Given the backdrop of ongoing cost and traffic challenges, the International Franchise Association projected a conservative 0 ...

Tory Bartlett began as PopUp Bagels CEO in October 2024, and it wasn’t too long afterward that the chain began putting ...

The owner of Gong cha is reportedly considering a sale of the bubble tea concept, according to Bloomberg. Private equity firm TA Associates, which acquired a majority stake in Gong cha seven years ago ...

Inspire Brands has announced Darin Dugan has been promoted to Jimmy John’s Brand President. Over the past six years, serving ...

Wingstop is celebrating National Ranch Day, the most elite of holidays, on March 10 with its boldest tribute yet. Introducing ...

The National Restaurant Association’s 2026 State of the Industry report calls for sector sales to hit $1.55 trillion as operators add north of 100,000 jobs. But, of course, there are layers to the ...

Restaurants don’t just compete on food, they compete on experience. And today, the experience starts the moment the phone rings. In 2026, guests expect personalized care. 71% of consumers expect ...

Huey Magoo’s, the fast-growing fast-casual chicken tender brand known for serving the best 3% of chicken, is introducing three limited-time offerings led by the debut of Ranch Flights. Launching March ...

Checkers & Rally’s is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a beefy twist…St. “Patties” Day. For one day only on March 17, burger lovers can score the brand’s fan-favorite Baconzilla for just $4. Stacked ...

Pie Five is leaning into the math-themed holiday with a weeklong promotion designed to drive traffic and loyalty engagement across its nationwide footprint. From March 9–15, Pie Five is celebrating Pi ...

At one point, breakfast menus leaned heavily into inspirational eating with lighter, healthier options meant to help guests start the day on the right note. That era of avocado toast stacked high for ...

Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations across 33 international markets, has acquired the rights to 170 U.S. locations from a master franchisee, bringing the ...