Wendy's Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Yes Really
Wendy's launches Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger with extra bacon and cheddar.
· Franchising.com· August 31, 2021
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Grubhub is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 375 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Drew Travis, CFO of Chicken Salad Chick, discusses the company's growth plans, including using AI for site selection, with the goal of reaching over 500 units, and shares insights from his experience at previous companies, including McDonald's and Grubhub [[2026-10-23 Chicken Salad Chick CFO Drew Travis on AI site selection and the road to 500 uni (83dcb3)]]. * DoorDash buys Grubhub's campus dining division for $300 million and invests $125 million in Wonder, which owns Grubhub [[2026-09-15 DoorDash buys Grubhub campus unit for $300M (330960)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick names Drew Travis as its chief financial officer, who brings extensive experience in finance and the restaurant industry, having worked with brands such as GoTo Foods, Bloomin' Brands, and GrubHub [[2026-10-02 Chicken Salad Chick Franchise Names Drew Travis CFO (ab5a94)]]. * Restaurant chains such as Noodles & Company, Popeyes, and Wendy's offer Labor Day deals and discounts through partnerships with delivery platforms like Grubhub [[2026-09-03 Restaurant chains lean into Labor Day deals with Grubhub giveaways (131524)]]. * Wonder, valued at $9 billion, could make Grubhub public again in the US if it goes public [[2026-08-31 What will be the next restaurant tech company to go public (224d6b)]]. * Uber and Grubhub parent Wonder lay off staff as part of restructuring efforts [[2026-09-03 Chipotle, Domino’s, food delivery layoffs (16f453)]]. * Grubhub's parent company, Wonder, raises $650 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the business at $9 billion before the investment [[2026-07-16 Wonder Raises $650 Million at $9 Billion Valuation (7718e5)]]. * Drew Travis is appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Chicken Salad Chick, overseeing corporate finance, accounting, and strategic planning, and bringing over 18 years of finance experience, including nearly six years at GoTo Foods [[2026-08-17 Chicken Salad Chick Names Drew Travis CFO (7a1875)]].
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California-Based Greek Concept, Daphne’s Proudly Announces Its First Central Valley Location Is Now Open In Fresno
California-based Daphne's Mediterranean opens its first central valley location in Fresno, California.
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2021
Wendy's Ghost Kitchen Strategy
Wendy's is planning to open 700 delivery-only ghost kitchens by 2025, partnering with REEF Technologies to adapt to changing consumer habits.
· 1851 Franchise· August 16, 2021
Good (and Other) News! – July 2021
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· Franchising.com· July 21, 2021
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop signs 15-unit Tampa area agreement
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· Global Franchise· July 14, 2021
Capriotti’s Continues Expansion into Sunshine State with 15-Unit Tampa-Area Agreement
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop inks a 15-unit development agreement for the Tampa Bay area, expanding its footprint in Florida.
· Franchising.com· July 14, 2021
Daphne’s Launches Two New Seasonal Salads Available For A Limited Time
Daphne’s adds two seasonal salad plates to its menu for a limited time, featuring fresh summer ingredients.
· Franchising.com· July 6, 2021
Wendy's Brings the Heat with New Made to Crave Spicy Black Bean Burger
Wendy's adds a new plant-based sandwich to its Made to Crave premium sandwich line.
· Franchising.com· June 25, 2021
Donatos to Expand Nashville Presence through Delivery-Only Kitchens
Donatos to Expand Nashville Presence through Delivery-Only Kitchens, Partnering with REEF Kitchens to Bring Edge to Edge Pizza to More of Music City
· Franchising.com· June 24, 2021
Juice It Up! Is Shining The Lime-Light On Two New Summer Smoothies
Juice It Up! introduces two new summer smoothies, Limeade Squeeze and Blueberry Limeade, as part of its limited-time offerings.
· Franchising.com· June 21, 2021
Wendy's Brings Back Seasonal Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad
Wendy's brings back its Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad, a sweet and savory culinary creation with quality ingredients.
· Franchising.com· June 7, 2021
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh’s “Falafel Quest” Takes Guests on a Flavorful Voyage around the Mediterranean
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· Franchising.com· June 3, 2021
How Toppers Pizza’s Investment in Tech and First-Party Delivery Gave Franchisees an Edge in 2020
Toppers Pizza invests in tech and first-party delivery, giving franchisees an edge in the pizza delivery segment.
· 1851 Franchise· May 26, 2021
Why Convenience Stores May Be a Major Threat to the QSR Industry
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· 1851 Franchise· May 10, 2021
Wendy's Ups the Ante During National Hamburger Month with Launch of New Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
Wendy's introduces a new Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger to kick off National Hamburger Month.
· Franchising.com· May 6, 2021
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Adds Delicious Bite Size Churros To Menu For A Limited Time
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· Franchising.com· May 3, 2021
Dog Haus Celebrates Grand Opening of First Oakland Location
Dog Haus is opening its first location in Oakland, California, offering gourmet hot dogs, sausages, and burgers.
· Franchising.com· April 28, 2021
WaBa Grill Achieves Best First Quarter In Brand’s History
WaBa Grill achieved its best first quarter in the brand's 15-year history, with same-store sales up 21.3% and a record-breaking weekly per-store sale average.
· Franchising.com· April 28, 2021
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Third Hayward Location
Mountain Mike's Pizza opens its third Hayward location, expanding its presence in the region and offering its signature experience to pizza lovers.
· Franchising.com· April 21, 2021
Nathan’s Famous Launches Value Menu Featuring Old Favorites and New Items
Nathan's Famous launches a value menu featuring items between $4 and $7, offering premium menu options for value-conscious customers.
· Franchising.com· April 13, 2021
DoorDash Plans To Launch Its Own Credit Card
DoorDash plans to launch its own credit card, exploring offers from at least 10 large banks, including J.P. Morgan.
· 1851 Franchise· April 8, 2021
Daphne’s Presents A Seafood Journey With Two New Dishes Available For A Limited Time
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· Franchising.com· April 6, 2021
New Report Reveals 2020’s Fast Food Winners and Losers
A new report by Technomic reveals the fast food winners and losers of 2020, with Wendy's dethroning Burger King as the nation's second-largest burger chain.
· 1851 Franchise· April 2, 2021
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· Franchising.com· April 2, 2021