Waba Grill Expands Into North Los Angeles With Lancaster Opening
WaBa Grill is expanding into North Los Angeles with a new location in Lancaster, California, and unveiling the brand’s new digital drive-thru boards.
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)]].
WaBa Grill is expanding into North Los Angeles with a new location in Lancaster, California, and unveiling the brand’s new digital drive-thru boards.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has opened a new location in Davis, California, owned and operated by franchise group Mann and Kumar Pizza, Inc.

Louisville, Ky. - Kentucky Fried Chicken® announced that it is launching a new signature dipping sauce that’s sure to make fried chicken fans rejoice.
Daphne's has introduced two limited-time bowls, a vegan-friendly Power Bowl and a nutrient-dense Shawarma Bowl, to cater to vegan and protein-focused diets.
Hard Rock Cafe introduces limited-time Family Bundle Feasts supporting No Kid Hungry, available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
The Local Culinary adds five new brands to its portfolio.

Recent injunctions in California are forcing DoorDash, Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees.
WaBa Grill launches updated mobile rewards app, offering a BOGO Chicken Bowl offer and free delivery through the end of the year

Foodservice franchisors are adapting to the growing demand for online ordering, with some companies seeing a 783% increase in online order sales volume growth during the pandemic.
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Capriotti's launches ghost kitchen opportunities in California, expanding delivery reach and customer base.
Muscle Maker Grill has added two locations in Philadelphia to its ghost kitchen model, offering healthier dining options through third-party delivery platforms.
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bushi by JINYA opens its second location in the Los Angeles area, serving fast-casual Japanese ramen and hand rolls in Glendora.
WaBa Grill opens third location in Colton, California, marking 67th restaurant in the Inland Empire.
WaBa Grill offers free delivery through the end of the year for orders placed via the WaBa Rewards App or website.
Mountain Mike's Pizza opened its first Perris location, owned by franchisee and area developer Robby Basati, offering a signature experience of enjoying 'Pizza the Way it Oughta Be.'
Modern Restaurant Concepts rolls out direct-to-POS integration with Grubhub, removing technical complexities and middleware from the order process.

Steve Beagelman, founder of SMB Franchise Advisors, discusses the importance of third-party delivery services for restaurants, highlighting their potential to drive sales and revenue growth during the pandemic.
WaBa Grill offers free avocado with entrée purchase through August 2, celebrating National Avocado Day and promoting healthy eating options.
July 27, 2020 - Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, announced today its partnership with REEF, one of the largest operators of neighborhood kitchens and logistics hubs in the United States.
Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken restaurant chain, offers a limited-edition Cucumber Wasabi Ranch Dipping Sauce for National Chicken Wing Day.
Chipotle announces second quarter 2020 results, including 37 new restaurant openings and 21 Chipotlanes.
Daphne's debuts limited-time strawberry salad at all locations, featuring spring mixed greens and honey vinaigrette dressing.