3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (260+ words) Jeff's Bagel Run has partnered with Jeremiah's Italian Ice for a limited-time "Ice Cream Summer" menu featuring specialty cream cheeses and beverages available May 25 through Aug. 23. "Partnering with Jeremiah's felt completely natural. They're a brand built on quality and joy,…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (830+ words) Panelists provide marketing insights ahead of Fast Casual's upcoming "Restaurant Marketing Workshop" on June 2-3 in Boston. May 22, 2026 by Amy Sorter " Writer and Editor, Connect Media Once upon a time, building restaurant awareness was simple. A customer had a great meal....

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (201+ words) International conglomerate Beharry Group of Georgetown, Guyana, has signed a master franchise agreement with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to develop and operate restaurants in its home country and throughout the Caribbean. Beharry Group is a multi-unit operator of Yum!...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (175+ words) Clean Juice has entered the growing refresher beverage category with the limited-time launch of Sparklers, a line of sparkling fruit-based drinks made with fresh-pressed juices and whole-food ingredients. The chain's refresher grouping includes Cucumber Ginger-Aid, made with apple, ginger and…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (235+ words) Fast-casual sandwich chain Penn Station East Coast Subshas rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a broader growth strategy focused on franchise expansion and operational consistency. The Cincinnati-based company said it has begun a gradual rollout of a new…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (188+ words) Habit Burger & Grill, part of Yum! Brands' portfolio, has expanded into Humboldt County, California, with the opening of a Eureka restaurant. The restaurant opened May 13 at 1917 Fifth St. and is operated by franchisee LRE & Companies under the name Grill Kitchen…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (157+ words) Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chickhas signed a 25-unit franchise agreement for Upstate New York " Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the Upper Hudson Valley " marking the largest development deal in the company's history. The company did not disclose the franchisee's identity. "This…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (240+ words) R'ti Modern Mediterranean has opened four ghost kitchens in the United Kingdom and suburban Atlanta as part of its continued expansion strategy. The brand, which is part of Edible Brands, launched three delivery-only kitchens in London and one in Smyrna,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (135+ words) Bountiful, Utah-based Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its second Arizona restaurant May 18 at 50 W. Jefferson St. , in downtown Phoenix. The opening follows the fast-casual Hawaiian plate lunch chain's Arizona debut in Gilbert earlier in May. Although it recently closed…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (797+ words) There is no debate that guest feedback is a critical aspect in improving operations and staffing activity as well as driving stronger customer loyalty and customer engagement. But not every restaurant operator has a top tier guest feedback strategy and…...