News
Sweetgreen launches loyalty program, Ripple Fries
April 3, 2025
Sweetgreen has launched SG Rewards, a free loyalty program allowing members to earn 10 points for every dollar spent toward perks and access to members-only…
read now
FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments
April 2, 2025
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns 2,300 locations of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 13 other restaurant…
read now
Curry Up Now opening 1st drive-thru location
April 1, 2025
Curry Up Now, a California-based Indian fast casual brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Ganshayam Patel to bring the concept to Bowling…
read now
Madras Dosa expanding New York City footprint
April 1, 2025
Boston-based Madras Dosa Co. is opening three locations this Spring in New York City, joining its existing location in Times Square at 1450 Broadway, which…
read now
Ike's making waves in Hawaii
March 31, 2025
San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii.
read now
Delaware investment firm acquiring Nature’s Table
March 31, 2025
Fast Fresh Brands, owned by the Delaware investment firm, DIA Equity Partners, has acquired Orlando-based Nature's Table, which has locations in Georgia and…
read now
3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency
March 31, 2025
Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.
read now
Big Chicken accelerating digital growth with Figure 8
March 31, 2025
Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, is taking its full-court press to the digital space through a partnership with Figure 8, a digital transformation…
read now
Chipotle rewards members playing digital game to win freebies
March 31, 2025
Chipotle has launched its digital game, Burrito Vault, to give 157,500 Buy-One-Get-One free entree codes and offer fans the chance to win free burritos for a…
read now
Thanx integrates with Square
March 28, 2025
Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has integrated with Square, which has an ecosystem of commerce solutions. With this launch, Thanx now supports…
read now
Paris Baguette giving rewards members chance to see Jonas Brothers in concert
March 28, 2025
Paris Baguette and Jonas Con, a one-day fan event in celebration of the Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary, are partnering to host a VIP concert experience…
read now
Quiznos' parent company hires former Church's SVP as CEO
March 28, 2025
Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco del Mar, has hired Neel Patel, former SVP of strategy and growth at Church's Texas Chicken, as CEO.
read now
The Gyro Project opening 1st Manhattan location
March 28, 2025
The Gyro Project, which serves Greek street food with a contemporary twist, is opening its first Manhattan restaurant next month on the Upper West Side at the…
read now
Jamba launches 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to enhance customer experience, franchise growth
March 26, 2025
GoTo Foods brand Jamba has unveiled its "Hello Sunshine" prototype, featuring a redesigned store layout and enhanced customer experience, according to a press…
read now
Philly’s Best launches rewards program
March 26, 2025
Southern California-based Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has rolled out a loyalty program, Real Philly Rewards, designed in partnership with Toast.
read now
Cilantro Taco Grill opening 110 units in 4 states
March 25, 2025
Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open outside Chicagoland for the first time in April 2025, following its first franchise opening in November.
read now
Yum Brands partners with Nvidia for AI technology
March 25, 2025
Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of AI technologies for its restaurants around the globe. Yum Brands, which in total has more…
read now
SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago
March 25, 2025
Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…
read now
Naya launches Spring catering menu
March 25, 2025
With spring holidays and celebrations just around the corner, Naya is making entertaining easier than ever with its Middle Eastern catering options featuring…
read now
Big Dave's enters South Carolina
March 24, 2025
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks opened last week in Columbia, South Carolina, at 942-B Harden St., in Columbia's Five Points. Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia…
read now
