Dave’s Hot Chicken Teams Up with Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 for Limited-Time Collectible Meal
Dave's Hot Chicken partners with Marvel's X-Men '97 for a limited meal.
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Dave's Hot Chicken partners with Marvel's X-Men '97 for a limited meal.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Hungry Howie's announces the nationwide debut of its newest limited-time innovation: Spicy Sesame Flavored Crust, available June 29 through the…

Industry data suggests franchise brands are shifting focus toward digital shareability and brand identity to drive scaling in a competitive food landscape.

How do you ensure the brand promise communicated in marketing matches the in-store experience across all locations?

At Kilwins, ensuring our brand promise aligns with the in-store experience starts with a clear sense of purpose.
The chicken chain is leveraging summer promotions and World Cup festivities to drive traffic and encourage repeat visits among loyalty members.
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom launches World Taps & Apps Tour with new menu items.
MassageLuXe has been recognized by Franchise Update Media with a Franchise Innovation Award in the Most Innovative Service Introduction category at the 2026 Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference (FGMC).

The mass retailer is expanding its ad-tech capabilities with a $1.4 billion deal for a connected TV platform to enhance its full-funnel advertising strategy for brand partners.

The East Coast convenience store chain has reintroduced its signature summer hoagie promotion with new $6 and $8 meal deal options across its footprint.

Walmart's acquisition of CTV platform Vibe.co signals a move to provide small and mid-market brands with performance-driven advertising tools tied to shopper data.
The iced tea franchise is celebrating the summer season with a new energy beverage launch and a discounted tea gallon promotion for the July 4th holiday.

Atria Senior Living is among the brands shifting marketing strategies to target tech-savvy family caregivers and men through empathy-driven digital messaging.

The wellness franchise's new brand platform debuts as its nationwide network surpasses 240 million total services and 20 million skin care treatments.
The limited-time offering features the Jalapeño Ranch sauce, which can be added to menu items, including the Crispy Jalapeño Ranch Burrito or other burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas.

Franchisee Juan Ferrer Garay utilized a new localized marketing suite to accelerate patient demand at his new physical therapy clinic in North Carolina.

As 88% of dining decisions happen the same day, QSR brands are prioritizing real-time data and measurement to influence consumer behavior in narrow purchase windows.

The tire and custom wheel franchise celebrated its 10th annual giveaway by awarding new vehicles to winners across Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia.

The pizza franchise has appointed former Domino’s executive Jimmy Simonte to lead marketing strategy and franchisee partnerships.

Starbird's wraps are $13.77 reach. Starbird is kicking off summer with the launch of Summer of Wraps, a craveable, on-the-go evolution of its signature salads. Beginning June 15, g

Yext is opening its enterprise agentic marketing platform to developers and agencies as AI-powered recommendations begin to drive a significant portion of local business discovery.
Starbird is kicking off summer with the launch of Summer of Wraps, a craveable, on-the-go evolution of its signature salads.

Grilled onions and peppers will grace Taco Bell chalupas and nacho fries for a limited time, as the brand tests a QSR version of sizzling fajitas.

As Hungry Howie's EVP of Marketing, Simonte's immediate priority is meeting with and listening to franchisees to identify opportunities that strengthen local store performance whil