Sonic Lemonberry Slush Float debuts, BBLT LTO makes comeback
Both summertime LTOs part of contactless, drive-in experience Sonic Drive-In debuted a Lemonberry Slush Float as a limited-time offer (LTO) through August 2. The QSR also brought back its BBLT […]
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar features shareable dishes, Fishbowl Cocktails for summer
Lunch deals, global flavors also among featured arrivals Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar launched a summer menu to bring back close-group sharing. As restaurants reopen, there’s a yearning to […]
Irresist-A-Bowls return to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
For a limited time, menu features three ‘welcome back’ bowls Welcome Back Irresist-A-Bowls returned to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill as a limited-time promotion. Each bowl, priced at $7.99, arrives […]
Uber agrees to buy Postmates in all-stock deal, adding it as delivery business unit
The $2.65B transaction will increase tech efficiencies, produce savings Uber Technologies reached a deal to buy Postmates for approximately $2.65B. The all-stock transaction for Postmates follows a June deal in […]
The Mall at Johnson City, Tennessee welcomes Chipotle, Chicken Salad Chick
New restaurants headline enhancements to The Mall Chipotle Mexican Grill and Chicken Salad Chick will open at The Mall at Johnson City, Tenn. in a new multi-tenant building at North […]
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito debuts as limited-time offer
QSR brings back $1 Double Stacked Taco Taco Bell launched a new Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time. A grilled cheese sandwich reimagined, the burrito, which first tested in […]
Shake Shack headed to Fuzhou, Shenzhen after expanded Maxim Caterer licensing agreement
Target markets also include Guangzhou, Xiamen Shake Shack signed a new pact with Maxim Caterer Limited to expand in key South China Markets. Through the licensing partnership, the fast-casual burger […]
Smokey Bones reopens restaurants, taps ghost kitchens for growth
Furloughed employees to return, additional staff to be hired Casual-dining chain Smokey Bones has reopened all 61 restaurants and will be bringing employees back from furloughs, as well as hiring […]
As COVID-19 cases surge in several states, restaurant transaction recovery faces countercurrent: NPD Group
Eateries impacted by coronavirus surge, Father’s Day holiday Year-over-year restaurant customer transaction performance decreased for the first time in the United States since April 12, according to a new report […]
La Madeleine returns to North Suburb of Dallas with McKinney restaurant opening
New Hardin Boulevard location offers expansive outdoor seating The newest La Madeleine Country French Cafe will open in McKinney, Texas with franchisee, Tanzeem Rizvi, a Collin County native. The US […]
First Alaska Fatburger opens in Fairbanks near University of Alaska campus
Co-branded restaurant with Buffalo’s Express lands on Airport Way The first Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express co-branded restaurant opened in Fairbanks, Alaska. The grand opening of the new store on Airport […]
Midwest Pie LLC opens Pieology in West County Center, Des Peres, Missouri
Third store in state to hold grand opening June 29 Pieology franchise partner Midwest Pie LLC opened a new store in Des Peres. The West County Center shopping mall location […]
Tim Hortons Oreo-based Dream Donuts debut
Upscale, decadent treats should help lift summertime sales Tim Hortons Dream Donuts, a new, premium treats lineup utilizing the Oreo Cookie platform, arrived at the QSR chain’s U.S. stores. An […]
Fourteen Foods opens Dairy Queen in Princeton, Kentucky
Marion Road DQ Grill and Chill features modern, open-air grill A 220-unit franchise partner of American Dairy Queen will open its latest DQ Grill and Chill restaurant in Princeton, Ky. […]
Dine Brands names new president, International and Global Development, CIO
Tony Moralejo, Justin Skelton join leadership team Dine Brands Global named a new president of International and Global Development, Tony Moralejo, and new chief information officer, Justin Skelton. Both executives […]
Jollibee partners with Kitchen United for Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen
First ghost kitchen expands delivery capacity within Metro Chicago In a sign of the rapidly-evolving demand for restaurant delivery, Jollibee launched its first Cloud Kitchen in Chicago in partnership with […]
