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Smashburger builds executive bench with CMO hire
May 21, 2026
Smashburger has hired Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer. The move comes as the company continues to build nationwide momentum.
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Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates
May 20, 2026
Fast-casual sandwich chain Penn Station East Coast Subs has rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a broader growth strategy focused on franchise…
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Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration
May 15, 2026
Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken overhauls digital experience with FNGRFOOD launch
May 11, 2026
Hattie B's Hot Chicken is turning up the heat on its digital strategy with the launch of a web and mobile experience powered by FNGRFOOD, a proprietary…
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Toast’s IQ Grow offers marketing assistance to restaurant operators
May 7, 2026
Toast Inc., based in Boston, has introduced Toast IQ Grow, designed to help restaurant operators expand their digital presence and grow their brands online.
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Fusian updates brand identity after 16 years
May 7, 2026
Ohio-based Fusian has introduced a refreshed brand identity, its first update since the sushi fast-casual restaurant opened in 2010. The update reinforces the…
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Paytronix launches rewards hub giving marketers real-time control
May 6, 2026
Paytronix Systems Inc. has rolled out its a rewards hub to its customer engagement platform, Access Identity, part of the company's Guest Engagement Suite.
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Bread Zeppelin challenges Panera with 'Salad Stuffer' trade-in offer
April 17, 2026
More than a decade after Bread Zeppelin created the salad-stuffed baguette, the Dallas-founded brand is leaning into the national spotlight following a similar…
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Stoner's Pizza Joint offers 42.0% off pizzas on April 20
April 17, 2026
Stoner's Pizza Joint will offer a 42.0% discount on all regular-priced pizzas for one day only on April 20, according to a press release.
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Popmenu, SpotOn combine tech stacks to support restaurant growth
April 16, 2026
Restaurant tech platform Popmenu has partnered with fintech firm SpotOn to help operators increase revenue while streamlining day-to-day operations.
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Jimmy John’s gets lit with celeb-built 4/20 menu
April 14, 2026
Jimmy John's will tap into cannabis culture through the launch of its "Dream Rotation," a limited-time menu celebrating the April 20 holiday. The Champaign…
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Gregorys Coffee partners with Craveworthy to perk interest in franchises
April 6, 2026
Gregorys Coffee has joined forces with Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Shaquille O'Neal-founded Big Chicken, Bd's Mongolian Grill and 16 other…
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Savor FM launches global syndication network for foodservice podcasters
March 26, 2026
Podcasts and digital media creators serving the foodservice industry now have a centralized platform to reach a massive, targeted audience following the launch…
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Chicken Salad Chick hires Jill Thomas as chief marketing officer
March 25, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, headquartered in Atlanta, has named Jill Thomas chief marketing officer.
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bb.q Chicken updates rewards program
March 20, 2026
Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.
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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
March 17, 2026
Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…
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&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings
March 12, 2026
&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…
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Brooklyn Dumpling partners with social media influencer
March 10, 2026
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed a multi-year partnership and investment deal with viral food critic Keith Lee, marking the first time the food creator has…
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Starbucks launches tiered loyalty program to boost engagement
March 10, 2026
Starbucks Coffee Company launched a reimagined loyalty program on Tuesday, introducing a three-tiered structure designed to increase personalized value for its…
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Blaze Pizza partners with Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again Season 2'
March 5, 2026
Blaze Pizza has introduced the Sweet Heat pizza in partnership with Marvel Television as "Daredevil: Born Again Season 2" is set to stream on Disney+ beginning…
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