Category: Growth

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 […]

One of America’s top food-focused marketing and advertising firms has released its top 25 food trends affecting both the CPG and foodservice industry in 2025. The insights encompass the firm’s perspective compiled from data, consumer surveys, shopper behaviors, and insights gained from actual market activations. “Our 25 trends should be of interest to anyone involved […]

SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the signing of a new franchise development agreement for at least 20 restaurants in the greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota, Florida markets. “We are excited for the continual growing interest in the SUPER CHIX Brand and for the solid franchise groups we are attracting to SUPER CHIX – all strong and […]

This February, Biscuit Belly is turning up the charm with their seasonal Heart-Shaped Biscuits. These fluffy, buttery creations are as cute as they are delicious, making them the perfect way to celebrate the season of love — whether you’re sharing them with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, surprising your Galentine’s crew, or treating yourself to […]

Angry Chickz, the rapidly growing Nashville-style Hot Chicken brand, is bringing its signature heat to Illinois through a new area development agreement with Anand Patel. This marks another pivotal milestone in Angry Chickz’s strategic expansion into untapped markets across the United States. With more than a decade of experience in his family’s Dunkin’ operations, Patel […]

 Birdcall – a burgeoning fast-casual craft chicken chain that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is getting ready to open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location in McKinney. Located at 4702 West University Drive, the new restaurant is set to open on Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. The first 50 customers will have a chance […]

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 […]

Pieology, the innovative pizza brand known for ‘Craft Your Own’ Pizza, Calzone, and Salad, is turning up the heat with its latest chef-created sauce, giving guests an exciting new way to elevate their dining experience. February’s featured sauce is Spicy Ranch, a bold twist on our house-made Hidden Valley Ranch, infused with the fiery kick […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in North Las Vegas, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Clark County and fifth in Nevada. Shortly following the successful debut of the new […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is putting run-of-the-grill burgers on notice with ambitious plans to show America why it deserves its place at the top of the fast-casual category in 2025.   The nearly 90-unit brand achieved remarkable systemwide sales performance in 2024, reporting year-over-year same-store sales increases with several locations even achieving double-digit growth. Despite […]

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, is bringing a new location to Virginia. Opening in February at 34 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, the new location will give Warrenton residents a chance to find out what has made Layne’s an iconic name in Texas. (Hint: chicken fingers don’t get much crispier than these.)  […]

Fazoli’s, America’s favorite fast and fresh Italian chain owned by FAT Brands Inc., is starting 2025 on a fresh note—with an all-new twist to its beloved lasagna. Beginning today, Feb. 4, through April 28, pasta lovers can dig into four different Lasagna Roll meal options for a limited time. From meaty to extra cheesy options, including an […]

Cousins Subs, in partnership with the Make It Better Foundation and Green Bay football legend Donald Driver, announces the return of the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest for its third year. The contest will award $20,000 in scholarships to four Wisconsin high school senior athletes, including an exclusive opportunity to meet Driver at the Wisconsin […]

Slim Chickens, the 300+ unit fast-casual restaurant known for its signature hand-breaded chicken and southern hospitality, announced a new partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America. Throughout the month of February, for every Heart-Shaped Waffle Meal sold, Slim Chickens will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry to […]

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the rapidly expanding Asian-inspired fast casual franchise, wrapped up 2024 with a year of unprecedented growth, operational milestones and innovative achievements. With 37 franchisees signed for 68 units and 35 new shops opened, TMAD continues to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing brands in the fast casual restaurant space.  “This […]

C Squared Advisors announced the sale of Wings ‘N More, a multi-unit restaurant brand headquartered in College Station, TX to New York-based private equity firm, Goode Partners. The sale also included additional locations operated by the Brand’s largest licensee.  Led by Carty Davis, Managing Partner, and Brent Elsass, C Squared served as the exclusive financial advisor […]

Love is in the air, and so is the irresistible taste of freshly baked, heart-shaped pizzas from Jet’s. Jet’s Pizza is once again celebrating Valentine’s Day with the return of their fan-favorite heart-shaped pizza, along with heart-shaped Jet’s Bread and heart-shaped Cinnamon Stix. On Friday, Feb. 14 all Jet’s Pizza locations will be offering 4-slice […]

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for its bold, craveable food at an unbeatable value, has teamed up with John Soules Foods to bring its fan-favorite Chicken Bites to freezer aisles nationwide. As consumers continue to seek restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of their own homes, the new Checkers & Rally’s Chicken […]

February is packed with reasons to shell-ebrate! Whether you’re cheering on your team or planning a romantic meal, Long John Silver’s has the perfect deals to make the month even better.  With the big game on the horizon, Long John Silver’s is dropping anchor with a sea-worthy deal for your game day crew. Starting on Feb. 7, […]

Football isn’t the only excitement this weekend has to offer. Scooter’s Coffee is calling three amazing plays for customers to score stickers, grab a lineup of drinks for the whole team, and get an extra boost to kick off the week. On Saturday, Feb. 8, the first 100 customers to visit each Scooter’s Coffee location will […]