Category: Operations

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders, America’s fastest growing slider brand, is continuing to expand across the country and is excited to bring their bigger, better, bolder, always fresh, never frozen slider to their first store in Mississippi. Prime Hospitality Nola will open the Gulfport store on Wednesday, February 5th.  The new Savvy Sliders store will be located […]

Love is in the air, and FiiZ Drinks is here to help you celebrate!This February, treat yourself and your special someone to FiiZ’s Valentine’s Day creation and a line-up of can’t miss promotions. Just in time for the season of love, FiiZ Drinks invites you to indulge in a special beverage crafted with love: The Lovey […]

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is kicking off 2025 with unmatched momentum after a transformative 2024 that laid the foundation for what’s to be its biggest year yet. By completing the build of its core operational infrastructure, scaling for rapid growth, and surpassing year-over-year store growth forecasts, the brand achieved its most successful new franchise sales […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Randy’s Donuts introduced the FireAid Donut, a special limited-edition donut to benefit FireAid’s efforts to start rebuilding our community. The FireAid donut will be a raised donut featuring vanilla icing, red sprinkles, and a red heart symbolizing unity and care for those impacted by fires. FireAid’s donations will be distributed under the advisement of the […]

Domino’s Pizza announced that generous customers donated over $18 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2024, supporting its work in advancing treatments and research of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The 11-weeklong St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign ended on Jan. 5, 2025, and raised more than $8.9 million. Prior to the […]

Wingstop Inc. announced an expansion of its ongoing efforts to assist people and communities impacted by the wildfires in Southern California. Through a partnership with the American Red Cross, Wingstop is making it easier for guests to support wildfire relief efforts. When ordering through Wingstop.com or the Wingstop mobile app, customers can round up to the […]

Papa Murphy’s, a longstanding part of the Madison community for over 25 years, is continuing its commitment to give back to local neighborhoods by supporting families affected by the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in December 2024. The local franchise, owned by father-son duo Joel and Nicholas Meyer, donated 400 pizzas to Abundant […]

Dunn Brothers Coffee, the nearly 40-year-old, Minneapolis-based brand famed for freshly roasting its globally sourced single-origin green beans daily, is kicking off 2025 by giving back to our local communities and highlighting innovative menu offerings. In an inspiring move to combat food insecurity, Dunn Brothers Coffee has announced a powerful partnership with GiftAMeal that begins on […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.)  […]

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 […]

Pollo Campero, the beloved Central American chicken franchise with over 100 U.S. locations and close to another 300 worldwide, is growing its presence in Louisiana with a new restaurant in New Orleans. Franchisees Diego Ruiz and Mauricio Blanco, who already successfully acquired a site in Kenner, are leading this growth. The New Orleans location is […]

The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), a 100-year-old Chicago ice cream shop, is making its debut in Southeast Florida. Local entrepreneurs Jason and Sara DePalma, who lived in Chicago for many years, are bringing the legendary five-flavor cone to their new home, as they have signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three Rainbow Cone shops in the […]

Feeling lucky and in love? The iconic Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina, owned by Diversified Restaurant Group, is offering couples the ultimate way to say “I do” or “I do, again.” This February, lovebirds can celebrate their big day with the $777 Wedding Package, a nod to hitting the love jackpot, at the Las Vegas […]

Round Table Pizza, the pizza franchise known for its commitment to quality and authenticity owned by FAT Brands Inc., is sharing a little pizza with someone they love – its fans – in February. Beginning Friday, Feb. 7, Round Table Pizza will offer a Large Double Play Pizza for just $21.99 with code RTP808, available […]

Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business with over 3,200 locations, is serving up BIG flavor in bite-sized form with its brand-new Chicken Nuggets menu item. Starting today, customers can enjoy these golden, crispy, juicy nuggets that raise the bar on the competition, resetting expectations for just […]

The toughest situations foster innovation and experimentation, and that’s just how companies using the Paytronix Order & Delivery platform have tackled the COVID-crisis. Paytronix Systems, Inc., recently highlighted five brands that have successfully ramped up their takeout business with such innovations as grocery and alcohol sales, a ghost kitchen, and email marketing to support their […]

ParTech, Inc., a leading global provider of point of sale  solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today a new partnership with Altametrics and Hubworks, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise restaurant systems that provides food, workforce, and supply chain management to the world’s most successful restaurant companies, including Denny’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 set to open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand’s first Midwest location and tenth state overall. The upcoming Greenfield restaurant will be owned and […]

honeygrow is starting off the New Year by bringing its fresh and customizable stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, to new communities in four different states. The beloved, Philadelphia-based fast-casual has secured four leases, expanding its footprint in Allentown, PA; Montrose, OH; Falls Church, VA; and Glen Burnie, MD. honeygrow is continuing to expand in its home state […]

The U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national voluntary agreement that is focused on reducing waste in the U.S. food system through precompetitive collaboration and data sharing, announced today that Starbucks Coffee Company has become the second Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) to join the Pact. According to estimates from U.S. Food Waste Pact resource partner ReFED, 38% […]

LANDED, the first end-to-end hiring solution for the restaurant and hospitality industries, announced that industry veteran Charles (“Charley”) Jemley has joined as a formal advisor. Jemley will work closely with the LANDED executive team to guide strategic growth as the company expands. Jemley, who retired in May 2024 as the CFO of Dutch Bros Coffee, […]

 Fans of “The Filet Mignon of Chicken” – Huey Magoo’s – have even more reasons to smile with the launch of the “Magoo’s Rewards” loyalty program. Huey Magoo’s guests can now join Magoo’s Rewards and start earning points toward free food at Huey Magoo’s. New users who sign up will get a free 3 Piece Tender Meal […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the celebrated bagel shop known for its handcrafted bagels, freshly whipped cream cheese, and craft coffees, has taken a bold step into the future of customer engagement with the launch of its proprietary loyalty app. Customers can earn points on every purchase made both in-store and on the app.  The points are […]

Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, announced the launch of its newest ordering feature, “Salad AI,” a cutting-edge personalization tool designed to transform how customers discover and enjoy their perfect meal. Through personalized survey results, Just Salad’s Salad AI provides mobile app users with tailored ordering recommendations […]

LG Electronics (LG) has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company. On Jan. […]

Gift cards have been a trusted way to drive customer loyalty, but they often fall short of their full potential. PAR Technology is changing that with the launch of its gift card solution, PAR Gift, an offering designed to help restaurants and retailers transform gifting into a seamless, personalized experience while unlocking new opportunities for […]