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Chick’nCone entered the NFT space, offering unique rewards and benefits to new franchisees.

Checkers & Rally's launches its first-ever fry-seasoned chicken tenders, available nationwide on February 21, with special promotions and a new menu addition.

Unlike several other juice bar concepts recognized in this year’s awards program, Nékter Juice Bar also received a top, five-star rating as the result of Newsweek’s survey of more than 4,000 customers and employees at restaurant chains across the country.

Teriyaki Madness closes out 2021 with 100 new franchise locations sold and 23 new shops open, along with a 33% same-shop-sales increase from 2019 to 2021.

Famous Toastery, a breakfast and lunch brand, has slowed its franchising efforts to focus on supporting its existing franchisees.

Wings and Rings rebrands, removing the word ‘Buffalo’ from its name, to separate itself from competitors and create a more inviting atmosphere.

Checkers & Rally's will serve up free fries on Black "FryDay" Weekend, offering the #1 Most Craveable Fries in America to participating customers.

Checkers & Rally's is offering a limited-time Garlic & Butter Bacon Buford sandwich, featuring two large beef hamburger patties and Swiss cheese.

Restaurants are using automated technology to find relief in staffing shortages, with many investing in technology designed to reduce contact and maintain distance.

Pizza Hut has expedited its hiring process to bring on employees in record time, with a goal of hiring 40,000 workers.

Five fast-casual franchises, including Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, are highlighted for their potential as business opportunities in the fast-casual industry.

Checkers & Rally's celebrates Labor Day by offering free fries to customers at participating locations, as a thank-you to hardworking individuals.

WaBa Grill announces its best sales quarter in company history, with Q2 2021 same-store sales up 39.2% over Q2 2020.

Franchises are concerned about delta-variant shutdowns, with 9 out of 10 restaurateurs worried about the impact on the industry's comeback.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza reported 13.3% growth in system sales to $206 million and 6% growth in units to 228 in 2020, earning it a spot on two industry lists.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza reported 16.4% growth in same-store sales and 25.9% growth in total system sales in Q2 2021, with AUVs reaching $1.1 million systemwide.

Popeyes launched its new chicken nuggets menu item despite a chicken shortage.

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In a recent article, Restaurant Business Online detailed how Del Taco is introducing breakfast tacos to its menu as the chain “banks on customers returning to their routines.” The menu expansion is one that Del Taco hope

Twin Peaks tops new summit with another successful quarter, ranking in the top three of the casual dining segment in April and May.

Mountain Mike's Pizza is named to two industry lists for its outstanding 2020 performance, climbing 47 spots to #140 on Restaurant Business' Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Checkers & Rally's offers its #1 Most Craveable Fries in America for $1 on National French Fry Day, partnering with No Kid Hungry to provide grants to help schools and community organizations provide meals to kids.

Nekter Juice Bar experiences record-setting sales growth, with year-to-date companywide sales increasing by over 50% and comparable store sales up by nearly 40%.

Teriyaki Madness has been named the fastest-growing big restaurant chain in the United States, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.