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Cousins Subs Promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of Marketing

Cousins Subs announced the promotion of Maja Gettrust to vice president of marketing. Gettrust joined Cousins Subs in 2023 as creative manager and quickly elevated the brand’s creative direction, leading a refresh of core assets and helped sharpen the company’s visual identity shortly after her arrival. With more than a decade of experience in retail and […]

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Burgers, Employee Management, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Smashburger Bolsters Leadership Around Marketing, Growth, and Operations

Smashburger, the fast-casual restaurant company that popularized smashed burgers, announced the appointment of Kate Savelli as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Kate will lead brand, consumer, menu and partnership strategies designed to accelerate Smashburger’s nationwide momentum. In addition, the company announced it has named Theresa Vitale as […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News, Sandwiches

Potbelly Announces 10 Percent Catering Discount for Graduation Season

As students prepare to turn their tassels and celebrate milestone moments with family and friends, Potbelly is offering 10% off catering orders of $200 or more. From Monday, May 18, to Sunday, June 14, fans can redeem this offer by using promo code SAVE10 at checkout on Potbelly.com or through the Potbelly App.  “Graduation season is all […]

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Charitable Giving, Fast Casual, News, pizza

Blaze Pizza to Donate Portion of Memorial Day Pizza Sales to Folds of Honor

Blaze Pizza is honoring Memorial Day by giving guests an opportunity to support military and first responder families through a nationwide partnership with Folds of Honor. On Monday, May 25, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every 11-inch pizza sold at participating U.S. locations to the nonprofit organization, helping fund educational scholarships for the spouses and […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Nick the Greek Opens Store No. 100

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, is now open in Clairemont, marking the brand’s fourth restaurant in San Diego and 100th location systemwide. The Clairemont restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisees Gary and Mirna Tully. In the last year alone, the duo has opened three locations in San Diego, […]

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

The Hidden Labor Trap Holding Restaurant Operators Back

There was a point where my house was in foreclosure and the power had been shut off. My wife was using solar lights from outside just so we could see inside at night. Before that, I had been in the United States Marine Corps, working with high-level clearance. I was told my experience would open […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Musician Travis Barker Joins Mr. Charlie’s as Equity Partner and Brand Ambassador

Mr. Charlie’s TMS, the fast-growing plant-based quick-service restaurant chain reshaping fast-food culture, today announced that Travis Barker has joined the company as an equity partner and brand ambassador. A longtime advocate for plant-based living, Barker has been an authentic fan of Mr. Charlie’s since its early days. Alongside his family, including Kourtney Kardashian Barker and […]

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

Smalls Sliders Launches Loaded Fries and Dessert Shakes for Summer

Summer just got saucier. Smalls Sliders, the Smorange colored Can concept turning cheeseburger sliders into a nationwide obsession, is firing up its menu with two major launches. The launch of its first-ever Loaded Fries alongside two new hand-spun dessert shakes, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding, are available for a limited-time at all participating Cans starting […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News, Sandwiches, Story

Penn Station Rethinks the Sub Shop

Penn Station East Coast Subs is stepping into its fourth decade with a new name and a broader menu. The Cincinnati-based franchise is now operating as Penn Station Sandwiches, a shift that comes with a new lineup of offerings that trade the traditional sub roll for multigrain bread, plus wraps, bowls, kids’ meals, value bundles, […]

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

Pinkbox Doughnuts Rolls Out Patriotic Doughnuts for Memorial Day

Pinkbox Doughnuts will sell a special line up of patriotic-themed doughnuts for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The perfect sweet treat for holiday picnics, pool parties, and barbecues, the specialty doughnuts are available for online pre-order now and for purchase at all shops for three days only, Saturday, May 23 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. […]

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