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Jersey Mike’s Adds Dr Pepper to Beverage Lineup
Jersey Mike's has added Dr Pepper to its national beverage lineup, expanding its drink options at participating locations.
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Jersey Mike's has added Dr Pepper to its national beverage lineup, expanding its drink options at participating locations.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is offering franchise incentives in partnership with Myrtle Beach to expand its presence in the resort market.
Dillas Quesadillas is running loyalty-program promotions tied to National Queso Day and National Quesadilla Day across its 11 Texas and Louisiana locations.
SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.
Wonder laid off approximately 150 employees, representing 7% of its workforce, as part of a streamlining effort.
Qdoba is running a September promotion called 'Diptember' that showcases its lineup of dips, salsas, and sauces, including a newly launched queso.
Lower-ABV cocktails like spritzes and earlier happy hours emerged as top drinking trends over recent months, according to Square data—signaling operators may see sustained demand for lighter, session-
Lola Beans signed a six-unit franchise agreement to expand into Delaware with founder Donny Bradley's brother Jay and his wife Beth, extending the drive-thru beverage brand's footprint through a famil
Single-brand seasonal LTO with no broader operator insight.
Church's Texas Chicken has launched Big Deal Boxes and is testing chicken and waffles in select markets.
Mike's Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit franchise agreement for Michigan expansion, leveraging recognition from its 2023 Yelp Top 100 designation to enter a new market.
Bar-and-grill operators are investing in premium cheese for pizza to encourage repeat visits, signaling that menu differentiation through ingredient quality may drive customer loyalty in the segment.
Hai Hospitality, the Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi and related concepts, appointed Carl Segal as its first Chief Operating Officer, effective August 24, signaling the group's move toward f
FSR Magazine identified 10 emerging casual-dining concepts spanning cuisines and scales (from 2 to 60+ locations) as brands to watch in 2026, signaling continued diversification within the next-genera
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first location on a college campus at Nova Southeastern University.
A couple visiting Poland discovered beer spas, a wellness concept blending alcohol with spa culture, while exploring hospitality business ideas during their travels.
AMC Theatres has seen delivery sales rise nearly 50% this year as customers purchase concessions for home consumption, signaling a shift in how theaters monetize their food offerings beyond in-venue v
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
HB Protein Smoothies appointed Tyler Doolittle to lead real estate and expansion efforts.
A multi-unit franchisee operating Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's locations has added Mike's Red Tacos to its Michigan restaurant portfolio.
A restaurant consultant argues that successful fall game-day menus can leverage existing pantry ingredients rather than requiring new stock, positioning simplification as a strategic advantage during
Pokeworks is running September-long promotions including tiered bonus points for loyalty members and Labor Day offers, signaling continued focus on member engagement and seasonal traffic drivers.
The FDA is working to define ultra-processed foods, a regulatory effort that signals potential future shifts in how restaurants may need to disclose or market products.
Single-brand seasonal menu push with loyalty tie-in — routine promotional announcement with no cross-brand operator signal.
Sullivan's Steakhouse expanded its Happy Hour Bar Bites menu on August 25 with a new $25 price tier, signaling upscale casual dining's push to capture price-sensitive occasions alongside premium dinin
Chick-fil-A is running hunger-relief fundraisers in select markets through September and committing $1 million in matched donations to Feeding America, signaling corporate investment in local food-sec
Vicious Biscuit signed a lease for a third Northeast Ohio location slated to open in early 2027, marking continued franchise expansion in the region.
SoFresh opened its 28th location in Nocatee, Florida, expanding its fresh-casual footprint through franchise partnership.
CC's Coffee House appointed Bailey Richard as Director of Marketing to support the brand's efforts to expand its reach and positioning.
Campaign creative analysis of a Wendy's LTO ad — no business model, loyalty, or operator-facing takeaway.
Community giveback tie-in to back-to-school — a tactical promotional mechanic with limited operator takeaway.
Sweetgreen has relaunched its Fall Harvest menu nationwide, featuring returning and new seasonal items; the move signals continued reliance on limited-time offerings to drive traffic during seasonal t
Franchise milestone announcement — no data on same-store sales, franchisee profitability, or replicable growth lessons.
Dunn Brothers Coffee has become the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas, opening four locations on campus this fall, signaling the specialty coffee chain's strategy to expand into
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a location in Indianapolis on September 1, marking another expansion for the island-inspired fast-casual chain.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill's $99 Pizza Pass promotion drove such high initial demand that it crashed the brand's website, suggesting aggressive value positioning can overwhelm digital infrastructure if not
A Flying Biscuit Cafe franchisee is opening a fourth location in Raleigh, signaling continued confidence in the brand's expansion potential within the market.
Vandelay Companies is opening a Hudson House location in Southlake, Texas on September 11, expanding its East Coast–inspired restaurant concept across the state.
Ninety Nine Restaurants has capitalized on the Red Sox's strong summer performance through a promotion offering free kids meals the day after wins, driving traffic to the casual-dining chain.
Chick-fil-A is donating $1 million and expanding hunger-relief initiatives during September's Hunger Action Month, as food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans.
Smashburger renewed its Arizona State University athletics sponsorship for a third consecutive year, expanding its presence at game-day activations.
Operator interviews surface industry sentiment and operational challenges — useful for understanding pizza-segment best practices and pain points.
Two independent/single-location brands collaborate on a limited novelty item — local partnership play with no multi-unit operator takeaway.
Small regional pizza chain opening fourth location — single-brand growth news below multi-location operator threshold.
Seasonal menu rotation at one major chain—routine LTO execution with no broader operator insight.
Fall seasonal menu across 130+ units shows brand consistency, but announcement lacks performance data or menu-innovation strategy details.
Single-unit seasonal menu refresh with house-made syrups — local brand tactic with no relevance to multi-location portfolio strategy.
Limited-time menu item at sub-$10 price point — routine promotional tactic without strategic insight into category or brand positioning.
Op-ed on food sourcing — broad commentary on industry concerns without actionable chain strategy or operator-specific guidance.
Inc. 5000 recognition signals growth trajectory but lacks specifics on unit count, sales, or operational strategy relevant to multi-location operators.