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Twisted: How Pretzelmaker's partnership with Great Wolf Lodge increases sales, brand awareness
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Pretzelmaker has several non-traditional units in Great Wolf Lodge retreats, appealing to the young and old alike. The brand's partnership is designed to…
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Jollibee launches franchising
March 14, 2025
Chicken chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program. The brand is seeking multi-unit franchisees who bring operational experience and development…
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Graeter's Ice Cream releases banana chocolate chip early
March 13, 2025
Graeter's Ice Cream is hitting summer early with its Banana Chocolate Chip in all scoop shops and on Graeters.com for shipping, according to a press release.
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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…
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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…
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Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.
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Chick-fil-A brings back sandwich, adds beverage line
March 12, 2025
Chick-fil-A will bring back the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich beginning March 17. The brand also has a handful of sweet new beverages, according to a press…
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Cicis Pizza offers Pi Day discount
March 12, 2025
Cicis Pizza is offering a Pi Day discount this year on March 14. When guests buy one Medium or Large 1-Topping Pizza with Cicis original round crust, they can…
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Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint
March 11, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…
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HTeaO pours into Lexington, Tennessee
March 11, 2025
Premium tea brand HTeaO has opened in Lexington, Tennessee, according to a press release.
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Grogan, Dardick keynoting Restaurant Catering Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
FastCasual is bringing you even more catering tips and tricks when we meet in Austin after the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Auntie Anne's unveils Pretzelria Delivery Service in select cities
March 10, 2025
Auntie Anne's is debuting its Pretzelria Delivery Service, a white-glove experience designed to bring its pretzels to winners in major pizza cities. Those…
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KFC brings back Potato Wedges for limited run
March 10, 2025
KFC is bringing back its Potato Wedges for a limited time at just five Tampa-area locations for two weeks following five years of fan demands and petitions…
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Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.
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HTeaO expands Missouri footprint
March 7, 2025
Premium tea concept HTeaO opened its latest store located in Webb City, Missouri, on March 8th, according to a press release.
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Place your vote for Top 30: Restaurant Marketing
March 6, 2025
Voting will remain open until March 14.
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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com
March 6, 2025
Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.
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CKE Restaurants appoints Joe Guith CEO
March 6, 2025
CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has named Joe Guith as CEO effective immediately, according to a press…
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Burger King releases fiery version of its fish sandwich
March 6, 2025
Just in time for Lent, Burger King has released the Fiery Big Fish Sandwich, according to a press release.
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Hardee's partners with Duke's Mayo
March 5, 2025
Hardee's has partnered with Duke's Mayo to feature Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Duke's Carolina Gold BBQ, new to the menu. Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken…
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