The food-cart-to-global-franchise brand has expansion on the mind once again as it prepares to take its iconic concept to new markets. Meanwhile, CEO Ahmed Abouelenein continues to position the fast casual for the future while paying homage to its past—a balance that’s constantly preparing The Halal Guys for whatever comes next.
Cicis Pizza Rolling Out Special $6.99 Deal
As pizza lovers across the nation gear up for National Pizza Month this October, Cicis Pizza, the leading all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, is rolling out a special off-premise offer. From Monday, October 7 to Sunday, November 3, guests can enjoy 2 large 1-topping pizzas for just $6.99 each. “We’re thrilled to celebrate National Pizza Month by […]
Slim Chickens Announces New Opening in Crofton, Maryland
Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening in Crofton located at 1076 MD-3 South, 21054. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator DDR Holdings, this is the group’s third Slim Chickens opening. The better-chicken brand has opened almost 300 locations across the United States, Turkey, Germany and the United Kingdom. Slim Chickens is known and loved for its […]
Claim Raises $12 Million to Reinvent Brand Discovery for Gen Z Consumers
-Claim, a viral social app transforming how Gen Z discovers brands, today announced a $12 million Series A funding round led by VMG Technology, with participation from pri-or leads Sequoia Capital and Susa Ventures, as well as new investor, Lightbank. Since launching at Harvard in 2023, Claim has expanded across the US, helping thou-sands of […]
Smoothie King Plots Further Growth in Colorado
Smoothie King announced its continued expansion in Colorado with two new store openings and six new store commitments within the state. The expansion comes on the heels of opening five new Smoothie King locations in Colorado in 2023. The first of the two new franchise-owned stores opened earlier this fall in Longmont, Colorado, with the […]
Newk’s Eatery Adding Wraps to Menu Starting this Fall
Known for its expansive selection of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and soups, Newk’s Eatery is adding handheld items to its permanent menu with the launch of an entirely new category: wraps. Starting this fall, Newk’s is offering four delicious wraps, blending fresh ingredients and signature flavors for only $9.99 giving guests extra with every bite. The […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Fourth Restaurant in Bakersfield
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has officially opened its fourth location in Bakersfield, marking the brand’s seventh location in Kern County. Located at The Marketplace Bakersfield, the newest Mountain Mike’s Pizza is the ideal destination for locals to enjoy the brand’s signature experience of “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!” whether dining in the restaurant, carrying out […]
Toastique Opening First L.A. Location on October 26
Toastique has announced the opening of its first Los Angeles location on Saturday, October 26 beginning at 8am. Located at 6255 Sunset Blvd in the Sunset Media Center, the first 100 guests in line at Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will receive $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, granted with a minimum $10 purchase, to be […]
honeygrow Expanding Through Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland
honeygrow is expanding its footprint further into Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. With new lease signings confirmed, honeygrow is set to bring its innovative culinary offerings to Fairfax, VA; Springfield, VA; Mt. Laurel Township, NJ; and Bowie, MD. honeygrow continues to grow its footprint within Virginia with two lease signings bringing them to six locations […]
Fazoli’s Signs Deal to Grow in Utah
FAT Brands Inc. parent company of Fazoli’s, and 17 other restaurant concepts, announced a new development agreement in partnership with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group, LLC to bring five Fazoli’s locations to Utah over the next five years, with the first unit expected to open in 2025 in Saratoga Springs. “Since acquiring Fazoli’s in 2021, we […]
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken Makes Washington Debut
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken opened its first location in Washington on Monday, October 7 in Redmond at 2028 148th Avenue NE. While this is the first Crimson Coward in the state, the Los Angeles-based chicken joint has locations in California, Maryland, Michigan, Texas and Virginia. The 1700-square-foot location is just a few miles from […]
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