Fuku opens in Lexington, Kentucky with Franklin Junction
Dark kitchen location to serve University of Kentucky, Lexington neighborhoods Fuku Lexington, Ky. is the newest home of the concept’s elevated chicken sandwiches, as it opens within the delivery perimeter […]
Little Caesars offers The Batman Calzony for limited time
Promotion begins in advance of March theater-release of movie Little Caesars debuted The Batman Calzony, today, in advance of the US March 4, 2022 release of the movie in theaters. […]
Torchy’s Tacos 100th store opening celebration begins, Rosenberg debuts
Milestone 100th-store celebration begins January 24 Torchy’s Tacos marked its 100th store opening on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, the city where the concept was founded in 2006. The […]
WOWorks names Brian Farris chief development officer
The parent of Saladworks, WOWorks, named Brian Farris chief development officer. The appointment of Farris to the WOWorks chief development officer role took effect January 3, 2022. WOWorks is also […]
Wienerschnitzel inks deal for 20 new units in Arkansas
Tejas Dogs franchise deal for Arkansas signals refocused attention on franchise expansion Wienerschnitzel signed a franchise agreement to develop Arkansas with 20 new restaurants over 12 years. The deal with […]
Shawarma Press opens store in Arlington, Texas Walmart
New Arlington store is just second of seven in-Walmart locations to debut Shawarma Press opened a new restaurant within a Walmart store in Arlington, Texas. This is the second of […]
L Catterton-backed Hopdoddy agrees to acquisition of Grub Burger Bar
After acquisition of Grub, combined restaurant company to become HiBar Hospitality Hopdoddy Burger Bar agreed to acquire Grub, a burger-joint chain with a craft cocktail bar. Backed by private equity […]
Plant Power names Steve Figliola chief development officer
As Plant Power CDO, Figliola will be key in growing the 10-unit restaurant chain Plant Power Restaurant Group named Steve Figliola chief development officer (CDO). The move follows the hiring […]
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos inks mega deal for Texas and Oklahoma
More than 400 stores now in development pipeline Roll-Em-Up Taquitos continues its expansion with a 315-unit development deal for Texas and Oklahoma. Franchise partners David Weaver and Blake Terry signed […]
Panera Thai Chicken Soup, Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with chicken roll out
Bakery-cafe chain adds new menu items to You Pick 2 Panera Bread rolled out Thai Chicken Soup and Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with chicken. Curated by its culinary team, guests […]
Anne Fischer promoted to Papa Johns chief marketing and digital officer role
Fischer was key player in doubling loyalty members in Papa Rewards Papa Johns promoted Anne Fischer to chief marketing and digital officer. The Louisville, Ky. and Atlanta-based pizza chain expanded […]