Category: Operations
Smoothie King Looks to Triple Las Vegas Footprint
Smoothie King announced the signing of development agreements that will bring seven new locations to Las Vegas. The expansion more than triples Smoothie King’s footprint in the market and is part of the larger growth path that the smoothie brand announced earlier this year, forecasting 100 new store openings in 2024. Smoothie King currently has […]
Shaq’s Big Chicken Signs Six-Unit Deal to Grow in Texas and Louisiana
Big Chicken, the star-powered fast-casual chicken concept founded by legendary Hall of Famer and celebrated entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal, announced today that it has signed a six-unit development agreement with experienced restaurant operator, Jason Ratlif. This industry veteran is set to be a foundational part of the ongoing economic transformation happening from Tyler and Upper East […]
RATIONAL Wins ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
RATIONAL, a leading manufacturer of intelligent cooking equipment for commercial kitchens, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award is a tremendous honor for everyone at RATIONAL. It’s a testament to […]
Study: Consumers Have Emotional Connection with Direct Mail Ads
A new consumer survey and strategic industry data analysis conducted byVericast illustrates why print advertisements remain in style. They play a critical and emotional role in how consumers choose to engage with and purchase from brands. Vericast’s Direct Mail Influence Study builds upon findings from studies conducted for the United States Postal Service (USPS) by […]
Slim Chickens Headed to Owensboro, Kentucky
Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening at 3724 Frederica St, 42303 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Seasoned multi-unit operating group Houchens Food Group is spearheading the opening. This is the group’s sixth Kentucky location and their 11th Slims restaurant opening overall. The better-chicken brand has opened more than 260 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom. […]
Island Fin Poké Co. Launches Faux Ahi Tuna Bowl
In response to the growing demand for vegan options, Island Fin Poké Co. announced the launch of a new vegan menu item: the Faux Ahi Tuna Bowl. Available at every location, Island Fin Poké Co. is offering this plant-based bowl on their menu while supplies last. Crafted with the freshest ingredients and inspired by Hawaiian […]
Jersey Mike’s Announces Winners of Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award
Aidan Goldstein of WISH Academy High School in Los Angeles and Gabby Orlet of Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois, have been named the national winners of the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award. The Atlanta Tipoff Club (ATOC), administrators of the Naismith Awards for high school and college basketball excellence, […]
Cousins Subs Announces Recipients of $10,500 Worth of Make It Better Foundation Grants
Cousins Subs announced the recipients of its Make It Better Foundation grants, totaling $10,500, and the launch of its semi-annual Round Up Campaign. These initiatives aim to address vital community needs in health and wellness, hunger, and youth education. “We are honored to support these organizations and their vital initiatives,” says Justin McCoy, vice president […]
Jersey Mike’s Kicks Off 14th Annual Month of Giving Campaign
Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for charity this March, Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help a local cause. To celebrate the company’s 14th Annual Month of Giving fundraising campaign, Jersey Mike’s locations across the country are joining forces with more than 200 local charities. During the month of […]
Golden Chick Donates $190,584 to Local Teachers and Schools
Golden Chick, known for its Original Golden Tenders, Southern staples and local roots, gave back BIG this holiday season by donating $190,584 to teachers and over 300 schools. Through its fall campaign, 50 cents from each sale of Golden Chick’s State Fair Mini Funnel Cakes was collected and will now be divided between all locations […]
Papa Johns Canada Raises $55,286 for Second Harvest
Papa Johns Canada announced the company has raised $55,286 through the sales of its Shaq-a-Roni pizza for Canada’s largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest. “The Papa Johns franchise owners look forward to the Shaq-a-Roni fundraising campaign every year. It’s the perfect blend of an amazing pizza raising money for a wonderful charity partner,” says Michael Prentice, Papa Johns Franchise Business Partner. […]
Super Chix Opens Second Location in State of Washington
SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its second location in the state of Washington. The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located at 1507 S 348th St. Suite K-201, Federal Way, WA 98003 – phone number (253) 252-2551. “On the heels of ten new openings in 2023, including the Puyallup, WA Super Chix in August, we are excited for the second Washington and […]
Pizza Factory Opens in Jerome, Idaho
Pizza Factory, a West Coast pizza icon that is growing its popular reach across Idaho, announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Jerome. Conveniently situated at 3230 S Lincoln Ave, the new restaurant is owned and operated by Tracey and Julie Emery and will open on March 27. Julie brings 33 years of food […]
Chicken Salad Chick to Open in Greenville, North Carolina
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced its 14th North Carolina restaurant opening in Greenville at 112 Redbanks Road. Featuring a convenient drive-thru, Chicken Salad Chick of Greenville is owned by the same experienced team who brought the beloved brand to Fayetteville in 2022 and is opening another location in Jacksonville […]
Graze Craze Breaks Records in 2023
Graze Craze, the world’s leading charcuterie franchise, is celebrating 2023 as a record-breaking year of growth where it nearly doubled its brand footprint, opening 35 new locations throughout the year. The brand made entry into new U.S. states including Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Nevada, and New Mexico, as well as launched international operations […]
The Habit Burger Grill Opens New Store in Las Vegas
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 their new drive-thru grand opening in Las Vegas, its ninth restaurant in Nevada. The restaurant and drive-thru are located at 8640 W. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89148. Their famous […]
The Human Bean Opens in Georgetown
Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 3117 Williams Drive in Georgetown beginning Thursday, March 28th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new Human Bean location, […]
Women Now Constitute 51 Percent of KFC’s Collective Team
During the celebration of Women’s History Month, KFC announced that it has successfully achieved parity between women and men globally across its corporate offices, referred to as restaurant support centers (RSCs). Women now constitute 51 percent of the collective team. KFC recognizes the importance of ensuring its team reflects its global customer base. By embracing […]
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 […]
Biscuitville Celebrates Promotions and New Employee Additions
Biscuitville Fresh Southern recently announced promotions of internal leaders and the addition of seasoned industry veterans to the organization. In making the announcement, Biscuitville President and CEO Kathie Niven says, “We are overjoyed to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our valued team members and to welcome new leaders to the Biscuitville family. We are […]
Wendy’s Picks ParTech to Enhance Loyalty Platform
ParTech, a global restaurant technology leader and provider of unified commerce for enterprise restaurants, announced Wendy’s has selected PAR’s industry-leading loyalty and offer solution, PAR Punchh, to advance its already successful loyalty program into the next generation of customer engagement. Wendy’s will leverage PAR Punchh’s AI-driven platform and Punchh Enterprise Support to enhance its loyalty […]
Randy’s Donuts Opens New Store in North Hollywood
Randy’s Donuts is ready to sprinkle joy in North Hollywood with its newest store on March 27, 2024. The beloved Southern California institution renowned for its mouthwatering donuts is opening a second location in the San Fernando Valley at 4805 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, 91602. The classic donut shop based in Inglewood will celebrate its Grand […]
Rita’s Announces 5-Unit Franchise Deal in Austin
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, announced a multi-unit deal to bring five franchise locations to Austin, TX, with the first slated to open later in 2024. The latest Texas expansion is being driven by young, local entrepreneur Salvator Raccuglia. Raccuglia, is originally […]
Bojangles Taps Bikky as Exclusive Data and Analytics Partner
Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced that Bojangles, the renowned restaurant chain serving Southern chicken, biscuits, and tea, selected Bikky as their exclusive data and analytics partner. Since its founding nearly 50 years ago, Bojangles has found sustained success by putting their guests at the forefront of everything they do. […]
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 […]
Revenue Management Solutions Launches AI-Powered Price Studio Dashboard
Revenue Management Solutions, a global leader in restaurant data analytics, unveiled Price Studio, a groundbreaking AI-powered dashboard that will evolve strategic restaurant pricing and deliver new levels of profitability for restaurant brands. Price Studio sets a new standard in restaurant pricing strategy by marrying RMS’ unparalleled expertise with the latest AI technology. The easy-to-use solution […]
The Habit Burger Grill Releases New Ad Campaign with New Mascot and Tagline
Full-service creative agency Barrett Hofherr has created its first work as AOR for the Yum! Brand’s burger chain The Habit Burger Grill, a beloved California-born fast-casual brand known for its chargrilled burgers. The challenge presented to Barrett Hofherr by The Habit Burger Grill is clear: there exist two distinct groups in the world – those who already love […]
Vitality Bowls to Celebrate National Açaí Day with Several Giveaways
Vitality Bowls, the leading superfood café that offers accessible, healthy menu items nationwide, is celebrating National Açaí Bowl Day with a lineup of giveaways and deals. Cementing itself as the go-to açaí bowl destination, Vitality Bowls is offering daily social media giveaways beginning April 1 and on National Açaí Bowl Day, April 6, guests can […]
Pretzelmaker Unveils Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites
Pretzelmaker announced its latest Pretzel Bite creation – Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites. Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal’s Cinnadust mix, the irresistibly sweet bites are available for a limited time only, starting April 1 through June 30. Sprinkling joy and fun into fans’ days, the all-new Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites are […]
Slim Chickens Expanding to Paragould, Arkansas
Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening in Paragould, Arkansas, located at 1310 W Kingshighway, 72450. Spearheaded by dedicated multi-unit operator, DHR Group, this is the group’s second Arkansas location and sixth Slims restaurant opening overall. The better-chicken brand has opened more than 260 locations across the United States, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The […]
Giordano’s Honoring 50 Years with Ode to Chicago
Giordano’s, Chicago’s hometown iconic deep-dish pizza brand, is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary with an ode to the city that put the brand on the map. Established in 1974, Giordano’s has become synonymous with deep-dish pizza excellence, attracting not only locals but visitors across the world. In honor of this landmark moment, the world-famous Chicago […]
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 […]
Panda Express Expands Partnership with Cleantech Company GridPoint
GridPoint, a leading cleantech company that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates the transition to a sustainable energy future, announced an expanded partnership with Panda Express, the largest Asian dining concept in the United States. With nearly 2,500 locations and 50,000 associates, Panda Express will deploy GridPoint Intelligence to all U.S. locations during the next 18 […]
Inline Plastics Receives Key Certification from SCS Global Services
In 2020, Inline Plastics launched their reborn PET material which utilizes post-consumer content made from the latest recycling technology, Advanced Recycling. Currently, all their PET products contain 10% reborn post-consumer material. With sustainability awareness on the rise and a whirlwind of unsubstantiated claims in the industry, Inline believes it is important to have this claim […]
SageNet’s Courtney Radke Wins ‘Industry Champion Award’
SageNet, a Tulsa-based managed network, digital experience, and cybersecurity services provider, congratulates Courtney Radke, its Vice President of Innovation, Network & Security, on his Restaurant Technology Network (RTN) “Industry Champion Award.” The Restaurant Technology Network (RTN) announced the inaugural winners of the Industry Champion Award at the MURTEC industry conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]
ParTech Teams with A&W to Help Fuel Growth
ParTech announced that A&W Restaurants has chosen PAR Data Central’s for Enterprise Reporting and Analytics, setting a new standard for data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency in the restaurant industry. In a move that highlights A&W’s commitment to technological advancement and operational excellence, the renowned restaurant chain known for its signature root beer and classic American […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs Redesigns Website to Unify Customer Experience
To create a unified customer experience across all of its digital platforms, Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, has redesigned its website: jerseymikes.com. Built to visually mimic Jersey Mike’s popular mobile app with its relaxed beach vibe, the website will offer enhanced features such as streamlined order flow, a new delivery […]
Baskin-Robbins Introduces Mobile Ordering Nationwide
There’s a new way to get your faves faster. Baskin-Robbins guests nationwide can now order flavorful ice cream scoops, cool beverages and yummy sundaes for pick up ahead of time with the new updates to the BR App. With everyday favorites available in as little as 15 minutes, these new updates mean less time waiting and more […]