Category: Operations
National Chemicals Releases Non-Caustic Beverage Line Cleaner
In response to the rising number of incidents where customers have unknowingly ingested caustic beer line cleaning chemicals, National Chemicals, Inc. has released its latest innovation of caustic-free beverage line cleaning solution, Vantage Duo. “Historically, bar and restaurant operators had to accept the use of dangerous, caustic chemicals to clean beer lines. Vantage Duo provides […]
Questex Launches Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas
Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces the launch of Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas, an extension of the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators. With the theme “Unlock your profit potential,” the event will bring together 4,500 bar, restaurant and hotel owners, operators, […]
HTeaO to Offer Half Off Pricing for Nurses and Teachers
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, will celebrate local heroes, nurses, and teachers, by offering half off cups of tea from May 13, 2024 – May 26, 2024. For 2 weeks in May, nurses and teachers can enjoy Happy Hour pricing (50% off) all day on cups of tea, every day. All nurses with a […]
Rainbow Cone Adds Four New Sliced Creations for First Time Since its Founding
The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop (Rainbow Cone), Chicago’s favorite ice cream since 1926, is carving a legacy and making its menu even sweeter with the addition of four new sliced creations for the first time since its founding. In addition to its world-famous five-flavor ice cream cone, fans will be able to enjoy slices of Orange Dream, […]
Smoothie King Announces Promotions for National Teachers Day and National Nurses Day
Smoothie King is gearing up to honor the remarkable educators and healthcare heroes who shape our communities every day. As National Teachers Day (May 6th) and National Nurses Day (May 7th) approach, the chain announced special promotions designed to express our gratitude. There will be a two-day celebration exclusively available on Smoothie King’s Healthy Rewards App. From May 6th to […]
Le Macaron French Pastries Sees Increased Demand for Franchising Offering
Le Macaron French Pastries – the leading French pastries and macaron franchise in the United States – continues to see a rise in demand for its franchise opportunity in Q1 of 2024, with six new locations opened and three new deals for the development of five new locations. With 15 thriving years of operation, the concept […]
Vitality Bowls Once Again Partners with Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team to Raise Awareness
Upholding its dedication to food allergy safety and education, Vitality Bowls has announced a partnership with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) for the fifth consecutive year. During Allergy Awareness Month this May, Vitality Bowls locations across the nation will unite to raise awareness and promote education surrounding food allergies. Throughout the month […]
Farmer Boys Once Again Sponsoring Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Farmer Boys is sponsoring Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) 39th Annual Children’s Day Event for the 12th consecutive year. This year’s Children’s Day will take place on May 8, 8:30 a.m. -2 p.m. at the LLU Drayson Center Superfield (11125 Campus St, Loma Linda CA), and will be free to the public. Recommended for […]
Penn Station Raises Over $1M for People with Down Syndrome
Those with Down syndrome stand to benefit from a generous donation presented by Penn Station East Coast Subs at Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds baseball game. This leading fast-casual sandwich restaurant franchise continues its long-standing tradition of community support with the contribution of $153,964.43 to Down syndrome organizations across the Midwest. This year’s donation brings the total […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels to Give Away Free Pretzels in Exchange for Donation to Nonprofit
Ben’s Soft Pretzels, the beloved purveyor of warm, doughy delights, is gearing up for a pretzel-filled celebration on National Pretzel Day, which falls on April 26th. As pretzel enthusiasts across the nation mark their calendars, Ben’s Soft Pretzels is rolling out an irresistible offer that combines philanthropy with indulgence. The Deal: Donate and Delight On April 26th, visit […]
Duck Donuts Launches Annual Quack Gives Back Campaign
Duck Donuts announce the launch of its annual national Quack Gives Back partnership with Make-A-Wish, a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Now through June 16, Duck Donuts guests can help transform lives for children in their local communities by purchasing the special-edition Wish Rubber Duck. […]
Honeygrow to Give Away $250 Gift Cards to Nominated Nurse Units
With more than 40 locations in 7 states on the East Coast, honeygrow, the fast-casual restaurant known for its wholesome, simple, and made-to-order stir-frys, salads, and honeybars, announced its campaign to celebrate National Nurse’s Week by giving back to those who tirelessly serve our communities. The campaign aims to recognize the dedication and hard work of nurses […]
Pei Wei Plots Notable Growth and Menu Enhancements in 2023
The woks are burning bright at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen! After being acquired in 2019 by West Coast Capital, Pei Wei has been busy with enhancements to the flavor, growth and technology of the brand. Pei Wei’s partnership with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila has helped reinvent the menu with a wide variety of craveable pan-Asian […]
Shake Shack Opens First Drive-Thru in Southern Nevada
On Thursday, December 14, Shake Shack opened its first drive-thru location in Southern Nevada. The new Shack is the brand’s fifth location and first drive-thru in the state, located at 1830 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031. The first 100 guests attending the grand opening received a complimentary branded cold cup. Additionally, as […]
The Habit Burger Grill Opens First Mobile Pickup Lane
The Habit Burger Grill announced their new grand opening in Garden Grove, the second in the city, located at 13236 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843. Their famous “Habit Hospitality” will be served to the public starting Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Additionally, the new restaurant will launch the company’s first Mobile Pickup Lane—a groundbreaking feature […]
Shake Shack to Open Drive-Thru Unit in North Las Vegas
Shake Shack will open its first drive-thru location in Southern Nevada next month. To be located at 1830 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031, the fifth location and first drive-thru in the state will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. The Craig Road Shack will offer guests both […]
Modern Market Eatery to Open First Drive-Thru in Colorado Springs
Modern Market Eatery, the Colorado-based fast casual concept specializing in scratch-made foods using clean ingredients, will open the brand’s first drive-thru restaurant in Colorado Springs at 3015 New Center Point, Suite 100, in the First & Main Town Center on Friday, Nov. 17. The new company-owned restaurant is the third Modern Market Eatery location in […]
The Human Bean Partners with Digital Signage Company Creative Realities
On a mission to inspire authentic human connections with a bean on top, The Human Bean coffee franchise has partnered with Creative Realities, Inc., a leading digital signage solutions provider, to enhance the customer drive-thru journey with compelling and lively outdoor ordering experiences. Customers at The Human Bean will find engaging visuals of signature drinks, refreshed brand […]
Cousins Subs and Donald Driver Award Scholarships to Four Wisconsin High School Athletes
Cousins Subs, alongside its Make It Better Foundation and partner, Donald Driver, awarded four Wisconsin high school senior athletes a collective total of $20,000 in scholarships through its annual Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest. The four 2024 Driven at Heart Scholarship recipients are: The four recipients and their parents attended the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame […]
Bojangles Appoints Steven Gold Vice President of Real Estate
Bojangles announced a new Vice President of Real Estate. Steven Gold, the new VP of Real Estate, brings more than 30 years of experience in development to the Bojangles team. Gold boasts an impressive background in real estate development, most recently, for multiple retail, hospitality and restaurant brands, including multi-unit program development for FOCUS Brands […]
Restaurants Fight Back Against Pandemic with Paytronix Order & Delivery
The toughest situations foster innovation and experimentation, and that’s just how companies using the Paytronix Order & Delivery platform have tackled the COVID-crisis. Paytronix Systems, Inc., recently highlighted five brands that have successfully ramped up their takeout business with such innovations as grocery and alcohol sales, a ghost kitchen, and email marketing to support their […]
PAR Technology Announces New Brink POS Software API Integration
ParTech, Inc., a leading global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today a new partnership with Altametrics and Hubworks, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise restaurant systems that provides food, workforce, and supply chain management to the world’s most successful restaurant companies, including Denny’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza […]
Dunn Brothers Coffee Wants to Open 250 Stores in Five Years
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based nearly 40-year-old brand famed for freshly roasting its globally sourced single-origin green beans daily in its coffee shops, is venturing into a new phase of growth with plans to expand from its home market. The brand’s fresh franchise growth strategy aims to open 250 locations within the next five years. […]
Pancheros to Celebrate Nurses with BOGO Entree Deal
With the week of May 6 – 12 dedicated to nurses nationwide, Pancheros wants to honor those who give us so much, specifically on May 8 with BOGO entrees! On May 8, Pancheros locations across the country will celebrate nurses with buy one get one free entrees. This promotion will be available in-restaurant only at […]
El Pollo Loco Offers Five Special Deals Leading up to Cinco de Mayo
Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors as El Pollo Loco gears up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style for its Loco Rewards Members/ The renowned restaurant chain is treating customers to five delectable deals leading up to the big day. The deals kick off April 29th, and you can be sure […]
Wendy’s Promises to Increase Access to Solar Energy for Franchisees
Wendy’s on Tuesday shared progress in sourcing renewable energy through its participation in community solar programs. Emissions reductions from these programs will advance progress against Wendy’s science-based targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47 percent, and Scope 3 emissions from franchisees by 47 percent per restaurant by 2030, both from a […]
Taco Bell Expands Recycling Program with TerraCycle
On Monday, Taco Bell is announcing the expansion of their popular recycling program with TerraCycle to also collect and recycle any brand of sauce dipping cups, souffle cups/lids & coffee creamer pods. To make it official, the program has been renamed the Taco Bell Sauce Container US Recycling Program. “Taco Bell’s category-wide recycling program, along […]
The Human Bean to Host Earth Day Giveback with Planting Partner Trees of the Future
The Human Bean is hosting its annual Earth Day Giveback at all locations across the U.S. next Monday, April 22nd. On this special day, every drink sold will result in one tree planted through Trees for the Future, an international nonprofit with 30+ years of history planting trees and teaching sustainable farming practices in impoverished communities. […]
Craveworthy Brands Forges Sustainability Partnership with Budderfly
Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants. Craveworthy Brands owns, operates, and franchises multiple restaurant brands across the country, including Genghis Grill: where Budderfly’s Energy as a Service (EaaS) offering will first be […]
Restaurant Technologies Breaks its Own Sustainability Record
Restaurant Technologies broke its own sustainability record by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2023, breaking the record set in 2022 by 25 million pounds. The company continues to help its 40,000 customers nationwide be more sustainable and reach their Environmental, Social, […]
Wow Bao Unveils New Mobile App with Lunchbox
Wow Bao unveiled a new mobile app with a fresh interface and all-in-one navigation that allows guests to order delivery anywhere, anytime from its over 700 virtual kitchens. Platforming with Lunchbox, a leading enterprise restaurant technology solution provider, users can now purchase Wow Bao from over 6,000 retailers nationwide all from the palm of their […]
VIVA Chicken Launches Updated App
VIVA Chicken, the fast-casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is celebrating the launch of its updated app, which offers new and returning guests an even more seamless experience. Continuing to improve the way customers interact, order and earn rewards, the app is available for download now in the iOS and Google app stores. “We’ve seen how evolving our ordering processes has […]
Slice House by Tony Gemignani Bolsters Martech Stack
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the highly successful fast-casual pizza franchise by world renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, officially introduced its national franchise program in July 2022 and quickly saw rapid growth, signing 124 multi-unit deals across the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, and Tennessee. As the brand continues to grow, with an […]