Category: Operations

Moe’s Southwest Grill is giving away a free side of queso with purchase of any entrée on May 5th! Even better – with Cinco de Mayo falling on a Monday, Moe Rewards members can still enjoy the Moe Monday offer (a burrito or bowl for $7.99, including chips and salsa), meaning they can stack this free queso offer […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand, announced its Q1 2025 business update today, showcasing another strong quarter of growth with 13 new store openings and 20 new store commitments added to its development pipeline. This marks the 15th consecutive quarter of securing 20 or more store commitments, reinforcing the brand’s consistent growth and the […]

The summer menu at Scooter’s Coffee is all about giving customers more (and s’more) of what they want through an expanded line of Red Bull Infusions, the long-awaited launch of our new XL blended drinks, and the return of s’mores favorites! Elevate your Red Bull experience through six new exciting flavor combinations. All six feature […]

In celebration of National Pretzel Day, April 26th, Ben’s Soft Pretzels, the beloved purveyor of warm, doughy delights, is teaming up once with Tunnel to Towers, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders and military heroes. On April 26th, guests that visit any participating Ben’s Soft Pretzels location and will experience the best way to celebrate national pretzel […]

With a dedicated mission to impact lives, inspire hope, and help individuals discover their true potential, the Burger King Foundation has transformed thousands of lives by allowing people to explore what’s possible. This year, the Burger King Foundation proudly celebrates it’s remarkable 20-year journey of giving back to communities through intentional programming and education. “For the past […]

Carl’s Jr. announces the conclusion of its in-store fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, the campaign raised more than $100,000 to support victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles. Running from Jan. 27 to March 15, 2025, the campaign encouraged customers to donate $1 at any Carl’s Jr. location, with all contributions […]

With more than 55 locations in 8 states, honeygrow, the fast-casual restaurant known for its wholesome, fresh, and made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, is proud to bring back its campaign to celebrate National Nurse’s Week from May 6 through May 12, 2025, by giving back to the healthcare workers who tirelessly serve our communities. The campaign recognizes […]

Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across North America rallied to raise over $30 million to help more than 200 local charities during the company’s 15th Annual Month of Giving in March.  Jersey Mike’s locations in the U.S. and Canada accepted donations throughout the month, building to the company’s Day of Giving on March 26, when more than 3,000 restaurants donated 100 percent of sales, not […]

Backyard Taco, the beloved Arizona-based taqueria known for its authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere, has partnered with GiftAMeal to help fight hunger in the Greater Phoenix area. With all six Backyard Taco locations now participating, this marks GiftAMeal’s first local brand partnership in the region. GiftAMeal is a hunger-fighting program that empowers restaurant guests to […]

Duck Donuts announce the launch of its annual national Quack Gives Back partnership with Make-A-Wish, a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Now through July 31, Duck Donuts guests can help transform lives for children in their local communities by purchasing the special-edition Wish Rubber Duck. […]

SONIC Drive-In is fueling education by sending 400 teachers from 149 public school districts to Atlanta for the Ron Clark Academy Experience, a dynamic two-day training made possible by a nearly $1 million donation from the SONIC Foundation. From March 20-21, 300 educators participated in immersive workshops to bring powerful teaching techniques back to their […]

Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business, is now open in Montana, achieving a presence in all 48 contiguous United States and meeting the nation’s need for ridiculously good, Cajun-spiced fried chicken from coast to coast. The brand, which is operated in more than 3200 locations, […]

City Barbeque is celebrating National Barbecue Month in true pitmaster fashion, offering fans a month of flavorful deals and surprise giveaways that turn every visit into a chance to win. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation season, guests who come in for the big month-long celebration will get access to gift card […]

Just Poké, the award-winning, delicious, healthy, and sustainable PNW poké chain, announced today an exciting partnership with Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, introducing their signature fresh-pressed lemonade, craft acai bowls, and superfood smoothies to the Pacific Northwest. This collaboration unites two brands committed to sustainability, health-conscious offerings, high-quality ingredients, and a love of the Hawaiian Islands.  Founded […]

SoundHound AI, Inc., a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, announced the next generation of its voice AI-powered platform for restaurants, enhancing its Dynamic Drive-Thru solution’s accuracy, speed, and adding seamless omnichannel ordering. Now, restaurants can extend their AI automation beyond the drive-thru to include Call-to-Order, Text-to-Order, Scan-to-Order, and In-Car Voice Ordering. With a majority […]

Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has nominated a refreshed slate of directors. The refreshed Board will provide valuable partnership for the management team as it continues to execute the Company’s transformation into a better and bigger Krispy Kreme. The director nominees include Bernardo Hees, Patrick Grismer, Easwaran Sundaram, and Gordon […]

Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announces it is bringing its iconic chicken fingers to the Carolinas in 2025. The expansion will officially kick off today with the opening of a new location in Lexington, South Carolina, at 2404 Mineral Springs Road. Additional restaurants across both North and South Carolina to open later this year. As […]

For the first time ever, Culver’s Concrete Mixers and Lemon Ice Coolers will feature the fruity taste of SKITTLES. Beginning today, Culver’s will offer all-new desserts made with SKITTLES POP’D for a limited time only at restaurants systemwide. SKITTLES POP’D—an airy, crispy spin on the iconic fruity candy—can be enjoyed as a mix-in in Culver’s signature Concrete Mixers made […]

Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is serving up even more craveable comfort at a price that fits any budget. Beginning April 21, the brand is rolling out new Kravings Meal Deals and a fresh lineup of Waffle Sandwiches, combining craveable flavors with unbeatable value. The new menu additions include meal […]

Erbert & Gerbert’s, the beloved Sandwich chain known for its fresh, flavorful sandwiches and soups, unveiled two new menu items: Spicy Italian & Southern Cheesesteak. Crafted for those who crave a touch of intensity, these limited-time sandwiches from Erbert & Gerbert’s deliver a carefully calibrated punch of spice, designed to ignite your palate and leave […]

The toughest situations foster innovation and experimentation, and that’s just how companies using the Paytronix Order & Delivery platform have tackled the COVID-crisis. Paytronix Systems, Inc., recently highlighted five brands that have successfully ramped up their takeout business with such innovations as grocery and alcohol sales, a ghost kitchen, and email marketing to support their […]

ParTech, Inc., a leading global provider of point of sale  solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today a new partnership with Altametrics and Hubworks, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise restaurant systems that provides food, workforce, and supply chain management to the world’s most successful restaurant companies, including Denny’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza […]

Birdcall – the Denver-based craft chicken brand known for all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is now serving guests at one of the world’s most legendary venues: Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.  Located near the south entrance ramp, Birdcall will be open for every show throughout the 2025 season – offering the venue’s more than 1.7 […]

Mother’s Day is almost here—and Panda Express is offering an exciting promotion to help celebrate!    Starting April 21, when guests buy $30+ in Panda Express gift cards online, they’ll get an $8 Bonus Card in return. This online-only offer is available through May 11 at https://www.pandaexpress.com/promo/giftcardmom25, with Bonus Cards redeemable from 4/21/25 through 7/31/25—plenty […]

honeygrow, the fast-casual restaurant well-known for its fresh, customizable stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, is opening its third Ohio location in Montrose on April 25, 2025, at 55 Springside Drive, Suite 300. In celebration, the first 50 customers will receive gift bags chock full of hg swag, including t-shirts, stickers, coupons, and mystery gift cards of varying […]

Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces the launch of their latest restaurant opening in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver restaurant with Mobile Pickup Lane is located at 8320 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662. Their famous […]

Expectations for restaurants are higher than ever, and the tools that power outstanding guest experiences need to rise to the occasion. PAR Technology Corporation, a global leader in enterprise foodservice technology solutions, today announces the launch of its PAR POS Spring Release, which brings a cutting-edge system that combines the best of both enhanced core […]

SpotOn, a leading software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, enters 2025 with strong momentum driven by new client wins, expanded advisory expertise and key product enhancements. With a focus on helping restaurants navigate economic pressures and improve profitability, SpotOn has released tools for improved financial management and solutions for streamlined payment flows. […]

Presto Phoenix, Inc., a leading provider of drive-thru Voice AI for the quick-service restaurant industry, announced the launch of its phone ordering business unit. “Adding AI-native phone ordering is exciting as it will allow us to offer a broader spectrum of Voice AI solutions to our customers,” said Gee Lefevre, CEO of Presto. “Given our […]

ClearCOGS, a leading provider of AI-powered predictive analytics for restaurants, announced it has raised $3.8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The investment was led by Closed Loop Partners’ Venture Group, with additional participation from Myriad Venture Partners, and Level Up Ventures, a venture arm of Hearst Corporation. ClearCOGS provides restaurant operators with precise […]

DoorDash, a leading local commerce platform globally and Coco Robotics, a leading food delivery robotics company, today announced an expansion of their partnership to offer sidewalk robot delivery for DoorDash customers in select U.S. markets. This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt—DoorDash’s international arm—where Coco robots have been making deliveries in Helsinki since […]