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Local Entrepreneur Cooks Up Business to Fight Rising Restaurant Costs
Coming off the acquisition of his most recent venture, Procoto, St. Pete entrepreneur Michael Otis has launched FareFood to help restaurants fight rising food spend. FareFood is saving restaurants hours previously spent placing orders and as much as 27% on their food costs by pulling food distributors into a single app. At a time when the restaurant space needs more help than ever, Otis and his team believe they’ve built the answer. - October 08, 2024 - FareFood
Pitmaster Collective Dishes Up More Outstanding Restaurants
The Pitmaster Collective, the world's best barbecue club, has announced that they have surpassed affiliations with 200 Pitmaster partners spanning America and eight international countries. Every restaurant, a privately owned establishment creating artisan barbecue and related dishes such as sides... - September 16, 2024 - JBB Advanced Technologies
Kalei's Kitchenette Launches Fundraising T-Shirt to Support Lahaina Fire Survivors
Kalei's Kitchenette, a Hawaiian-inspired eatery in San Diego, launches a fundraising t-shirt to support Lahaina fire survivors. Marking the first anniversary of the fire, this initiative raises awareness of ongoing needs. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. The t-shirt, designed by Neeko David, features a yin-yang pattern and maps of California and Maui, symbolizing balance and connections. Available online and in-store, the campaign invites support and celebrates the Aloha spirit. - August 07, 2024 - Kalei's Kitchenette
PizzaMan Dan’s Launches Pizza Burger in Strategic Move Against Rising Fast Food Prices
In a bold response to the recent minimum wage legislation affecting the fast food industry, PizzaMan Dan’s introduces the innovative $5 Pizza Burger. This move positions the beloved chain as a leader in offering value and taste in the face of rising costs that are prompting price increases... - April 02, 2024 - PizzaMan Dan's
Hollywood Burger Celebrates Eight-Year Anniversary with Free Burgers for Fans
Celebrating its eight-year anniversary, Hollywood Burger offers free burgers to the first 100 visitors at its flagship (6250 Hollywood Blvd) and new location (8807 Santa Monica Blvd) on January 29, 2024, starting 11 am. Say "Happy Burgerversary" for your free burger. One per customer, no purchase needed. - January 25, 2024 - Hollywood Burger
Hollywood Burger Debuts Orange Creamsicle Shake for Its Limited-Time Summer Menu
Hollywood Burger, the iconic fast casual restaurant chain renowned for its Hollywood vibe and exceptional food, is thrilled to announce its latest limited-time menu item: the Orange Creamsicle Shake. The "Orange Creamsicle Shake” captures the sunny flavors of Hollywood Burger’s... - July 24, 2023 - Hollywood Burger
Unique AÇAÍ Bowl Franchise Opens Its Second Location in Naples, FL, Opening Saturday, July 15, 9am. First 50 People Get a Free Bowl.
Nautical Bowls understands the struggle of finding a quick meal without compromising a healthy lifestyle. That's why they combine healthy, fresh superfood bowls with an uplifting atmosphere, providing you the energy to live a full life. Their bowls are made with all-natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and plant-based ingredients, packed with essential vitamins and nutrients to fuel your life - June 24, 2023 - Nautical Bowls 2
Erbert & Gerbert's Have Launched Three New Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Erbert & Gerbert's, the Midwest sandwich chain, is introducing three Cheesesteak sandwiches. - May 17, 2023 - Erbert and Gerbert's
Surfin’ Chicken Launches Chula Vista, California, Store Inside of Walmart
Guests will experience waves of goodness on Saturday, May 6 during the Chula Vista Store Opening Celebration Event. - May 02, 2023 - Surfin’ Chicken
New York City Restaurant and Bar Vets Open a Hospitality Business Development and Operations Management Agency That Launches Nationwide
Great Hands Hospitality offers personalized business development and operations management solutions for entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry. With experience in opening Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group's first bars and as former Executive Director of Operations for Death and Company, their team of professionals provides a tailored approach. - April 25, 2023 - Great Hands Hospitality LLC
New York Black Restaurant Week, Juneteenth
Organizations from each Borough in New York participating in New York Black Restaurant Week. - April 06, 2023 - New York Black Restaurant Week
Surfin’ Chicken Launches Sparks, Nevada Store Inside of Walmart
Guests will experience waves of goodness on Saturday, March 25 during the Sparks store opening celebration event. - March 22, 2023 - Surfin’ Chicken
Erbert & Gerbert’s Brings Back the Bornk Tuna Sandwich
Erbert & Gerbert's tuna sandwich, the Bornk, is back for a limited time. Come into any of the Erbert & Gerbert’s locations today and get Bornked! Customers can conveniently order online or via mobile app for take-out, in-store, or delivery. - February 22, 2023 - Erbert and Gerbert's
Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store Partners with Team Kids for National Pizza Day
On February 9, 100% of heart-shaped pizza proceeds will be donated to Team Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to change the world. - February 08, 2023 - Sgt. Pepperoni's
Heartland Restaurant Group Seeks General Managers to Support Continued Growth
Competitive pay, great benefits, and growth opportunities available for qualified candidates. - November 30, 2022 - Heartland Restaurant Group
Big Shake's Hot Chicken Announces Nashville Store Grand Opening
Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken is announcing the opening of their first location in the city of Nashville. The Grand Opening is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The event will begin at 11am and continue until 11pm. The event includes Free Chicken for a Year for the first 50 people to arrive. Live Music, Door Prizes, Raffles are planned. The event also includes activities for children. - September 20, 2022 - Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken
Black Cattle Burger Co. Announces Opening in Downtown St. Pete
Benson Hospitality Group, in partnership with St. Pete local Shan Bakrac, is excited to announce the opening date for a delicious new addition to the downtown St. Pete food scene. Black Cattle Burger Co., a brand-new smash burger concept, will debut on September 6 on the popular Jannus... - August 24, 2022 - Black Cattle Burger Co.
St. Albert Sees a Revival of Sorts with Joey’s Fish Shack
Joey's Fish Shack makes a revival in Tudor Glen Market in St. Albert. - June 02, 2022 - Joey's Only Franchising Ltd.
The Shift to Fish Shack is Growing Serious Momentum
Interest in the updated brand coming from all markets. - May 31, 2022 - Joey's Only Franchising Ltd.
Locally Made Savannah to Celebrate Grand Opening on May 12
Locally Made Savannah is excited to announce its grand opening celebration on Thursday, May 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at 223 W. Broughton Street. During the event, visitors can watch the official ribbon cutting ceremony, meet with local vendors, and try food and drinks from the shop’s soda and... - April 23, 2022 - Locally Made Savannah
On April 22 Earthlings Celebrate Earth Month at Jazz Bird (Hong Kong)
Have you ever imagined what the future will look like? Everything seems to be beautiful now, but one question is overlooked: Will the green environment which we enjoy today still exist tomorrow? We are running out of fish in the ocean. A study by an international team of ecologists suggested that... - April 20, 2022 - Jazzbird
Slice Out Hunger Manny & Olga's Pizza
Manny & Olga’s Pizza Joins America’s Biggest Pizza Delivery on National Pizza Day. - February 08, 2022 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Doner Grill Introduces Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Catering Services for Weddings and Private Parties for San Diego Residents
Besides serving dine-in and take-away customers, the Middle Eastern restaurant now serves delicious and fresh Mediterranean foodto private events in San Diego. - February 02, 2022 - Doner Grill
My Doner Grill Spreads the Love for the Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern Cuisine Through Its Authentic Dishes in San Diego
My Doner Grill offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine across San Diego at their restaurant and through their newly launched catering services. - January 29, 2022 - Doner Grill
Orange County Register Names Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store as a Top Workplace for 2021
While many restaurants across the country face staffing shortages and pandemic-related issues, Orange County’s best pizza store is able to continuously provide an excellent customer experience by being a great place to work. Last month, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store was named as one of... - January 26, 2022 - Sgt. Pepperoni's
Joey’s Goes Digital with Annual January Instant Win Promotion
Come to Joey's this January and play Instant Win - save every time. - December 19, 2021 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Atomic Wings Opens First Location in Ridgewood, New York
Grand Opening Celebration Thursday October 14, 11am - 9pm; Live DJ from 5-7pm; Earn a chance to win a Sony PlayStation 5; Free Waffle Fries to the first 100 guests with any purchase - October 13, 2021 - Atomic Wings
Dark Side of the Moo Takes Manhattan
Unique American restaurant with distinctive décor specializing in exotic meats now open in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. - September 23, 2021 - Dark Side of the Moo
Loaded Gourmet Burgers and Fries Hayes Reopens with Exciting Growth Plans
Loaded Gourmet Burgers and Fries Hayes, the West London franchise of the Loaded Gourmet Burgers and Fries group, today announced the Grand Opening of the branch on Saturday, 18th September at 12pm, under new management. Like many other restaurants, Loaded Hayes was affected by the impact of... - September 18, 2021 - Loaded Gourmet Burgers and Fries
Chef Big Shake Proudly Brings His Nashville Hot Chicken to QVC
Shark Tank Contestant Brings his Restaurants' Nashville Hot Chicken recipe to QVC Viewers - August 04, 2021 - Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken
Zambrero’s 50 Million Reasons to Feel Good
The rapid rise of the Zambrero franchise success story continues; Achievement of 50 Million Meals milestone donated to help end world hunger; Zambrero’s Feel Good Mex approach combines quality, fresh food with its Plate 4 Plate initiative tackling world hunger; Rapidly growing global franchise now in USA, Australia, NZ, UK and Ireland with franchise opportunities available in US - July 31, 2021 - Zambrero
Edmonton Gets Another Fish Shack – Joey's 2.0
Familiar Canadian restaurant brand enters another stage of growth. - June 18, 2021 - Joey's Only Franchising Ltd.
COVID-19 Creates Hardships for Locally-Owned Small Businesses Like Crepella Crepes Café
A success story of young women - June 17, 2021 - Crepella Café
Detroit Pizza Chain Enters Region Into the Chicken Sandwich War
Local Detroit Pizza Chain Enters Region into the Chicken Sandwich War. Toarmina's Pizza gives Detroit-Area Residents a Chicken Sandwich with Quality Ingredients. Toarmina's Pizza of Metro Detroit introduces the Italian Chicken Sandwich. The new Toarmina Italian Chicken Sandwich features 3... - April 29, 2021 - Toarmina's Pizza
strEATS Kitchen Driving Franchise Growth in New Markets – Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta's 6th strEATS Kitchen opens in Fort Saskatchewan - Westpark Centre North. - March 14, 2021 - strEATS Restaurants
Joey’s Celebrates Fish & Chips Season in Style with Massive OgopoJoe Fish Sandwich
9 years ago, Joey’s Seafood Restaurants declared the 40 days that follow Ash Wednesday as Fish & Chips Season, and ever since, have had a corner on the market across Canada. “It’s time again for a Joey’s Seafood favourite, their glorious Fish & Chips,” said... - March 07, 2021 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Joey's Fish Shack Celebrating First Calgary Restaurant on Edmonton Trail
The home of Canada's Fish & Chips is opening a new Fish Shack. - February 10, 2021 - Joey's Only Franchising Ltd.
strEATS Kitchen Expands Into Edmonton and Delivers Despite Pandemic Challenges
As restaurants deal with dining room restrictions across Canada, strEATS Restaurants are quietly proving that Canadians love their food, any way they can get it, with the opening of their first Edmonton restaurant on February 1, 2021. “Edmonton food fans can easily download our app and save... - February 05, 2021 - strEATS Restaurants
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Launches New Fish Shack Vision in Medicine Hat
One of Joey’s Seafood’s flagship restaurants has undergone a significant change that marks the re-imagining of Joey’s Restaurants across Canada. “Joey’s Only (1985) morphed into Joey’s Seafood in 2009 and now we’re becoming Joey’s Fish Shack,"... - November 01, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
strEATS Kitchen Brings a Familiar Face to Calgary’s Beltline
Former CFL player and local Calgarian, Mike Klassen following in the family business. - October 23, 2020 - strEATS Restaurants
Calgary-Based Joey's Restaurants Opens New Restaurant in Edmonton Community of Ellerslie
Canada's favourite seafood restaurant chain going through a growth phase. - August 23, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
To Survive the COVID-19 Economy, Kurry Qulture, Award-Winning Indian Restaurant in Astoria Queens Re-Opens as Slush Astoria, a Bar Dedicated to Custom-Blended Slushees
Beat the heat by stopping by for a refreshingly great slushee at Slush Astoria, a new pop-up shop located on Astoria's famous 30th Avenue. Slush Astoria's collection of freshly handcrafted, delicious frozen slushees will make every brain freeze totally worth it. From frozen cocktails and dessert drinks to our barista fria and non-alcoholic fruit slushees, there's a tasty retreat for everyone at Slush Astoria. Come by and grab a taste of summer. - August 01, 2020 - Slush Astoria
Shoney's Presses Fresh Franchise Push
Iconic American brand refreshes look and model for new franchise push in 2020. - July 09, 2020 - Shoney's
strEATS Kitchen Launches Into Summer with Flavour-Filled Bowls
The Canadian fast-casual brand introduces Rice and Noodle Bowls appealing to all tastes. - June 27, 2020 - strEATS Restaurants
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Hits One Out of the Park with Summer Beer Batter Promotion
Canada's largest Seafood Restaurant chain uses beer in its secret batter for the first time. - June 24, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Joey's Seafood Restaurants and Rapala Canada Team Up for Summer Photo and Video Fishing Contest
Enter your best catch during this Summer photo and video contest; Win great prizes - June 03, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Entertainment® Announces Nationwide Restaurant Rebound Program
All local restaurants will be eligible for completely free exposure on the Entertainment® mobile app as well as partner platforms to drive carry-out business now and promote ongoing business once the country has re-opened. - May 07, 2020 - Afin Technologies
Subway® Restaurants and Feeding America® Partner to Provide 15 Million Meals
For every Footlong purchased, Subway will donate a meal to Feeding America. - April 17, 2020 - Subway
BK Pizza COVID-19 Initiatives
The customers' health is BK Pizza's priority and they are here to ensure that everyone in their BK family feels safe and supported. As the COVID-19 situation concerns everyone who lives and works in NYC, BK Pizza has gone the extra mile to keep their customers safe and healthy. Here's a quick... - March 26, 2020 - BK Pizza
BEN Group Trust Announces CrazE4 Chicken Restaurant Grand Opening
Kansas-based organization, BEN Group Trust, announced today that their opening the first franchise of CrazE4 Chicken Restaurants (C4C) on April 6th, 2020, at 1009 E. 16th Street, Wellington, Kansas. C4C is an innovative fast casual dining restaurant that takes the best southern fried chicken with... - March 16, 2020 - CrazE4 Chicken