Viral Nation cofounder and CEO Joe Gagliese joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss what’s fast become one of the most successful marketing realms of quick service. McDonald’s Famous Orders. MrBeast Burger. What do these stories have in common? They found a way to tap into the audiences that matter most to today’s consumers.
Sammy’s Sliders Adds Seasonal Flavors to Menu
Sammy’s Sliders—the chef-driven slider spot co-founded by franchise leader Sam G. Ballas and award-winning chef Sammy Gianopoulos—is heating up Winston-Salem with crave-worthy, seasonal flavors just in time for summer. Whether you’re looking to cool off or dig into bold comfort food, these limited-time treats deliver big flavor—available for just a short time: And in celebration […]
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Opens in Brighton, Michigan
Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a health-focused quick-service restaurant known for its fresh juices, smoothies, wraps, salads, and more, announced the grand opening of its newest location in Brighton, conveniently located at 8593 W. Grand River Ave. This location marks Beyond Juicery + Eatery’s 38th in the state, further expanding the brand’s presence across the Midwest. […]
Epic Burgers to Give Away $5 Burgers for National Hamburger Day
In honor of National Hamburger Day on Wednesday, May 28, all 11 Illinois Epic Burger restaurants will serve up a sizzing deal for burger lovers. Guests will enjoy an “Epic Burger” for just $5. The burger, which can be enjoyed in store only, will feature: “There’s no better way to celebrate National Hamburger Day than […]
Mo’ Bettahs Transaction Named Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2025 Food & Beverage Deal of the Year
Savory Fund and Harrington Park Advisors are proud to announce that the acquisition of Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital has been named the 2025 Food & Beverage Deal of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions. The Mo’ Bettahs deal was distinguished not by headline value, but by its premium growth valuation — executed in a […]
Taco John’s Prepares for Summer with New Limited-Time Menu Items and Crafted Sodas
Taco John’s is kicking off the summer season by bringing even more flavor to its menu. After an overwhelmingly positive response to the new Fiesta Softshell Tacos that debuted last fall, more of the Taco John’s menu is joining the Fiesta, PLUS a new lineup of refreshing beverage choices to beat the heat! Taco John’s new […]
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Moves its Chico, California, Location into a New Downtown Spot
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is graduating in Chico! After 10 delicious years serving up outrageous sandwiches, Ike’s Donuts and Ike’s legendary Dirty Sauce to the Chico community, Ike’s is moving to a brand-new Downtown location on the corner of Broadway and W 2nd. — just in time for the fall semester. The new spot, located […]
South Block to Enter North Carolina Later in 2025
Two of North Carolina’s blocks are about to get brighter. South Block — a beloved better-for-you brand dishing up acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices — announced today it will open two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina in late 2025. Known as one of the East Coast’s first acai bowl shops, South Block was founded in 2011 […]
Philly’s Best to Launch New Hot Honey Menu
Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks (Philly’s Best), the West Coast’s original source for authentic Philly cheesesteaks and hoagies since 1992, is turning up the heat this summer with a crave-worthy limited-time menu that delivers bold Philly flavor with a sweet-and-spicy kick. Dropping May 23, the new Hot Honey Menu headlines the brand’s “Cluckin’ Good Chicken” summer promotion. […]
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