10am PT to unveil three new solar canopies installed at the franchisee’s Taco Bell on 1051 S Mooney Blvd in Tulare, California. Integrate Solar installed two 45’ solar canopies over the drive-thru and one 45’ solar canopy in the parking lot. The 56.1 […]
MOD Pizza to Begin Using Bikky’s Customer Analytics Solutions
Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with MOD Pizza, the purpose-led, people-first, fast casual pizza pioneer. By leveraging Bikky’s customer analytics capabilities across its entire portfolio of over 500 locations, MOD is deepening its knowledge of what marketing and menu decisions resonate with customers and as a result, increase […]
ItsaCheckmate Unveils Kiosk Solution
ItsaCheckmate, a leading restaurant ordering solutions provider, unveiled its new Kiosk solution, engineered to enhance the visual and operational standards of kiosks in the restaurant industry. This release marks a significant step forward, addressing common user experience and branding limitations found in other offerings. Many of the market’s existing kiosk solutions force brands to compromise on […]
Sparkfly Forges Partnership with Olo
Sparkfly, an award-winning retail technology solutions company, has forged a strategic partnership with Olo, a leading restaurant technology provider, to create the next-generation intelligent guest engagement ecosystem. With tens of thousands of restaurant locations already supported by Sparkfly and Olo collectively, there are significant expansion opportunities supporting growth and innovation for enterprise restaurant brands. The […]
Steak ‘n Shake Locations Add Biometric Check-in and Checkout
PopID and Steak n Shake announced that all Steak n Shake locations in the United States now accept PopID Check In (to review favorite orders and loyalty points) and PopPay for checkout. With more than 300 locations, Steak n Shake is the first national restaurant brand in the United States to adopt biometric check-in and […]
Wayback Burgers Unveils New Rewards Program
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest growing burger franchises, unveiled Wayback Rewards, its new and improved rewards program for guests. Highlighted by a new “secret menu” which will put fun, limited time menu items at members’ fingertips, members can access the new Wayback Rewards program wherever they order, whether via the app, online, […]
ItsaCheckmate Announces New Digital Menu Management Solution
ItsaCheckmate, a leading restaurant ordering solutions provider, announced its new enterprise-grade digital menu management solution today. This solution introduces a comprehensive suite of tools, including an advanced catalog system, customizable menu templates, and dynamic availability grids, designed to empower restaurants to manage their online presence with precision and flexibility. Previously, restaurants were hampered by limitations […]
Olo Launches ‘Smart Cross-Sells’ Feature to Increase Guest Engagement and Sales
Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, announced Smart Cross-Sells, a new ordering feature empowering brands to increase guest engagement and average order value by providing dynamic, personalized suggestions during the ordering and checkout process. Over a dozen additional product features are now available across Olo’s three product suites Order, Pay, and Engage, to help restaurants increase orders, […]