Virtual wings concept takes flight at Dickey's

April 1, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue has launched its first virtual brand, Wing Boss, featuring pit-smoked wings to the insanely hot restaurant chicken wings category, a news…

Quick Service Restaurant Facilities Benchmark Report

You’re being asked to cut costs, but where should you begin? Before you can optimize your facilities spend, you need to know where to focus. See where you’re…

How 2 chefs kept 5 concepts alive during COVID-19

Martin Murch and John McLean, founders and chefs of Good Eats Group, which owns five restaurant concepts in Chicago, share how they transformed the menus and…

Johnny Rockets expanding in Brazil, Chile

April 1, 2021

Johnny Rockets is adding locations in Brazil and Chile, according to the brand's parent company, FAT Brands Inc., which also owns Fatburger and seven other…

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…