Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Rodizio Grill, Salad House, Recall InfoLink, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending August 4, 2024.
1) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands With Locations in Walmart Nationwide
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ has announced its upcoming launch of their Crave Express Model within Walmart locations. The brand aims to provide Walmart shoppers with convenient access to Crave’s signature hot dogs, BBQ, and other delicious offerings, enhancing their shopping experience.
2) Rodizio Grill Announces Four New Locations
Rodizio Grill America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse, announces four new locations: Wesley Chapel, Fla., Naples, Fla., San Diego, Calif., and North Scottsdale, Ariz. Established in 1995, Rodizio Grill was the first Brazilian “churrasco” steakhouse in the United States.
3) Salad House Kicks Off Fresh Franchise Sales Launch
Salad House, a fast-casual health-focused franchise known for its fresh chopped salads and its Create-Your-Own salad option, has just announced the launch of its fresh franchise sales initiative. The company, which just opened its 16th location, is on a rapid expansion trajectory.
4) 10 Ways for Restaurants to Elevate Recall Communications
As recalls continue to occur with alarming frequency, your restaurant must be prepared to communicate properly, calmly, and transparently if you’re ever involved in a recall situation. As part of your communication efforts, you’ll need to reassure a variety of groups that may include consumers, employees, supply chain partners, regulators, and other audiences by communicating openly and honestly with messaging that speaks clearly to each audience.
5) Twin Peaks Scales New Heights with Landmark Q2 Achievements
Twin Peaks Restaurant, the ultimate sports lodge known for its 29-degree draft beer, scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails and welcoming Twin Peaks Girls, is celebrating another successful second quarter. From new store openings and franchise growth, to prestigious rankings and charitable initiatives, Twin Peaks is making significant strides as they continue to scale the brand.
6) Good Times Revamps Restaurant Prototype with Fresh Look and Local Flair
Good Times Burgers and Frozen Custard is debuting a new, modernized prototype for all of its units, with the goal of completing the systemwide redesign over the next two years. The popular Colorado brand – born in Boulder 37 years ago – aims to preserve its heritage of fast drive-thru burgers and frozen custard while modernizing the experience with new contemporary remodels.
7) Moxies Seeks Experienced Franchise Partner for Prime Washington, D.C. Location
For nearly 40 years, Vancouver-based Moxies has been known for everything-made-in-house culinary, signature cocktails and enlightened hospitality. Since entering the United States market in 2016, the brand has built a highly successful U.S. portfolio of one corporate and seven franchise locations. Now, the brand seeks a seasoned hospitality franchise partner to launch its inaugural Washington, D.C. location.
8) Nick the Greek Announces Impressive Midyear Sales and Exceptional Franchise Growth Trajectory
Midway through the year, Nick the Greek is continuing to appeal to consumers, with the top 25% of locations approaching an AUV of $2 million and the top 50% exceeding $1.75 million. The fast-growing brand experienced an impressive 25% increase in total system sales over the prior-year period, fueled by nine highly successful restaurant openings in new and existing markets.
9) Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Opens First Missouri Location in Creve Coeur
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, the fresh, modern Mediterranean eatery serving flavorful gyros, pitas and falafels, hosted a grand opening celebration for its first location in Missouri in Creve Coeur at 12704 Olive Blvd. on Thursday, August 1.
10) Papa Johns Appoints Restaurant Industry Veteran Todd Penegor as President and Chief Executive Officer
Papa John’s International’s Board of Directors has appointed Todd Penegor as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Penegor has also joined the Company’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Ravi Thanawala, who has served as Interim CEO since March 2024 and will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer.
