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Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, known for its mouthwatering Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, tenders and more, announced customer appreciation events at its Columbia, Owings Mills and Pasadena locations in Maryland. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 1 Crimson Coward will be showing love to the locals with free food and discounts. The first 25 […]

Cousins Subs announces the return of its popular Reuben sub and mint shake for a limited time. Available at all locations, the sub and shake can be ordered in-store, online and through the Cousins Subs app through Sunday, March 16. “We’re excited to bring back these fan favorites just in time for St. Patrick’s Day,” said […]

Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain with a rich nostalgic history, concluded 2024 with a record 234 locations either open or under development after awarding 39 new franchise agreements in 2024 alone. These franchise development results, combined with a .4% increase in system-wide sales, position the brand at the top of its game heading into the new year. Additionally in […]

After contending with another year of high food and labor costs, financially stressed consumers, and fierce competition, U.S. restaurant operators are approaching 2025 with a focus on engaging more guests, more often. Consumers will see new pricing, ordering and marketing strategies, unique dining experiences, and increased usage of AI to enhance hospitality and bridge labor […]

The Big Game is almost here and PDQ Chicken has an exciting new Super offer for this year’s matchup on Sunday, February 9. For every 25 Tenders or 50 Nuggets ordered on February 8 or 9, Guests will receive a $10 Loyalty reward through the PDQ Rewards App. And for every 50 Tenders or 100 […]

FultonFishMarket.com, America’s most trusted seafood delivery brand, has officially partnered with Cleveland Browns Quarterback, Jameis Winston.  Just in time for the Super Bowl, the two have teamed up, giving customers an exclusive promotion – FREE CRAB LEGS! “You know I love crab legs, especially when they’re free!” -Jameis (If you know you know). Details below –  FultonFishMarket.com […]

A&W Restaurants, an all-American quick service restaurant with over 100 years of experience franchising and serving communities, concluded 2024 with 429 locations in development or open across the United States, after opening 10 new locations in key markets including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The development achievements over the year, combined with positive comp sales, aligned […]

Ziggi’s Coffee, one of America’s leading specialty franchised concepts dedicated to serving only the finest roasted coffee, uniquely handcrafted beverages and wide variety of eats and treats, has announced the trial launch of its new Dirty Soda menu at its Mead, Colorado, location. The brand plans to expand this offering to 13 additional pilot locations starting […]

Cicis Pizza prepares for The Big Game with its lineup of five Value Packs and the 64-slice crowd-pleaser, Piezilla, perfect to feed any size crowd. Available January 27 through February 19, guests can elevate any watch party and feed a squad of up to 15 with Piezilla starting at $49.99 or order a Value Pack […]

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sub shop and pioneer of the ‘toasted’ sub experience, is inviting Arizona homies to fly higher with an exciting new combination of caffeine and flavor. From Feb. 3 to 9, in celebration of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf tournament, the brand will debut its limited-time Trash Can Hash Can […]

Lights! Curtain! Action! Schmackary’s, the bakeshop star of Broadway, is making its off-Broadway debut with a new location in Union Square (129 Fourth Avenue, NY, NY, 10003). Opening on February 1st, the new location will be the first New York City franchise of 13 that Schmackary’s has planned for the New York City and Northern […]

Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with antioxidant-rich and nutritious superfoods, announced the exciting debut of its first-ever food truck “café” in Modesto. Spearheaded by local Vitality Bowls owner and entrepreneur, Silvana Robin, the new mobile location will serve as another […]

Celebrating three decades of leadership in 2025 as a pioneer in the acai bowl, smoothie, and juice segment, Juice It Up! achieved remarkable milestones in 2024 that set the stage for continued success. The brand reported impressive Same Store Sales (SSS) growth of 8.1% and a 10.8% increase in Total System Sales (TSS), surpassing $50 million for […]

Vicious Biscuit, the Southern-made originator of bold biscuit  creations and the rising fast-casual breakfast rebellion, ended 2024 as hot as it started. It opened  its second overall franchise store in Gonzales, LA – the first Vicious Biscuit location in the state;  launched two limited-time seasonal menus; conducted a successful fundraising drive through its  corporate locations […]

L&L Holding Company announced an agreement with Chipotle to open a new location at 600 Third Avenue, L&L’s 42-story office tower in Manhattan’s Grand Central district. As part of a 15-year lease, Chipotle will occupy a prime 2,329-square-foot corner retail space on Third Avenue and East 39th Street.  The renowned fast-casual Mexican Grill is slated to […]

Paris Baguette, the beloved bakery café concept with over 200 cafés open across the U.S. and Canada, wrapped up an extraordinary 2024 marked by unprecedented growth and achievements. With 163 franchises awarded and 51 new cafés opened last year, CEO Darren Tipton says there is “a true pathway” to 100 or more cafés opening across […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at the corner of 7321 W. Prairie Ave. beginning early 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go.   Local owners of the […]

Handel’s Ice Cream, serving handmade ice cream since 1945, is continuing its exciting expansion across California with the opening of its newest location in Thousand Oaks. The beloved 80-year-old brand will officially open its doors on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11 a.m., kicking off a three-day grand opening celebration. The event will be packed […]