Customer Service / Experience News & Media
Hopdoddy to open location near Texas A&M campus
July 18, 2017
Hopdoddy Burger Bar will open in Bryan-College Station, adjacent to Texas A&M University, on July 31, according to a press release.
read nowShelly Sun leads investors striving to drive Capriotti's growth
July 18, 2017
Franchising veteran Shelly Sun has joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as part of a group of high profile investors, according to a press release.
read nowJJ's Red Hots celebrates National Hot Dog Day with $2 dog
July 17, 2017
On July 19, JJ's Red Hots will celebrate National Hot Dog Day by offering a new hot dog, The National, for $2, according to a press release.
read nowCharlotte Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens its doors
July 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café opened its newest unit in Charlotte this week and kicked off its grand opening celebration July 17., according to a press release. The…
read nowHonest Mary's under development in Austin
July 17, 2017
Honest Mary's, named after the wife of owner Nelson Monteith, will open in Austin, Texas later this summer, according to an Eater article.
read nowMoe's fake queso warning comes on heels of Chipotle's Queso announcement
July 14, 2017
Moe's Southwest Grill is warning its customers of a "fake queso epidemic" in a not-so-subtle dig at Chipotle, which announced this week that it's testing queso…
read nowMeatballs Etc begins franchising
July 14, 2017
Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…
read nowBack Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market
July 14, 2017
Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.
read nowBobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion
July 14, 2017
Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units
July 13, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…
read nowMamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia
July 13, 2017
Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.
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Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…
read nowSalata announces Kingswood grand opening
July 13, 2017
Salata is celebrating the opening of its 56th location in Texas this week with a new Kingswood unit, according to a press release.
read nowBy Chloe co-founder opens Italian fast casual concept
July 12, 2017
ESquared Creative Director and By Chloe co-Founder Samantha Wasser is partnering with former cookie company chef Ali LaRaia to create a Italian fast casual…
read nowAnti-Trump rapper opens ThinkFoodLab in DC
July 12, 2017
Jose Andres, the chef who battled President Trump in court and then rapped about his immigration policies in April, opened ThinkFoodLab on July 11 in…
read now3 multi-unit franchisees join Captain D's brand
July 12, 2017
Captain D's has signed three franchise agreements with new and existing franchisees leading to 10 units opening in Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee…
read nowStarbucks releases 2 summer beverages
July 12, 2017
Starbucks Reserve coffee bars in the U.S. and Canada are serving two Nitro Cold Brew beverages this summer: Starbucks Nitro Cascara Cloud and Starbucks Nitro…
read nowWhataburger introduces its What's Cookin' online newsroom
July 12, 2017
Whataburger has launched its online newsroom called What's Cookin'. The platform will serve as a digital gathering place for Whataburger fans, customers and…
read nowJersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location
July 11, 2017
Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.
read nowSmashburger serves up triple-double burger
July 11, 2017
Smashburger will debut The Triple Double Burger on July 11 in all U.S. locations. The burger includes two beef patties, two pieces of American cheese, one…
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