Nekter Juice Bar CEO Steve Schulze joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss the story and journey of one of the category’s true icons. Plus, we’ll get into the state of franchising and the future of the segment from the frontlines of one of the hottest arenas in fast casual.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Announces New Store in Lancaster
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a family-owned restaurant known for its fresh, made-to-order Hawaiian-inspired dishes, announced the opening of its newest location in Lancaster. Situated at the northeast corner of 15th Street West and West Avenue K, this ground up restaurant features a double drive-thru and an outdoor patio area. This marks the restaurant’s first location in the […]
California Tortilla Heats Up Offers with Screamin’ Hot Sauce Deal
Get ready to feel the heat because National Hot Sauce Day is on January 22, and California Tortilla, a unique fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves “California-style” Mexican food since 1995, is heating things up with a fiery offer. Guests can stop by any participating Cal Tort location on January 22, and when their bill hits […]
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Reflects on Milestone Year
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, the fast-casual brand known for its fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, is welcoming 2025 and reflecting on a year of remarkable milestones and community-focused growth. From record-breaking expansion and innovative menu offerings to meaningful philanthropic efforts, Taziki’s demonstrated in 2024 that its commitment to hospitality and quality food continues to make a lasting impact […]
Balboa Steaks Opens in Newark, Delaware
Balboa Steaks, the fourth concept from the M2O Group, is now open in Newark, Delaware, at 17 N. Chapel Street. The newest concept, which comes after the highly successful opening of Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon, PA and Newark, DE last year, was created to bring the authentic Philly Cheesesteak to Newark. “As part of […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Unveils Sweetheart Cherry Pie Dessert Pizza
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is inviting guests to satisfy their dessert cravings with the launch of its Sweetheart Cherry Pie Dessert Pizza. Mountain Mike’s Pizza guests can also treat their sweetheart with the […]
Starbird Celebrates Another Year of Growth
Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast-food concepts, is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and success in 2024. Marked by record-breaking sales, strategic expansion, and a continued emphasis on community engagement, the brand has transitioned from a local California chain to a leading force in the fast-food industry. “Our journey this year has […]
Buffalo’s Cafe Enhances Bar Menu with New Cocktails and Options
Buffalo’s Cafe, Where Everyone Is Family, is pouring out a flurry of new drinks to enhance its bar menu. Guests can now choose from more than ten new sips, including eight new cocktails and five new margaritas—timeless classics with a special Buffalos’ twist. Key cocktail additions, which pay homage to the brand name and its […]
Gregorys Coffee Introduces ENER-G Lineup
Gregorys Coffee, the NYC-born specialty coffee roaster and leader in innovation, announces the launch of ENER-G; a variety of new clean energy drink offerings to supplement its extensive menu. Two refreshing ENER-G flavors will be added to Gregorys menus across all 50+ locations nationwide: Blue Steel (blue spirulina, lime, mint, blueberries) and Island Bolt (passionfruit, […]
PAR Technology Launches Gift Card Solution
Gift cards have been a trusted way to drive customer loyalty, but they often fall short of their full potential. PAR Technology is changing that with the launch of its gift card solution, PAR Gift, an offering designed to help restaurants and retailers transform gifting into a seamless, personalized experience while unlocking new opportunities for […]
Cognizant and McDonald’s Extend Partnership
Cognizant and McDonald’s Corporation announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership, which originated in 2017. This renewed agreement will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance McDonald’s staff enablement, customer experience, and operational efficiency. As part of the renewed agreement, Cognizant plans to continue supporting McDonald’s in various important enterprise areas, including Global Finance […]
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