Value. Regulations. An upcoming presidential election season. The restaurant sector is being pressured on all sides by challenges. Jon Taffer, star of “Bar Rescue” and industry leader, returns to QSR Uncut for the third time to discuss all of it, including how his growing concept Taffer’s Tavern is charting a fresh path, and how the world of dining out continues to change.
Slim Chickens to Open New Store in Cambridge
Slim Chickens announced its newest restaurant opening in Cambridge. Spearheaded by KChicken, sub-franchisee of multi-unit operator Boparan Restaurant Group, this is Slim Chickens’ 42nd opening in 2024. 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 hand-breaded, cooked-to-order tenders […]
Restaurants Care Commits $100,000 to Help LA Restaurants
As devastating wildfires sweep through Los Angeles, Restaurants Care, a signature program of the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), is providing critical support to the area’s food and beverage workers affected by the fires. With an initial commitment of $100,000, Restaurants Care will open its Los Angeles Fires 2025 Relief Grants on January 14, 2025. The […]
Round Table Gifting First Responders in LA Free Pizzas
Round Table Pizza, a California-born pizza brand owned by FAT Brands Inc., is showing its support for first responders fighting the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Now through Thursday, Jan. 16, first responders can visit any of the chain’s 50 plus Los Angeles area restaurants and receive a free Personal Cheese Pizza. “We are incredibly grateful […]
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Starts 2025 with Raspberries N’ Cream Cream
With a new year comes new flavors at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The largest Italian Ice brand in the world is kicking off 2025 with the launch of its first new flavor of the year: Raspberries N’ Cream Cream Ice. This delightful flavor pairs the vibrant tang of juicy raspberries with Rita’s signature […]
Joe Taylor Joins Board at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco announced it appointed Joe Taylor as an independent director who will also serve on the Audit Committee, effective January 13, 2025. The election of Taylor fills the vacancy on the Company’s Board of Directors that was created as a result of an increase in the size of the Board from seven (7) […]
Domino’s Gets 2025 Started with 50 Percent Off Menu Pizza
Domino’s Pizza is celebrating the new year by launching a delicious deal: 50 percent off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online January 13-19. “The holidays are over, but to us, the party has just begun,” said Frank Garrido, Domino’s executive vice president – chief restaurant officer. “Domino’s is celebrating the new year by giving customers a […]
The North American Association of Subway Franchisees Announces Board Officers for 2025
The North American Association of Subway Franchisees (“NAASF”), which advocates for its many thousands of franchisee members across North America, is pleased to announce that it has elected its Board officers for 2025: Bill Mathis – Chairman Bill Mathis was re-elected to the position of Board Chairman at the Board’s first meeting of the year […]
RATIONAL USA Announces New Partnership with Cre8tive Hospitality Solutions
RATIONAL USA is proud to announce a new partnership with Cre8tive Hospitality Solutions. In joining forces with Cre8tive, the RATIONAL brand joins the group’s portfolio of premium restaurant equipment brands for the foodservice industry. Cre8tive offers customers the best resources in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and southern Illinois (MAFSI Region 16). “RATIONAL is thrilled about this […]
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