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Pokeworks Signs Area Development Deal in Northern California
A systems engineer looks at organizational systems and identifies ways to be more efficient. So it makes sense that Deanne Austin, a recently retired systems engineer, would look to become a Pokeworks franchise owner – to combine her organizational skills and her entrepreneurial spirit. Austin, a Napa, Calif. resident, has been a self-proclaimed Pokeworks fan for many […]
City Barbeque’s Rick Malir Inducted Into Ohio Restaurant Association Hall of Fame
Rick Malir, founder of fast-casual barbeque concept City Barbeque, was inducted into the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) Hall of Fame as a restaurant industry leader. Malir joins previous inductees and restaurant founders Billy Ingram of White Castle, Dave Thomas of Wendy’s, and Jim Grote of Donatos, as well as restauranteurs Cameron Mitchell and Jeff Ruby. […]
Dillas Quesadillas Celebrates 10 Years of Business
Dillas Quesadillas (pronounced Dill-uhs), the North Texas-based fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in cooked-to-order Primo quesadillas, is celebrating 10 years of business and its core values of “Good Food. Good People. Good Times.” since its establishment in 2013. The milestone is a reflection of the brand’s success and exponential growth that is slated for the next decade. In […]
Vitality Bowls Announces New Loyalty Program
Vitality Bowls, the Northern California-born superfood café franchise known for its nutritious and allergy-friendly dishes, has announced the unveiling of its brand-new loyalty program in partnership with Incentivio. The refreshed program called the Vitality Bowls Loyalty Club, will reward devoted customers with deals and freebies, streamline online ordering, and enhance the brand’s digital presence with […]
TOUS les JOURS Unveils ‘Merry Wiggle Christmas’ Holiday Cake Collection
TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily, is unveiling its “Merry Wiggle Christmas” collection featuring 25 festive holiday cakes. Available now through Dec. 24, the “Merry Wiggle Christmas” collection was created in partnership with popular Korean lifestyle brand Wiggle Wiggle, known for its […]
Checkers & Rally’s Looks to Accelerate Arizona Growth
Checkers & Rally’s is rapidly expanding across Arizona markets with its network of existing operators. With its unique double drive-thru and bold flavors, Checkers & Rally’s has established a strong presence in Phoenix, which is known for its vibrant economy and diverse population. The brand’s rapid market growth comes as a result of dedicated multi-unit […]
ParTech Recognized for Innovation
ParTech, Inc. announced that PAR Technology’s Punchh and PAR Pay solutions have been recognized by MarTech Breakthrough, the Stevie Awards, and The SaaS Awards. “Our solutions are helping restaurants increase loyalty while streamlining their payment processing operations,” says Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology. “These awards show the power of deep integrations between our products, […]
