The outspoken star of “Bar Rescue” is teaming with Shift4 on a $20,000 business grant program open to restaurant owners. We’ll talk about how to apply, what it entails (a one-on-one personalized consulting video call with Taffer, among many other things), and get into a whole bunch of other topics, from the state of the industry to sports betting to what Taffer’s go-to karaoke song is. Like always, Taffer doesn’t hold back on any of it.
16 Handles Continues its Growth Spurt
National frozen dessert brand 16 Handles is on a sweet growth spurt. This year, the NYC-based franchise with a strong Northeast presence debuted a handful of shops in new markets across the U.S., in addition to signing over a dozen new franchisees to further expand the fun, vibrant, community-driven dessert destination to more cities. Key Growth States […]
SoundHound AI and Church’s Texas Chicken Partner on AI Drive-Thru Solution
SoundHound AI announced details of a deal with Church’s Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, to provide the global chain with a voice AI-powered drive-thru ordering solution. Church’s Texas Chicken drive-thru guests will have the option to place their order using SoundHound AI’s Dynamic Drive-Thru solution. This breakthrough AI voice […]
Wendy’s Unveils 12 Days of Deals for Holiday Season
Beginning December 11, customers can “unwrap” Wendy’s in-app gifts to discover 12 days of delicious deals for more than $50 in savings. Save on the most beloved Wendy’s menu items of 2024 every single day, exclusively in the Wendy’s app through Sunday, December 22. Want to know what’s under the Wendy’s tree? In-app deals will […]
Bojangles Spreads Holiday Cheer by Gifting $1,000 to 10 Local Teachers
Bojangles is celebrating the season of giving by recognizing the hard work and dedication of educators across its footprint. To spread extra holiday cheer, the restaurant chain awarded $10,000 in “BO”nuses to 10 deserving teachers, underscoring the chicken-and-biscuit brand’s commitment to supporting literacy and education. Each selected educator received a $1,000 bonus to purchase classroom […]
Penn Station Partners with American Hockey League Teams
Penn Station East Coast Subs, the leading fast-casual sandwich restaurant franchise with more than 300 locations nationwide, announced it is adding hockey to its roster of sports partnerships. The brand has signed on to support American Hockey League teams in Charlotte, North Carolina and Peoria, Illinois. Penn Station is also the Official Hometown Sub of The NFL’s […]
Toppers Pizza to Open in Concord, North Carolina
Toppers Pizza, renowned for its unique menu items like Topperstix, adventurous toppings, wings and desserts, is marching into Concord with the opening of its newest location at 1225 Concord Parkway North on Dec. 12. This marks Toppers Pizza’s fifth location in the greater Charlotte Metro area and its 71st nationally, highlighting the growing demand for the beloved […]
Pokeworks Launches OG Poke Bowl for Limited Time
Pokeworks, the leading fast-casual poke brand, introduces the OG Poke Bowl, a vibrant Limited-Time Offering crafted with premium ingredients and bold flavors. Available starting December 10, this dish highlights Pokeworks’ commitment to offering fresh, innovative menu options that deliver exceptional taste and quality. The OG Poke Bowl features premium ahi tuna marinated in Pokeworks’ Signature OG Shoyu […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Washington State
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, announced its debut in Washington, the brand’s ninth state, with the opening of a new restaurant in Arlington. The location is owned and operated by experienced multi-brand operators and […]
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