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 […]
Noodles and Company begins testing Ravioli, Tortelloni pasta dishes, promotes free bowl offer
Six new filled-pasta creations will test in three markets Noodles and Company began testing new Ravioli and Tortelloni pasta dishes. The fast-casual chain, specializing in classic noodle, Zoodle and Caulifloodle […]
Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express debut in state of Louisiana
Alexandria becomes the home of first co-branded store in state Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express debuted in Louisiana via the opening of a new co-branded restaurant in the City of Alexandria. […]
Fat Brands to merge with majority shareholder Fog Cutter Capital Group
Merger frees up parent of Fatburger to more easily grow through acquisitions Fat Brands, the parent of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several other fast-casual brands, has agreed to merge with […]
Jamba by Blendid debuts robotic smoothie kiosk in Dixon, California
FoodOS platform unveiled at Walmart Jamba partnered with Blendid for the first-ever co-branded kiosk, Jamba by Blendid. The robotic invention, located in the Dixon Walmart in California, features Blendid’s autonomous […]
Boston Market expands holiday meal options, including Whole Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib, Spiral-Sliced Ham
Fast-casual rotisserie chain looks to boost holiday-time business Boston Market expanded a variety of meal options for the 2020 holiday season. Whole Roasted Turkey, Spiral-Sliced Ham and Rotisserie Prime Rib […]
Smashburger rolls out limited-time Pulled Pork Tailgater Burger with $2 beer special
Better-burger chain’s Tailgater uses game-day themes, appeal Fast-casual Smashburger launched a new, limited time Pulled Pork Tailgater Burger. The sandwich features a savory, slow-smoked pulled pork with caramelized onions, Swiss […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill tests Smoked Brisket in select US markets
Limited-time protein to be validated via stage-gate process in Cincinnati, Sacramento Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing smoked brisket at several locations in Cincinnati, Ohio and in Sacramento, Calif. The 64-unit […]
