Kahala Brands

MTY Group ends strategic review, focuses on growth and refranchising

The take-and-bake pizza chain will open three such restaurants, which are expected to provide franchisees with additional revenue streams and dayparts.

Cold Stone Creamery offers treats inspired by The Cat in the Hat.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // --Something wicked has returned to Cold Stone Creamery®!

Kahala Brands is introducing a co-branded model in Flower Mound, Texas, featuring Wetzel’s Pretzels and sweetFrog to leverage multiple snack and dessert dayparts.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Get ready to swirl into something sweet!

Restaurant brands like WOWorks and Kahala Brands are increasingly utilizing co-branding to offset rising real estate and development costs through higher revenue per square foot.

Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant at Georgia Tech

Kahala Brands pairs Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Cold Stone Creamery® is celebrating National Ice Cream Month in a big way with a new limited-time ice cream waffle taco,…

Local entrepreneur Jose Delgado leads the expansion with a combined dessert and snack concept under Kahala Brands' co-branding strategy.

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery open co-brand in Texas

Wetzel's and Cold Stone partner for co-branded units, aiming for 17 new locations this year

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 9, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- This summer, Blimpie® is giving pickle fans something to relish in with the all-new Dill Club, available now through October 5, 2026.

Wetzel’s Pretzels reaches a milestone with the opening of its 500th store in Porter Ranch, CA.

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery are accelerating their co-branding strategy with plans to open at least 17 joint units across multiple states in 2026.

The Kahala Brands portfolio is expanding its national footprint by pairing the pretzel chain with the ice cream brand, with eight more units planned through 2026.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- This April, Cold Stone Creamery® is taking guests on a flavor journey with the all new Our Dubai Chocolate Creation™!

Fransmart appoints Sara Schmillen as its new chief marketing officer, bringing over two decades of marketing experience in the restaurant and franchise industries.

Blimpie launches new Deli Primo sub with premium deli meats and cheese

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Love is in the air and Cold Stone Creamery® has you covered!

Scottsdale, AZ, Dec. 09, 2025 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- TacoTime®, is stepping into an exciting new chapter with the launch of a vibrant brand refresh that reaffirms its legacy as a pioneer in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) category.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 19, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Cold Stone Creamery® is spreading holiday cheer one bite at a time with new festive flavors and desserts that capture the spirit of the season.

TacoTime offers $15 bonus eCard with $50 gift card purchase.