


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shake Shack spotlights Korean-Style Fried Chick’n Sandwich, gochujang flavors
Gochujang Chick’n Bites, Black Sugar Vanilla Shake also added to menu Shake Shack released a Korean-Style Fried Chick’n Sandwich, Korean Gochujang Chick’n Bites and gochujang-flavored menu items for a limited […]

Pokeworks develops new order-ahead drive-thru Cruise-Thru Lane
Fast casual eyes mobile order-ahead drive-thru revenue opportunity Pokeworks, a fast casual serving up poke bowls, developed a new Cruise-Thru Lane prototype. The 60-unit chain’s version of mobile order-ahead drive-thru […]

Capriotti’s acquires Wing Zone chain, plans ghost-kitchen-heavy franchising future
Purchase reveals big bet on off-premises opportunity Capriotti’s announced its acquisition of Wing Zone, a 67-unit fast-casual chain in the prized chicken category of the restaurant industry. Pizza and chicken-wing […]

Taziki’s undergoes brand refresh as it diversifies menu, expands ordering
New menu items, meal options position chain for growth Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe announced a new logo and brand refresh as it prepares for growth in 2021. The fast-casual restaurant chain […]

Torchy’s Tacos adds Fancy Schmancy Taco of Month, hangover hotline, chance for free tacos
Smoked salmon taco becomes featured January taco Torchy’s Tacos announced the Fancy Schmancy, a new Taco of the Month to start off 2021, and a new hotline and a drawing […]

Parent of Saladworks acquires Garbanzo Mediterranean, Frutta Bowl chains out of bankruptcy
Centre Lane Partners forms WOWorks to hold all three chains Centre Lane Partners, the parent of Saladworks, has acquired the Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and Frutta Bowls fast-casual chains out of […]

DBMC development deal expands MOD Pizza to Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee
Franchise partner to develop 30 new units over seven years MOD Pizza will enter three new markets, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as a result of a new 30-store development agreement […]