Competing in the QSR coffee game is always a wild journey. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii CEO Scott Snyder joins QSR magazine editorial director Danny Klein to discuss how the 1989-founded brand is standing out in the segment and why it’s poised for expansion. We also get into broader beverage trends, design, the state of the consumer, and way more.
Wendy’s Secures Franchise Deals to Add Up to 190 Stores in Italy and Armenia
The Wendy’s Company announced the finalization of two new franchise agreements that will add up to 190 new Wendy’s restaurants across Italy and Armenia, marking a significant step forward in advancing the brand’s strategic priority to accelerate global net unit growth. These commitments support Wendy’s goal to achieve 70 percent of its unit growth outside […]
Smokey Mo’s BBQ Celebrates 25 Years with Day Full of Deals on July 25
Smokey Mo’s BBQ, the beloved Texas barbecue chain that serves in-house smoked barbecue and offers fast, friendly, modern service, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its communities. On Friday, July 25, the barbecue restaurant is hosting a day full of tasty deals at all locations, plus honoring its Central Texas roots at its Cypress Creek […]
Cowboy Chicken to Celebrate National Cowboy Day with Scavenger Hunt across Downtown Dallas
National Cowboy Day rides into town on Saturday, July 26, and Cowboy Chicken is celebrating in big Texas style with a scavenger hunt across downtown Dallas. The beloved fast casual restaurant, famous for its wood-fire rotisserie chicken and hearty Southern sides, invites fans to saddle up and search the city. Ten Cowboy Chicken reward cards worth $100 each […]
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Opens in San Diego’s Mission Valley Neighborhood
Mission Valley, meet your new obsession: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is stacking fries in sandwiches, and you’re getting the first bite. Ike’s is officially open in Mission Valley, and it’s breaking all the rules (and a few hearts) with two exclusive new sandwiches inspired by San Diego’s obsession with fries-in-everything. Located inside the Fenton Marketplace […]
Juice It Up! Generated Double-Digit Same-Store Sales Growth in First Half of 2025
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for the past 30 years, generated strong sales gains in the first six months of 2025, with same-store sales (SSS) rising nearly 11% and total system sales (TSS) jumping 14%, putting an exclamation point on one of the fastest […]
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