Caribou launches domestic franchise plan fueled by Panera

October 11, 2021

Caribou Coffee, a Panera Brands portfolio concept with 714 locations, has launched a domestic franchise program. Leveraging the model that has fueled its…

Ziggi's Coffee enters Texas

October 11, 2021

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Texas location. The shop, located at 1417 FM 1463 Road in Katy, features an indoor cafe as well as a…

7 ways Smoothie King president prevents labor shortages

Dan Harmon, who has been president and COO of Smoothie King since 2017, reveals the seven ways he and his team retain employees.

Shaka Bowl plans for growth, signs with franchise developer

October 8, 2021

Sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley opened their first Shaka Bowl, a Hawaiian-inspired fast casual healthy eatery in 2016 in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a menu…

Pokeworks reopens Grand Central location

October 8, 2021

Pokeworks, known for fresh and flavorful traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, reopened its Grand Central location at 117 E. 41st St., Manhattan, New York on…

Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools

October 8, 2021

Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…

Smoothie King boasts healthy Q3 sales growth

October 8, 2021

Smoothie King enjoyed a 5% sales increase in the third quarter of 2021 after a 14.8% sales increase in the third quarter over 2019, according to a company…

Chicken Salad Chick betting on drive-thru

October 8, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is reopening its relocated restaurant next week in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. After over five years of operating in Northcutt Plaza…

Qdoba launches national flavor contest

October 8, 2021

As part of its commitment to make the world a more flavorful place, Qdoba has launched the Flavor Your Future contest, which asks fans to share their passion…

Are digital menu boards right for your business?

by Elizabeth Riggio

In the past few years, digital menus have become more popular in restaurants and other businesses for their ease of use and dynamic nature.

BBQ Holdings adding Tahoe Joe's to expansion plans

October 7, 2021

BBQ Holdings, Inc., a multi-brand restaurant company behind Famous Dave's, Granite City Food and Brewery and Village Inn and Bakers Square, is adding Tahoe…

Dwayne Wade, Udonis Haslem latest celebs to launch restaurant concept

October 7, 2021

NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are launching D. Wade Burgers and UD Wings in partnership with Hossein Kasmai of Combo Kitchen, which allows existing…

Dickey's partners with Franklin Junction to open host kitchens

October 7, 2021

Franklin Junction, an Atlanta-based restaurant e-commerce platform that matches restaurant brands with host kitchens, has partnered with Dickey's Barbecue Pit…

How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus

by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR

A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…

FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…

Jamba, Blendid launch 2nd robotic smoothie kiosk

October 7, 2021

Jamba and Blended Jamba have introduced a second robotic smoothie kiosk at the Stonewood Center in Downey, California. Building on the successful 2020 opening…

Juice It Up! increases Q3 sales by almost 17%

October 6, 2021

Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chain, has increased year-over-year same store sales 16.7% for Q3 of 2021, according to a…

Hopdoddy releases signature sauces to all locations

October 6, 2021

Austin, Texas-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar's new line of take-home Hop Sauces, featuring flavors Slow Burn, Truff Stuff and Yay-Oli, are available at all 3…

Aloha Poke says hello to Houston

October 6, 2021

Aloha Poke Co., a fast casual concept serving sustainably sourced superfoods, has opened the first of 11 stores planned for the Houston metro market, according…

German Doner Kebab appoints 2 to leadership team

October 6, 2021

German Doner Kebab has appointed Mike Brouwers and Georgina Cavendish to its leadership team to support the fast casual brand's international growth plans…