


Top 2021 restaurant trends: Bundled meal deals, off-premises a priority, alcohol to go + more
National Restaurant Association releases list of top trends for 2021 Restaurants are facing a very different future in 2021. There are several challenges that have manifested themselves because of the […]

Marco’s Pizza introduces Build-Your-Own Pizza Bowls
Line extension offers crustless customization to customers Marco’s Pizza expanded its Pizza Bowls line with new Build-Your-Own Pizza Bowls. This follows the successful launch of Specialty Pizza Bowls last March. […]

Corlex Capital acquires Wingstop restaurants in Boston, Indianapolis
New deal for additional expansion in Metro-Boston market brokered Corlex Capital purchased 10 Wingstop restaurants from Prospect Capital over the course of the past month. The minority-owned and Atlanta-based private […]

Jollibee charts big expansion in 2021: QA, Maribel Dela Cruz, president
Jollibee Group North America, Philippine Brands, president provides details on expansion, differentiation QSR chicken chain Jollibee plans to continue major expansion in 2021, coming off tremendous growth this year despite […]

Smokey Bones rolls out Fireball Whisky Dragon Wings
Prepared with iconic, flavored whisky, LTO wings pack punch Smokey Bones and its takeout-only virtual restaurant, The Wing Experience, introduced Dragon Wings. The culinary team created the limited-time-offering (LTO) edgy […]

Chipotle debuts Shawn Mendes Bowl, Wonder Grants, raises funds for SMF
Chipotle will donate $1 to SMF for each of performer’s bowl sold Chipotle Mexican Grill debuted the Shawn Mendes Bowl to raise funds for changemakers through the performer’s foundation. The […]

sweetgreen introduces Crispy Chicken Salad Bowl, sweetgreenshake challenge
Valkyrae, Ally Love, Harper Watters join sweetgreen in promoting new salad Healthy, sustainable food chain sweetgreen launched a new Crispy Chicken Salad Bowl, featuring a double serving of sustainable crispy […]

Marco’s Pizza promotes Tony Libardi to co-CEO role
Move recognizes former COO for igniting growth, improving tech, OPS Marco’s Pizza promoted Tony Libardi, president and chief operating officer, to the position of co-CEO and president, setting the stage […]

Panera Bread introduces Pepperoni, Four Cheese Flatbread Pizzas
Bakery-cafe chain also rolls out new Teriyaki Chicken + Broccoli Bowl Panera Bread has launched two new additions to the Flatbread Pizza menu in the Pepperoni and Four Cheese. These […]

Chick-fil-A rises, Starbucks falls in the 2020 MBLM BIS COVID Study rankings
Revenue, stock price growth of top intimate brands outperform S&P, Fortune 500 Chick-fil-A took the number one spot on the BIS COVID Study by MBLM. Retaining its spot from 2019, […]

Einstein Bros Bagels offers free egg sandwich of choice on National Bagel Day
Customers who make order-ahead purchase on app eligible Einstein Bros Bagels launched a promotion for a free Bacon, Egg & Cheese sandwich, or an egg sandwich of choice, with any […]