Krystal Celebrating National Slider Day and Burger Day with Deals
As the restaurant industry’s “value wars” heat up, Krystal is leaning into its legacy and consumer demand for affordable indulgence. This May, Krystal is activating two high-impact national food holidays to engage its core audience and reinforce its place as the original home of the slider in the South: National Slider Day (May 15): Free […]
Hot Box Cookies Owner Acquires Cookie Co.
Fleetwood Snack LLC, the parent company affiliated with Saint Louis-based dessert brand Hot Box Cookies, announced the acquisition of Cookie Co., LLC, a rapidly growing cookie chain based in Redlands, California. The strategic transaction marks Fleetwood Snack’s second transaction of the year and a significant step in its ongoing national expansion strategy. “Hot Box Cookies […]
bb.q Chicken in Englewood, New Jersey, Honors Local Heroes
On May 9, bb.q Chicken’s Englewood location successfully hand-delivered fresh signature menu items to the Englewood Fire Department Headquarters and Englewood Police Department, accompanied by the brand’s beloved mascot, ChiBBoQ. This heartfelt gesture was a small token of appreciation for the first responders’ tireless efforts and dedication to keeping the community safe. The Englewood team […]
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens at Salt Lake City International Airport
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the leading global specialty coffee and tea house, is continuing to build momentum in non-traditional franchise development with its location at Salt Lake City International Airport. As the brand’s 23rd airport café across seven major U.S. airports, this opening reinforces its position as a preferred beverage concept in some of […]
Palmer Digital Group to Debut Ceiling-Mount Indoor Digital Display at National Restaurant Association Show
Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks,drive-thru digital menu boards and canopy systems, has broadened its range of display solutions to serve more installation points and design needs in the QSR and retail markets. The National Restaurant Association Show beginning Saturday at Chicago’s McCormick Place marks the public debut […]
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café to Enter Arkansas and Missouri
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, expands its national presence entering two new states: Arkansas and Missouri. In a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be […]
Cousins Maine Lobster Expands into West Virginia
Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the nationally recognized food truck concept known for its authentic Maine lobster, is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time. Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Savas and Victoria Alkoc—who operate multiple CML food trucks across several states—are bringing the brand to the Mountain State Savas, a former stock trader, and Victoria, a […]
Salata Launches New White Miso Vinaigrette and Superfood Set Salad
Salata, the built-to-order salad kitchen that allows guests to create and customize their meals, is turning up the flavor this spring with a bold new addition to its lineup of house-made dressings. Launching May 13 at all Salata restaurants, the White Miso Vinaigrette offers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy blend packed with nutrients. The […]
Guthrie’s Opens Latest Store in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announced that its newest restaurant opened today at 1437 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, near Park South Plaza shopping center. It is the brand’s 31st location in the state overall. Established in 1978 as the first restaurant in the United States to build a menu only around scratch-made […]
MOOYAH Offers New Franchise Incentive for Multi-Unit Operators
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is flippin’ the script on franchising with a beefy new incentive program for prospects who sign to develop between three and 10 locations, offering significant cash savings on franchise fees, development fees and royalties up to more than $300,000.* After a remarkable 2024 and promising start to 2025 with seven […]
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