Dog Haus opening in West Virginia

April 1, 2021

Dog Haus, known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, is expanding this summer to Barboursville, West Virginia, according to a company press release.

Top 5 Benefits of Standardizing Network Security Across the Franchise Brand

A standardized network offers the ability for corporations to gain “herd immunity” and add solutions the brand may have thought out of reach of its franchisees.

Nekter Juice Bar launches half-day juice cleanse

April 1, 2021

To help customers detox, Santa Ana, California-based Nekter Juice Bar has created a half-day fast cleanse. The low-calorie, low-sugar cleanse is available in…

Cowboy Chicken expanding to Florida

April 1, 2021

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has added Florida Fine Foods to its list of franchise partners.

Tropical Smoothie franchisee opening 3 Another Broken Egg Cafes

April 1, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's largest operator, Ray, Joy and Andrew Howell of Amazing Brandz, have signed a three-unit development agreement with Another Broken Egg…

Effective Restaurant Design for Today & Beyond

Site layout is key for quick service restaurants in the ongoing and post COVID 19 pandemic.

Pita Mediterranean's corporate locations transition to franchises

March 31, 2021

Georgia-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food has transitioned its six corporate-owned locations to franchise ownership. Due to COVID-related changes in the…

Slim Chicken nesting in Memphis

March 31, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a location in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, Tennessee. DHR Chicken, a seasoned restaurant group, is…

SocialEats OnTheGo expanding to 4th location

March 31, 2021

Los Angeles-based SocialEats, K2 Restaurants' food hall and dining collective, is opening a fourth OnTheGo location in San Diego at 1037 Garnet Ave.

Whataburger dishes out $90M in employee bonuses

March 31, 2021

Texas-based Whataburger has awarded more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees in thanks for their service during the pandemic and severe winter weather…

How to find out if your restaurant is eligible for tax refunds

by Andre Shevchuck

Andre Shevchuck, of BPM's Research and Development Tax Credit Consulting practice, breaks down the eligibility requirements of the CARES Act.

Muscle Maker Grill acquires Florida meal prep business

March 31, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Grill, has acquired Superfit Foods LLC, a meal prep business in northern Florida that…

PDQ Restaurants taps Waitr for delivery

March 31, 2021

Florida-based PDQ Restaurants — which serves chicken tenders and sandwiches, sauces and hand-spun shakes — is offering delivery in select Florida markets via…

Hoots taking flight in Texas

March 31, 2021

After signing its first franchise agreement in Texas for 60 units, Hoots Wings is hoping to add at least 80 more to the Lone Star state, according to a company…

Paytronix, Tattle partner to power-up CX improvement

March 31, 2021

Improving the restaurant guest experience is the goal of a partnership between CX improvement company, Tattle, and guest experience platform, Paytronix…

Rōti customers scoring cash-back offers

March 31, 2021

Rōti, a Mediterranean concept based in Chicago, has partnered with GetUpside, a retail technology company, to make cash-back offers available at its 4…

Jinya Ramen Bar adding contactless pay

March 31, 2021

California-based Jinya Ramen Bar restaurant is working with NCR Corporation to add digital ordering and contactless payment options via QR codes, according to…

German Doner Kebab expanding in Canada

March 30, 2021

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening 100 restaurants in Canada over the next 10 years, according to a company press release. Three will open…

Chipotle asks: Burritos or bitcoin?

March 30, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1. This occasion makes Chipotle…

Chipotle, Jersey Mike's VIPs weighing in on dining trends

March 30, 2021

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains. In an effort to uncover the successful…