Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce its first restaurants east of the Mississippi River as the brand expands into its tenth state. A pair of three-unit development deals will […]

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, a celebrated name in delicious, home-style fried chicken for more than 55 years, is mixing it up with the launch of its new Famous Favorites Variety Box. Bringing unparalleled value and variety to new heights, fans of Lee’s Famous Recipe can savor the same beloved flavors with an added twist, offering […]

This month, in the midst of new regulations going into effect in California, Fourtop is rolling out its advanced restaurant data automation platform for two California brands: Kevin Hart’s plant-based concept Hart House and Nekter Juice Bar, acai bowl, juice and smoothie brand. Both restaurant brands are looking to leverage a foundational investment in Fourtop’s […]

Crumbl is at it again with a brand new limited-time offer, Key Lime Pie. Customers won’t want to miss this indulgent, refreshing twist on the traditional chilled pie, available exclusively from Monday, April 1, through Saturday, April 6. Crafted with citrus lovers in mind, the Key Lime Pie is made with fresh lime zest and […]

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, is taking its salad game to the next-level and inviting Guests to “mix it up” with the launch of two new salads – the Spicy Chicken Chopped Salad and Chicken Pecan Salad with Bacon. These made-to-order salads join menus nationwide alongside Portillo’s other fan-favorite salads, […]

The Subway Cares Foundation, an independent, global nonprofit focused on fueling the potential of tomorrow’s leaders, has awarded $300,000 in grants to six leading nonprofit organizations that share its mission of providing youth with greater access to nutritious food, tuition assistance and growth and leadership opportunities. This year’s grants will help thousands of people in need gain […]

Continuing a more than 30-year history of supporting foster care adoption, Wendy’s helped raise a record-breaking $22.6 million benefiting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption over the last year including fundraising programs like “Make A Biggie Difference” sponsored by Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper, coin canister collection, Boo! Books, and Frosty Key Tags. Wendy’s cause […]

Texas is on its way to a sub-sandwich revolution. Port of Subs, the iconic 50-year legacy sandwich brand, announced its latest regional development agreement, which will introduce the iconic brand to an entirely new market. Leading the charge on this culinary revolution are Chuck and Nicole Goddard, who signed on to develop 30 units in […]

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is ready to go global. Coming off a year of firsts in domestic growth that included franchise agreements to develop in New York City, New York state and New Jersey, the brand recently signed its first-ever franchise development agreement in Canada to bring five Captain D’s restaurants to the Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area. Today, […]

The iconic flavors of Tajín are combining with Taco Bell classics in an all-new menu that is packed full of tangy and spicy flavor. First unveiled at Live Más LIVE, Taco Bell’s innovation keynote earlier this month, the new menu will feature a Tajín Crunchy Taco, Tajín Twists and a Tajín Strawberry Freeze. This iconic […]

Cousins Subs announced the grand opening of its new restaurant in Stoughton, Wis. Accompanied by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, store staff and Cousins Subs corporate leadership team members, the new location celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 1,900 square-foot restaurant boasts a full-service drive-thru, seating for 32 guests, and the brand’s distinctive ‘Milwaukee […]

Mo’ Bettahs is introducing the “Aloha Spirit” to Shawnee in true Hawai’i fashion with its new location opening on Friday, Feb. 9.   The Shawnee Mo’ Bettahs will be located at 4611 North Kickapoo Ave., next to Valvoline Instant Oil Change and across from Harbor Freight Tools, operating from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and […]

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns iconic restaurant brands, including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 13 other concepts, announced its continued growth in 2023 of new store openings and development agreements. Through December 31, 2023, the global franchising company opened 125 new stores and added a total of […]

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) and The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and Culinary Arts announced the 2024 LDEI Legacy Award experiences. The LDEI Legacy Awards are curated industry experiences designed specifically to enhance the careers of women in food, beverage, and hospitality. Applications for the 2024 LDEI Legacy Awards open January 10, 2024, and close March 15, […]

Ellianos Coffee was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2024 Franchise 500 ranks […]

Bringing the fun, lively Miami culture and cuisine to Texas, PINCHO Burgers and Kebabs is opening its third Houston-area location on Friday, Jan. 19.  Known for its innovative Latin and Mediterranean-inspired South Florida fare, the acclaimed Miami-born restaurant will give a free Pincho Burger – topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, potato sticks and […]

When Charleys Cheesesteaks introduced its limited-time-only Kentucky Bourbon Cheesesteak last year (600,000 were sold), they had no idea how quickly it would become a customer favorite. After seeing its immediate popularity, Charleys knew they had to bring it back and wanted to add to the excitement by adding Kentucky Bourbon Wings to the mix. Now […]