CEO Greg Willman has Naf Naf Grill poised and ready to hit the growth lever this coming year. He joins QSR editors Danny Klein and Ben Coley to discuss how his background as a franchisee has provided real-life insight into how the Middle Eastern concept should expand, where it goes next, and why it continues to resonate in new and legacy markets alike.
Jon Taffer Partners with Shift4 on New SkyTab Rescue Mission Contest
Jon Taffer, an award-winning hospitality expert and star of popular TV show Bar Rescue, has partnered with Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, to support restaurants in need of assistance with the launch of the new SkyTab Rescue Mission contest. Starting today, restaurant owners can apply to receive a $20,000 business grant, a one-on-one personalized […]
Pretzelmaker to Launch BOGO Happy Hour Starting September 23
Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc. and innovator of Pretzel Bites, is taking a bite of out of autumn and offering a freshly baked happy hour deal for its customers. Starting September 23 and running through September 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day in-store, the beloved chain will offer a Buy One, […]
honeygrow Opening First Ohio Location in Strongsville on September 27
honeygrow, the beloved Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant known for its wholesome, freshly made noodles and stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, is opening the doors of its first Ohio location in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland, on Friday, September 27, 2024. To celebrate, the first 50 customers through the doors at 17830 Royalton Road will receive an exclusive […]
Pret A Manger to Partner with YOOBIC on Growth Plans
Acclaimed freshly made food and organic coffee chain, Pret A Manger, announced that it is partnering with digital workplace pioneer YOOBIC to support its frontline teams and power its ambitious global expansion plans. By deploying YOOBIC’s game-changing suite of tools across 525 shops in 15 international markets, Pret is empowering its fast-growing global team to deliver consistently excellent […]
Buddy’s bar-b-q Adds Creamy Mac & Cheese to Side Options
Buddy’s bar-b-q, a staple of East Tennessee’s dining scene since 1972, announced the debut of a Premium Side to their menu. Starting Friday, September 13, guests can treat themselves to a delicious side of creamy Mac & Cheese. This iconic side is loaded with a rich cheesy flavor that offers guests a blast of bar-b-q […]
Slim Chickens Unveils New Opening in Warner Robins
Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening in Warner Robins located at 4030 Watson Blvd, 31093. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator Trident Chicken, this is the group’s first of 20 locations signed in several counties throughout Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The better-chicken brand has opened more than 285 locations across the United States, […]
The Buona Companies Opening Latest Buona and Rainbow Cone in Northwestern Illinois
The Buona Companies announced today the upcoming opening of its latest Buona and Rainbow Cone location in Northwestern Illinois. Set to open on Tuesday, September 17 in Loves Park, the eateries will arrive in the community dubbed the”‘heart of the Midwest” at 7350 East Riverside Boulevard nearby local attractions like the Rockford Rivets stadium and […]
Chipotle Celebrating National Quesadilla Day by Giving Away $1M in Quesadillas
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is celebrating National Quesadilla Day by giving away up to $1 million in free quesadillas. For the first time ever, the company will delight fans with BUY-ONE-ENTREE-GET-ONE-QUESADILLA (BOGO) offers1, dispersed across a variety of digital channels. Americans love quesadillas. According to DoorDash, chicken quesadillas were the second most ordered food […]
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