Checkers & Rally's Takes the Chicken Sandwich Wars to the Next Level, Introducing the New Candied Bacon Mother Cruncher
Checkers & Rally's introduces the Candied Bacon Mother Cruncher chicken sandwich.
· Franchising.com· April 5, 2021
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Restaurant Business is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 741 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams and P.F. Chang's CEO Jim Mazany will discuss brand transformation in an executive exchange session, focusing on driving innovation and growth while staying true to their brand roots and values [[2026-10-30 Leader to Leader, An Executive Exchange Session - The Foundation of an Influenti (a256ad)]]. * DoorDash has proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, a grocery delivery company, which could increase its dominance in the delivery market and give it more leverage over restaurants and supermarket brands [[2026-10-30 How will the DoorDash-Instacart deal affect restaurants (1bb87d)]]. * Christine Barone, CEO of Dutch Bros, is being honored as the 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year for leading Dutch Bros to significant growth and transforming the drive-thru experience [[2026-10-30 Restaurant Leader Of the Year Award and Fireside Chat (52fca0)]]. * 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)]]. * NCR Voyix has launched Aloha Next, a modern and nimble POS system, which is being tested by Bruster's Ice Cream and will be rolled out to its 230 locations by the end of next year [[2026-10-30 NCR Voyix rolls out a more modern Aloha (af35d7)]]. * Chipotle's recruitment of Fernando Machado as chief brand officer has led to successful marketing campaigns, including the 100 Creators campaign and limited-time offers like Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips [[2026-10-29 Chipotle’s BOGO barrage is paying off (ba27cf)]]. * Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has made an official offer to buy Wendy's for $7.35 per share, a 20% premium from the company's closing price on Tuesday [[2026-10-29 Nelson Peltz tries buying low on Wendy’s (260d6f)]]. * PopUp Bagels, a bagel concept, ranked first in the 2026 Future 50 list after starting its first drive-thru in 2021 and expanding to 23 locations through franchising by 2025 [[2026-10-29 PopUp Bagels (a10830)]]. * Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee cafe, has expanded to 29 locations across the US with $28.8 million in sales, a 56% year-over-year increase [[2026-10-29 Qahwah House (7e8b08)]]. * Prince Street Pizza, founded by the Morano family in 2012, has expanded across the US and Canada with a menu featuring traditional and specialty pizzas [[2026-10-29 Prince Street Pizza (bb00e2)]]. * Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the chain's first location in Washington, D.C. and has since expanded to over 65 locations nationally through franchising [[2026-10-29 Toastique (578b8c)]]. * Mexican Sugar Cocina,
Checkers & Rally's Shares the "Fry Love" with Fry Love Express Nationwide Tour Starting March 4th in Buford, Georgia
Checkers & Rally's will offer free fries to customers as part of its Fry Love Express tour starting March 4th in Buford, Georgia, to promote its #1 most craveable fries.
· Franchising.com· March 3, 2021
How Famous Toastery’s ‘Best Breakfast in Town’ Plans To Tackle South Carolina’s Massive Growth Market
Famous Toastery plans to expand in South Carolina's massive growth market.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2021
5 Reasons To Buy a Famous Toastery in 2020
Famous Toastery has been one of the fastest-growing better-breakfast chains in the U.S.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2021
Checkers & Rally's Hosts "Mother Cruncher" Monster Truck Event to Bid Farewell to 2020
Checkers & Rally's hosts a 'Mother Cruncher' Monster Truck event to bid farewell to 2020 and celebrate its successful new product launch.
· Franchising.com· December 18, 2020
McDonald’s U.S. Operators Vote to Snub Corporate Over Millions in Fees
95% of McDonald's U.S. operators vote to halt nonessential meetings with corporate, citing concerns over new operator fees.
· 1851 Franchise· December 16, 2020
International Franchise Association President & CEO To Step Down in March 2021
The International Franchise Association’s President and CEO, Robert Cresanti, resigned after leading the organization since 2014.
· 1851 Franchise· November 21, 2020
Shoney’s® Offers Free All You Care To Eat, Freshly Prepared Breakfast Bar For Military On Veterans Day, Its Heroes’ Holiday, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Shoney’s offers free breakfast bar to military on Veterans Day.
· Franchising.com· October 26, 2020
Vitality Bowls Claims Spot on Franchise Times Top 200+ List
Vitality Bowls has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list, ranking #446 among the largest and most reputable franchise systems.
· Franchising.com· October 15, 2020
East Coast Wings + Grill Multi-Unit Owners Earn Recognition from Franchise Business Review
In 2007, the post-college graduates purchased an existing location.
· Franchising.com· October 8, 2020
Famous Toastery Featured on Restaurant Business Magazine’s “Future 50” Highlighting the Nation's Fastest-Growing Chain Restaurants
Famous Toastery was featured on Restaurant Business magazine's “Future 50,” highlighting the nation's fastest-growing chain restaurants, with year-after-year storewide sales increasing by 38% in 2018.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2020
Famous Toastery Accelerates Franchise Growth With Plans to Double in Size Over the Next Two-and-a-Half Years
Famous Toastery plans to double in size over the next two-and-a-half years, expanding its breakfast-and-lunch-only concept across the US.
· Franchising.com· September 16, 2020
Marco's Pizza Hires 25-Year Brand Marketing Veteran Chris Tussing as Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Chris Tussing joins Marco's Pizza as Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 25 years of brand marketing experience.
· Franchising.com· September 15, 2020
Entrepreneur Magazine: Eggs Up Grill Ranks #16 on Top 200 Food Franchise List
Eggs Up Grill ranked #16 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 200 Food Franchise list, with over 40 locations and 20 years of success.
· 1851 Franchise· September 11, 2020
Hurricane Grill & Wings Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Hurricane Grill & Wings celebrates its 25th anniversary with a limited-time menu featuring creative finger foods.
· Franchising.com· September 11, 2020
Your Neighborhood Breakfast Place Continues to Crack Eggs in Texas
Jimmy's Egg Franchise Group expands to Lubbock, Texas, with a new location opening on September 14, offering breakfast and lunch entrees.
· Franchising.com· September 3, 2020
Famous Toastery Ranks No. 37 in Restaurant Business’ The Future 50
The Famous Toastery ranked No. 37 on Restaurant Business' 'The Future 50' list, measuring the fastest-growing restaurant concepts.
· 1851 Franchise· September 2, 2020
Restaurant Business: Buffalo Wings & Rings Releases New Design Prototype
Buffalo Wings & Rings releases a new design prototype, shifting towards a fast-casual model with a focus on convenience and technology.
· 1851 Franchise· September 2, 2020
Restaurant Business: Eggs Up Grill Ranks Among The Future 50
Eggs Up Grill ranked #11 on the Future 50 list, improving from #49 the previous year, and boasting two consecutive years of record growth.
· 1851 Franchise· August 2, 2020
East Coast Wings + Grill in Strong Growth Position with Efficient COVID-19 Model
East Coast Wings + Grill is in strong growth position with its efficient COVID-19 model, focusing on the Southeast for franchise expansion.
· Franchising.com· July 27, 2020
Checkers & Rally's Celebrates National French Fry Day with $1 Any Size Fries and Launch of The Fry Love Express Trailer
Checkers & Rally's offers $1 fries on National French Fry Day.
· Franchising.com· July 9, 2020
Denny’s Offers Rent and Royalty Abatements to Support Franchisee Recovery
Denny’s offers rent and royalty abatements to support franchisee recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· June 17, 2020
Checkers & Rally's Launches the “Mother Cruncher” Fried Chicken Sandwich on Monday, June 8
Checkers & Rally’s launched the “Mother Cruncher” fried chicken sandwich, featuring an all-white chicken breast coated in mega crunch breading.
· Franchising.com· June 8, 2020
Checkers & Rally’s 30+ Year Proven Drive-Thru Concept and Innovative Delivery System is Built for the “New Normal”
Checkers & Rally’s has nearly 900 units nationwide, with a proven drive-thru focused model and delivery program enabling it to fare better during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· April 27, 2020