


Wingstop launches Wing Day promotion with virtual, summer DJ concert, free-wing giveaway
5FreeWings offer to boost prospects of mostly-virtual promotion Through Wingstop Wing Day (WSWD), Wingstop launched a new promotion culminating July 29 that includes a free giveaway and a live-streamed, virtual, […]

Chipotle adds new certified, organic beverage line, fund stream for farmers
New Organic Lemonade, Aguas Frescas flavors featured Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a new line of beverages that feature certified, Organic Lemonades, Aguas Frescas and tea from Tractor Beverage Co. The […]

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical close all dining rooms amid rising coronavirus cases in South
Fiesta Restaurant Group pivots chains to pickup, curbside, delivery only Despite the fact that Pollo Tropical recently reported being within 12 percentage-points of last year’s sales July month-to-date after reopening, […]

Qdoba Mexican Eats to open restaurant in hometown of San Diego
New Qdoba store will add 30 jobs near its corporate office Qdoba Mexican Eats will open a 2,400-square-foot restaurant in Mission Valley, near its home office in San Diego. The […]

Chipotle tests Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice in Denver, Wisconsin markets
New plant-based option available at 55 test stores Chipotle Mexican Grill will test a non-grain base, Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice, in Denver and several Wisconsin markets starting July 15. Chipotle starts […]

Paris Baguette to open in Portland, Oregon with franchise partner Jay Chun
Two stores to open as chain expands on West coast In a new franchise deal, Paris Baguette will open two stores in Portland, Ore. with franchise partner Jay Chun. As […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]