Nation's Restaurant News — page 24

Taco John’s introduces the Nacho Crunch Burrito, a new menu item that combines the flavors of nachos and a burrito.

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, announced an 11 percent increase in same-store sales year over year at the end of Q2.

Introducing the ranking, Nation’s Restaurant News notes that “the industry’s footprint largely stabilized in 2022” after two tumultuous years of inflation, challenging labor circumstances and “a tangled supply chain.” In

“With 66 signings, 20 openings and almost 50 more cafés in various stages of construction, we’re climbing toward the goal of 64 cafés opened this year, and we see a pathway to get there,” explained Mark Mele, chief development officer at Paris Baguette.

Cicis Pizza has received the Marketing & Branding: Local Marketing Leadership Award for its innovative strategies and tactics to build its brand.

Marco's Pizza introduces new boneless wings with savory sauces to kick off the summer, offering a variety of flavors and pairing options.

Bonchon is offering a new sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce to pair with its wing deal in time for National Fried Chicken Day.

Taco John's will open its first Lexington-area restaurant, offering Mexican fare to the community.

Cicis Pizza introduces The Deep Cheese, a limited-time menu item, to kick off summer with a new pepperoni deep dish stuffed crust pizza.

Taco John's brings back its limited-time Mango Shrimp Street Tacos for a summer treat.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream launched nationwide delivery, increasing sales and expanding its customer base.

Taco John's celebrates Taco Tuesday with a special invitation to fans of Taco Bell.

Happy Joe’s offers Sloppy Joe Pizza for a limited time, available now through June 30.

Cicis Pizza launches $4.99 adult buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays for limited time, a continuation of the brand's new brand campaign, 'Endless Pizzabilities',

Hooters launches an incentive program for 40 new store commitments in 2023 to boost development and growth.

Marco's Pizza has won the No. 1 spot in the Growth Category at the Top 100 Pizza Gala, recognizing its innovative and successful business model.

Jonathan Weathington joined Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar as Director of Franchise Development and CEO in 2014.

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.

Taco John’s opens new location in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving breakfast and signature fan faves to the greater Nashville area.

Taco John’s introduces interactive Challenges for its Bigger Bolder Rewards members through a new loyalty feature on its mobile app.

Taco John's introduces new Queso Fried Chicken Tacos as a limited-time offer

Marco's Pizza introduces two new limited-time pizzas featuring sliced Old World Sausage and bold flavors

Nation's Restaurant News announces the MenuMasters winners for 2023, honoring outstanding foodservice research and development, including Arby's and Twin Peaks.

Taco John's, a fast-food chain, brings back its Alaska Flounder Fish Tacos for the season.