Noah Schnapp and The Rise of Celebrity-Backed Virtual Restaurants
Celebrity-backed virtual restaurants are on the rise, with tens of thousands of options available on delivery apps.
· 1851 Franchise· April 1, 2023
Company
Technomic — page 8
Technomic is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 343 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Fast-food chain executives, including McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski and Domino's CEO Joe Jordan, have low expectations for the economy, citing flat industry traffic and elevated inflation [[2026-10-14 Fast-food chain executives have low expectations for the economy (c89939)]]. * Burger King's King Jr. meals have seen a 40% sales growth, driven by adults, with the company's same-store sales rising 8.4% in the U.S. last quarter [[2026-10-30 More Burger King customers are getting kids’ meals, and not just kids (555035)]]. * Noodles & Company has added three brothless ramen bowls to its menu, building on the success of its previous limited-time offer of Chili Garlic Ramen [[2026-10-21 Noodles & Company takes ramen in new flavor directions with brothless bowls (75d2c1)]]. * Jersey Mike's is adding a value bundle to its menu for a limited time, offering a mini cold sub and a bag of chips for $7.99, focusing on value to attract Gen Z and younger consumers [[2026-10-19 Jersey Mike’s is focusing on value. Is that the right call (0fa2e0)]]. * Starbucks improved its service and sales with the Green Apron Service Model, which sets standards for baristas and increases labor hours in stores, leading to positive same-store sales in the past three quarters [[2026-10-19 How Starbucks improved service and turned its sales around (6192ae)]]. * The build-your-own bowl category in fast casual is fragmented, with strong demand but a lack of scale among many operators, leaving room for consolidation [[2026-10-13 Build-Your-Own Is Fragmented and Ripe for Consolidation (122b7e)]]. * Quick-service restaurants' biggest competitors in 2026 are convenience stores, according to Rich Shank, senior principal and vice president of innovation of Technomic [[2026-09-24 QSR’s biggest competition is the C-store (fcb7c9)]]. * Wendy's has low consumer ratings despite its size, with ratings nearly 10 percentage points lower than the average of its QSR burger peers, according to Technomic's consumer data [[2026-09-28 Consumers can’t find much to like about Wendy’s (fd3eb3)]]. * The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants, with higher-income consumers spending more on dining out, while lower-income consumers have cut back [[2026-09-29 The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants (0e5a13)]].
Why Crumbl Cookies Is Dominating Every Other Fast Food Chain at Social Media
Crumbl Cookies has a uniquely strong social media presence with 6.6 million TikTok followers and 3.6 million Instagram followers, dominating every other fast food chain.
· 1851 Franchise· March 22, 2023
Cicis® Pizza is Heating Up with Mike’s Hot Honey Limited Time Menu Item
Cicis Pizza collaborates with Mike's Hot Honey to create a limited-time menu item, offering a Hot Honey pepperoni pizza and wing menu item.
· Franchising.com· March 21, 2023
How Famous Toastery Shows Restaurants Are One of the Most Recession-Resistant Businesses
Famous Toastery, a gourmet breakfast and lunch brand, has weathered two economic downturns and expanded to 26 locations, showcasing the recession-resistance of the restaurant industry.
· 1851 Franchise· February 13, 2023
Cicis Celebrates a Year of Endless Pizzabilities™
Cicis celebrates a year of its Endless Pizzabilities campaign, with new brand spokesperson C.C. Pazzini and continued evolution of the pizza concept.
· Franchising.com· January 5, 2023
Will 2023 Be the Year of the Robot?
Fueled by worker shortages and rising labor costs in recent years, restaurants turned to robots for a helping hand.
· 1851 Franchise· December 29, 2022
Consumer Marketing News, Views, and Reviews: December 2022
Monthly news roundup for franchise consumer marketers, including Google's Year in Search 2022 and 2023 Global Consumer Trends.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2022
Survey Says Guests Will Crave Connection, Value, and Convenience in 2023
Consumers are eager to get back to more in-person dining, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot survey.
· Franchising.com· November 29, 2022
Cicis Pizza Gets Whimsical In New ‘Endless Pizzabilities’ Campaign
Cicis Pizza has launched a new branding campaign called "Endless Pizzabilities" to focus on its dining and social experiences.
· Franchising.com· September 29, 2022
Cicis Invites Fans to Take a Bite Out of Fall with New Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Cicis is introducing a new Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls dessert for a limited time, featuring a flavored icing and a sweet, spicy flavor profile.
· Franchising.com· September 13, 2022
Shaq-Owned Big Chicken Debuts First Franchise Location
Big Chicken, a Shaquille O'Neal-owned chicken franchise, opens its first franchised location in Dayton, Ohio, overseen by industry veterans.
· 1851 Franchise· August 10, 2022
Restaurant Business: HOW A SOUTH KOREAN BAKERY CAFÉ CHAIN IS GROWING IN THE U.S. SELLING FRENCH PASTRIES
Paris Baguette , the global bakery-cafe franchise, is pushing for rapid expansion in the United States.
· 1851 Franchise· July 19, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Drives Development Through First Half of 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe drove development through the first half of 2022, opening new locations and signing franchise agreements.
· Franchising.com· July 13, 2022
Penn Station East Coast Subs To Give Away Fries On July 13
Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrates National French Fry Day by giving away fresh-cut fries to customers on July 13.
· Franchising.com· July 5, 2022
Lessons for Navigating Today's Real Estate Environment from Captain D's
Since the early 2000s, the fast casual restaurant business model has experienced explosive growth, with about 80% of Technomics’ Top 500 U.S.
· Franchising.com· June 17, 2022
Smoothie King Announces Impressive Growth Fueled by Nearly 17% Increase in AUV and More Than $602 Million in Systemwide Sales in 2021
Smoothie King reports $602 million in systemwide sales in 2021.
· Franchising.com· April 27, 2022
Consumer Marketing News, Views, and Reviews: April 2022
The article discusses various news and trends in the franchise consumer marketing space, including changes in consumer behavior and expectations.
· Franchising.com· April 26, 2022
Good, Bad, and Other News! – April 2022
The article discusses various franchise-related news and events from the past month, including First Watch's success in 2021 and Technomic's expert analysis.
· Franchising.com· April 20, 2022
Cicis to Host National Hiring Day on April 27
Cicis hosts National Hiring Day on April 27 for 300 locations.
· Franchising.com· April 18, 2022
Cicis Appoints Stephanie Hoppe to Chief Marketing Officer
Cicis welcomed Stephanie Hoppe as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing a proven track record across a wide portfolio of top national restaurant brands.
· Franchising.com· March 23, 2022
Technomic Report Spotlights Coming Restaurant Trends
Technomic's State of the Menu report highlighted restaurant menu trends and insights into best-in-class, limited-time offers.
· Franchising.com· March 15, 2022
Get Your Piece of the Pi(e)! Cicis Offers $3.14 Adult Buffet on March 14
In celebration of the world’s favorite mathematical holiday, Cicis Pizza is inviting fans to enjoy all you can eat pizza for only $3.14 on Pi Day (March 14).
· Franchising.com· March 8, 2022
Great Harvest Bakery Cafe Rises Same-Store Q4 Sales by 14.9 Percent
Great Harvest Bakery Cafe reports 14.9% same-store Q4 sales increase, attributing success to 'hub & spoke' cafe model and operational efficiency.
· Franchising.com· February 15, 2022
5 Chicken Franchises We Love
Buffalo Wild Wings, a leading sports bar brand, offers a unique dining experience with a wide range of menu options and a strong brand identity.
· 1851 Franchise· January 31, 2022