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Guests at Fazoli’s can savor four delicious, indulgent new Parmesan bakes at an incredible value.
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Guests at Fazoli’s can savor four delicious, indulgent new Parmesan bakes at an incredible value.

Taco John's offers free tacos on Sunday, Oct. 4, to celebrate National Taco Day.
Barberitos will donate 10% of sales from Breast Cancer Awareness Percentage Day to local breast cancer awareness or research organizations at participating locations nationwide.

Taco John's tests new Queso Blanco in select markets, offering a rich and silky cheese sauce with a jalapeño kick

Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues its expansion in South Texas, opening a new location in San Benito with a strong preexisting following.

Taco John's tests a new Valuest Menu, featuring items priced at $1, $2, and $3, with premium ingredients and everyday low prices.

Chris Tussing joins Marco's Pizza as Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 25 years of brand marketing experience.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit sees a record-breaking Labor Day with 492% increase in dine-in sales.

Taco John's introduces new Bigger. Bolder. Better. Family Bundles, offering value and variety for families.
JINYA Ramen Bar's Chef Specials Menu features a fan-favorite ramen and an all-new small plate, available from September 1 through November 30.
bushi by JINYA opens its second location in the Los Angeles area, serving fast-casual Japanese ramen and hand rolls in Glendora.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is hosting a massive Labor Day sale, offering 50% off for nearly all items in their retail collection from August 31 – September 8.

FAST Acquisition Corporation is seeking to acquire a quick-service restaurant brand with drive-thru capabilities and third-party delivery service integration.
Shay Ghafoor, a tenured Golden Chick franchisee, signed a five-unit deal to expand the brand in Louisiana.
Fazoli's reported a 16% increase in sales and 17% increase in traffic over the prior year, setting four historic all-time weekly sales records in July.

Taco John's celebrates National Potato Day by giving away free Potato Olés to guests who redeem the offer in the Taco John's App.
Fazoli’s opens its first ghost kitchen location in PREP Atlanta, marking the brand’s first ghost kitchen space and major metropolitan area location.
Barberitos, a fast-casual Southwestern Grille and Cantina, has experienced sales growth, with same-store sales up 5.75 percent and total sales revenue rising 2.1 percent in July.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit sees sales surge in July, with same-store sales up 7.4 percent and an average ticket increase of 6.78 percent.
Fazoli’s expands nationwide with new restaurant openings despite the global pandemic.

The National Restaurant Association asks governors to keep dining rooms open, citing the importance of dine-in customers for the industry's revival.

Taco John’s challenges fans to find a better burrito than The Boss Burrito for $6.
Barberitos fan wins a year's worth of free food and meets company spokesperson David Pollack.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit brings back free delivery and offers special deals for guests this summer.