Nathan’s Famous, Wayback Burgers stir up National Cheeseburger Day excitement
Nathan’s launches Bacon Cheddar Cheesy Burger, while Wayback offers BOGO on Classic Burgers Nathan’s Famous introduced a new Bacon Cheddar Cheesy Burger for a limited-time starting September 18, which is […]
Noodles and Company expands ghost kitchen program with San Jose opening
Fast casual’s second ghost kitchen part of broader strategy to penetrate new markets Noodles and Company launched a new ghost kitchen in San Jose as part of a test program. […]
Resy partners with CLEAR to support restaurants with health, vaccination verification
As industry faces verification challenges with employees, customers, Health Pass, CLEAR app provide solutions Amid vaccination requirements, Resy has partnered with CLEAR to provide a way for restaurants to utilize […]
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches invests in Bangin’ Buns Nashville-style chicken chain
Investment, guidance could propel the opening of 15 new restaurants by end of 2022 Ike’s Love and Sandwiches has invested in the Bangin’ Buns Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant concept. In […]
Bonchon puts whitelabel DoorDash platform in spotlight with weeklong free delivery
Promotion extended exclusively on wings chain’s app and website Bonchon is doubling down on its whitelabel platform with DoorDash, promoting it with free delivery to customers for orders made on […]
Wetzel’s Pretzels names Kim Freer chief marketing officer
Former Blaze Pizza executive takes CMO role Wetzel’s Pretzels named Kim Freer chief marketing officer. The 300-unit chain has charged Freer with supporting the franchise’s ongoing expansion, menu innovation, ease […]
Breakfast-brunch-lunch chain operator First Watch Restaurant Group readies IPO
After refinancing, chain will focus on menu innovation, lunch daypart, alcohol sales, marketing analytics Breakfast-brunch-lunch chain operator First Watch Restaurant Group filed for a possible IPO of up to $100M, […]
Burger King enhances its Royal Perks customer loyalty program
Burger chain notes 80 percent of members likely to recommend the program Burger King has expanded its loyalty program, Royal Perks. The move is aimed at making it easier for […]
Fat Brands to acquire Twin Peaks in $300M deal with Garnett Station Partners
Polished-casual-dining sports chain will add as much as $30M to Fat Brands’ EBITDA, 88 restaurants Twin Peaks has agreed to acquire polished-casual-dining sports chain Twin Peaks from Garnett Station Partners […]
C3 to open Citizens MiamiCentral food hall in South Florida lifestyle center with rapid transit
Rebranded food hall will feature C3 brands, including Krispy Rice, offer ordering via Go by Citizens app C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) will open Citizens MiamiCentral food hall in a lifestyle […]
Tom Bené leaves National Restaurant Association for Breakthru Beverage Group CEO position
After 15 months, Association president, CEO returns to beverage-sector executive role Tom Bené will be stepping down as president and chief executive of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of […]