The Açaí pioneer recently launched into franchising for the first time in 24 years. CEO and cofounder Ryan Black joins QSR editors Danny Klein and Ben Coley to discuss the brand’s journey—it owns 50 percent of the imported Açaí market and has more than 30,000 retail partners stocking the product—and how it’s going to translate that equity and experience into brick-and-mortar development that’s already fast underway.
Biscuit Belly Plans to Expand in Atlanta
Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky based “craft casual” brunch restaurant serving up warm hospitality and chef-driven gourmet biscuit breakfast sandwiches, announced their plans to bring as many as five new locations to the Atlanta area with the signing of a new development deal. This expansion, partnered with ATL Biscuits LLC., is part of the brand’s ongoing […]
Popmenu to Bring AI Marketing and AI Phone Answering to Square Customers
Building on a successful integration that has created more efficient and profitable operations for restaurants nationwide, restaurant tech leader Popmenu announced an exciting expansion of its partnership with Square, the globally trusted software, payments, and hardware solution for restaurants of all sizes. In addition to menu syncing and direct order flow between platforms, Popmenu is bringing its AI […]
SevenRooms Launches Text Marketing Solution
SevenRooms, a leading CRM, marketing and operations platforms for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of its new Text Marketing solution – developed exclusively for restaurants. Built on the foundation of SevenRooms’ acquisition of AI SMS marketing platform HeyPluto, this new feature empowers restaurants to create and send one-time marketing campaigns via text message (MMS) […]
Penn Station East Coast Subs Adds Spicy Ghost Pepper Cheese to Menu for Limited Time
While much of the nation is all about cooling temperatures and pumpkin season right now, it’s all about ghosts and bringing the heat at Penn Station East Coast Subs. The leading fast-casual sandwich restaurant franchise will add a bold and spicy Ghost Pepper Cheese to the menu at its more than 300 locations on October 21 for […]
Pita Pit Teams with Killer Brownie on New Indulgent Lineup
Pita Pit is adding a touch of sweetness to its menu. In partnership with Killer Brownie, customers can now indulge in a selection of premium, hand-crafted brownies from the nation’s top-selling gourmet brownie brand at any U.S. Pita Pit location, offering the perfect sweet treat to accompany its popular savory fare. Pita Pit’s dessert menu […]
Evention Extends Reconciliation Platform to Quick-Service and Fast-Casual Restaurants
According to Mike Baldinger – one of Evention’s co-founders and partners, franchise owner’sare spending extensive time resolving discrepancies for posted transactions and are takingaction to streamline their operations. Baldinger said, “With the rise of mobile orders and digitalpayments, payment methods the reconciliation process are becoming increasingly complex.Alongside traditional credit card and cash payments, owners of […]
Velvet Taco to Make International Debut in London Next Spring
Velvet Taco, the popular restaurant brand known for infusing tacos with globally inspired flavors across nearly 50 locations in the U.S., announced its international debut with the launch of its London location, opening in Soho in spring 2025. This marks a monumental first step in Velvet Taco’s global expansion through a multi-unit franchise agreement with […]
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 […]
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