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Pie Five Celebrates Pi Day with Weeklong BOGO Promotion

Pie Five is leaning into the math-themed holiday with a weeklong promotion designed to drive traffic and loyalty engagement across its nationwide footprint. From March 9–15, Pie Five is celebrating Pi Week with a buy-one-get-one offer on personal pizzas for Circle of Crust loyalty members, with the lower-priced pizza automatically discounted at checkout. On National […]

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QSR Franchising Industry Slated for Cautious Growth in 2026

Given the backdrop of ongoing cost and traffic challenges, the International Franchise Association projected a conservative 0.5 growth rate for the QSR sector in 2026, according to its latest Franchising Outlook Report. That would take the number of QSR franchise establishments to roughly 281,000 units employing 5.2 million people. And aligned with 2026’s tempered pace, […]

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Wingstop Introduces Collectible ‘Big A$$ Ranch Cup’

Wingstop is celebrating National Ranch Day, the most elite of holidays, on March 10 with its boldest tribute yet. Introducing the Big A$$ Ranch Cup, a first-of-its-kind 32 oz. stainless steel collectible filled with Wingstop’s iconic, housemade ranch and created for the fans who prefer their ranch with a side of wings. At twice the […]

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Crumbl to Celebrate Pi Day with Limited-Time Pie Desserts

Crumbl is celebrating Pi Day (3/14) with limited-time pie-inspired desserts available at its locations nationwide. The brand will mark the occasion with a special menu item available throughout the week, along with a one-day-only surprise flavor. To celebrate Pi Day, Crumbl will offer Cookie Dough Pie, available March 9–14. The dessert features a brown sugar […]

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Crumbl Unveils St. Patrick’s Day Menu

Crumbl is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a refreshed rotating menu featuring seasonal flavors, classic cookies, and limited-time collaborations. The lineup will be available beginning March 15 and includes festive desserts designed for holiday celebrations. The featured seasonal item is the St. Patrick’s Celebration Cake Cookie, a cake batter cookie topped with cake batter cream […]

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Whit’s Frozen Custard Opens in Marion, Ohio

A new sweet spot has arrived in the heart of downtown Marion. Whit’s Frozen Custard officially opens its newest location on Friday, March 6, at 119 East Church Street, bringing its signature handcrafted frozen custard and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere to the community. Located in a historic downtown building with a modern twist, the new shop […]

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Influencer Keith Lee Invests in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a leading Asian-inspired fusion restaurant and consumer products brand loved by fans coast-to-coast, announced that influencer and food critic Keith Lee has joined the brand as an investor, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion and cultural momentum. Showcasing his love of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s flavor and business model, Lee […]

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Ono Hawaiian BBQ Opens Another Location in Long Beach, California

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is celebrating the grand opening of its second Long Beach restaurant (Long Beach #2) with a ribbon cutting ceremony, live Hawaiian dancer performances and raffles for 25, $100 promotional gift cards (raffled off between 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.). Guests who visit on opening day can also enjoy a Buy One, Get […]

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Farmer Boys Names Mark Hardison CMO

Farmer Boys, the fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 100 locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona, has appointed seasoned restaurant marketing executive Mark Hardison as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Hardison will lead the next phase of Farmer Boys’ brand growth by elevating the company’s market positioning and deepening guest engagement through […]

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Chicken Salad Chick Announces Dill Pickle Flavor and New Peach Tea

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is celebrating the arrival of spring with a trio of seasonal offerings and a special sports promotion.  Meet Jill Pickle, a brand-new chicken salad flavor featuring chopped dill pickles for a taste that is both balanced and fresh. From spear to scoop, Chicken Salad […]

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