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How Smart Brand Activations Turn Guests Into Loyal Advocates

In today’s crowded restaurant and hospitality landscape, great food and service are no longer enough on their own. The if you build it, they will come mentality can be a quick path to obsolescence without the support of an ongoing activation strategy.   Increasingly, guests are looking for experiences and moments that feel memorable, shareable and […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, News

The Red Chickz Accelerating Growth in Alabama, Connecticut, and Georgia

The Red Chickz, the fast-casual powerhouse known for its bold West Coast twist on the crunchiest, most flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken, is accelerating its national expansion with newly signed franchise development deals in Alabama, Connecticut, and Georgia. These strategic agreements introduce The Red Chickz to three high-potential markets across the Southeast and Northeast, further solidifying […]

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Fast Casual, Fast Food, News, Outside Insights, Story

Creating Premium QSR Customer Experiences Through Superior Food Packaging

Takeout and to-go order volumes have skyrocketed, bringing new guests to the quick-service restaurant segment. At the same time, consumer expectations for delivery time, food quality, and freshness have also increased significantly alongside the rise of apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. People now expect high-quality, at-home meals that match the experiences they have […]

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Fast Casual, News

Handel’s Ice Cream Names Naveen Dasa CFO

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer, adding a dynamic and accomplished finance executive to its leadership team as the brand accelerates into its next chapter of strategic growth. Dasa brings more than a decade of experience spanning franchising, restaurant operations and consumer brands — including roles at Shake Shack, […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Smoothie King Releases Greek Yogurt Lineup

Smoothie King, guided by its vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, is introducing a brand-new menu lineup spanning multiple categories. The high protein Greek yogurt lineup includes two bowls offering 32-35 grams of protein and a brand-new smoothie, with 12 grams of protein.  Beginning today at Smoothie King locations […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News

bb.q Chicken Revamps Rewards Program

bb.q Chicken unveiled a major update to its rewards program, effective March 5, 2026. The revamped structure features exciting new menu rewards and lowered point threshold designed to make rewards more accessible and meaningful for members. Under the updated program, bb.q Chicken will introduce several new reward options, including Lemon Fizz at 10,000 points, the […]

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Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Crumbl Announces New Limited-Edition Easter Bundl

Easter is around the corner, and Crumbl is making dessert planning easy with its NEW limited-edition Easter Bundl, available March 29-April 4. For Easter week, the brand is bringing together festive flavors, playful presentation, and shareable desserts designed for gathering. Here’s what’s on the menu: The Easter Bundl (Available March 29-April 4) – A limited-edition dessert box featuring festive […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News

El Pollo Loco Introduces Soccer Challenge and Chance to Win Trip to MLS All-Star Game

El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is taking its Loco Rewards program beyond everyday deals and into unforgettable experiences. As part of the brand’s ongoing evolution of loyalty member value, the brand introduces the Coca-Cola x El Pollo Loco Soccer Challenge, giving Loco Rewards members the chance to win a VIP trip to […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Hawaiian Bros Opens New Ghost Kitchen in St. Louis

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (Hawaiian Bros), the island-inspired fast-casual QSR concept, has announced its continued expansion with a new ghost kitchen serving St. Louis. The new Hawaiian Bros will officially open on March 2 and will be the company’s first ghost kitchen location in the Gateway City. In partnership with the restaurant solutions service CloudKitchens, which already […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Goodcents to Open in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Goodcents, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature, pillowy-soft Founder’s Pride bread, has announced it will open a brand-new location in Tulsa next month. The new store, located at 7135 S. Mingo Road in the East Pointe Shopping Center, will open for business March 26. It marks the second of Goodcents’ locations in Tulsa. […]

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