11) Happy Joe’s Franchisees Innovate and Expand Across Egypt and Beyond
Happy Joe’s, the beloved pizza and ice cream brand born in the American Heartland, has continued its international expansion with multiple new locations opening in Cairo, Giza, and the North Coast of Egypt, and plans to enter new markets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
12) Houston TX Hot Chicken Opens 20th Store, Launches Loyalty App, and Preps for 75 Locations To Land by 2025
Houston TX Hot Chicken turns three this August and is celebrating with a spread of momentous milestones: HHC’s first-ever app launches Aug. 7, its 20th location will open in San Diego September 21 and it has 300 franchise commitments with a plan to have 75 opened stores by the end of 2025.
13) Restaurant Marketing Ideas for September
As summer gives way to fall, many families find that their busier schedules just don’t allow for dining out on a regular basis. But September offers restaurant owners and operators many restaurant marketing opportunities to help build traffic and sales.
14) Melting Pot Launches Existing Restaurant Conversion Incentive
One challenge when converting an existing restaurant to a new one is cash flow. Many operators are reluctant to shutter, even if re-concepting could equal a better customer experience and financial outcome. Melting Pot has decided to help solve this by launching an incentive that not only covers potential revenue loss, but also gives the existing restaurant owner a signage package and a marketing fund once completed.
15) la Madeleine Inks Deals for 3 New Cafés in Florida, Tennessee and Texas
French café and bakery brand la Madeleine has signed agreements with three franchise groups to develop three new la Madeleine locations in Florida, Tennessee and Texas over the next three years. The brand is currently seeking entrepreneurs with restaurant industry experience to expand the brand’s presence throughout North America.
16) Lee Kum Kee Teriyaki Glaze Takes Center Stage on Menu at Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Locations
Lee Kum Kee, a global producer of authentic Asian sauces and condiments, has announced an exciting new brand partnership with Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, a popular quick-service restaurant chain offering fresh and flavorful Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls.
17) Astro Chicken Culture: The Family Feeling Behind Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Retention and People Development
As it grows, Layne’s has successfully maintained a strong employee retention rate, supporting team members in developing skills, building a career and even climbing the ladder. In an industry with an average turnover rate of 150%, Layne’s ability to keep team members on board – and happy – for years comes down to its emphasis on leadership over management, team problem-solving and caring for employees like family.
18) Woody’s Bar-B-Q Queues Up a Hen Vs. Heifer Summer Smackdown
Slow-smoked and seasoned to perfection, Woody’s Bar-B-Q takes two of its most popular menu items and reimagines them for a limited time only. By smoking chicken and beef top-round to pull-apart tenderness, the classic Southern BBQ chain has created the perfect canvas for its guests to add their choice of sauces, allowing for maximum absorption of both moisture and flavor.
19) BurgerFi Serves Up New Offerings Celebrating Aug-tober
As the summer heat begins to fade, BurgerFi invites guests to savor the flavors of fall with limited-time Pumpkin Pie Desserts, an expanded lineup of Salad Bowls, and new Custard Treats starting August 20, 2024.
20) Huddle House Franchise Signs New Agreement in Hartselle, Alabama
Huddle House recently signed a new franchise agreement for Hartselle, Alabama. The Morgan County area restaurant is slated to open by the end of this year, and will be owned by Anthony Ricks, a local entrepreneur and distinguished member of the Hartselle community.