Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Parade Plastics, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Layne’s Chicken Fingers, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending January 28, 2024.
1) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ to Unveil Exciting New Location in Mansfield, Texas
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, the renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts nationwide, has announced the grand opening of its latest location in Mansfield, Texas. Crave is set to bring its signature blend of mouthwatering hot dogs, BBQ favorites, and unique entertainment options to the Mansfield community. With a track record of success, Crave has become a beloved destination for those seeking bold flavors and a lively dining experience.
2) Parade Plastics Introduces Green-Line 100% Recycled Foodservice Trays Now FDA Approved in Any Color
Introducing the Green-Line from Parade Plastics. Trays expertly molded from 100% recycled high impact polypropylene copolymer for industry leading durability, flatness and now the most vibrant colors. No longer are quick-serve, hospitality, healthcare, corporate and educational operators stuck with only black trays if they want to meet their sustainability goals for recycled content. This valuable and certified addition to your sustainability plan comes at no extra cost over our non-recycled trays and are priced competitively with trays from any source worldwide.
3) Krispy Krunchy Chicken Spreads Its Wings, Opens New Atlanta Office
Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business, is spreading its wings and landing in Atlanta with a new corporate office. The office is located at 1000 Marietta Street NW #244 Atlanta, GA 30318. An invitation-only official grand opening for the new space was held Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Krispy Krunchy and Atlanta business representatives were in attendance for the ceremony and grand opening celebration.
4) Childhood Best Friends Sign Agreement with Layne’s Chicken Fingers in South Florida for 15 Locations
Layne’s Chicken Fingers franchisees Shahmeer Alam and Yves Jodesty are set to bring the 13-unit fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, to South Florida with 15 new locations across Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Miami, and Palm Beach County. Their plans consist of opening one to two locations each year. The new locations will give South Florida residents a chance to find out what has made Layne’s an iconic name in Texas.
5) Twin Peaks Signs Multi-Unit Deal with Veteran Entrepreneur to Expand in Philadelphia
Known for its die-hard sports fans, the “City of Brotherly Love” is the perfect destination for Twin Peaks Restaurants, the legendary sports lodge. Twin Peaks has announced that veteran entrepreneur and franchisee Joe Nolan has signed an area development agreement to open 10 new franchised lodges across the Philadelphia area in the coming years.
6) The Dickey Foundation Donates in El Paso, TX To Kick off 2024
On Tuesday, January 16, The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, made a stop at the El Paso Fire Department – Station 36 and presented the department with a grant of 10 sets of Dual Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), valued at more than $7,500. These light weight suits are particularly important when responding to car accidents, grass fires and other emergencies in the hot Texas heat.
7) 20-Year Restaurant Industry Veteran Launches Pioneering Virtual Restaurant Marketing Course
Sri Divel, founder of The Culinary CMO, has launched a pioneering virtual restaurant marketing course, in which she shares two decades of owner-operator experience to empower restaurateurs and their teams to maximize broad range of marketing strategies needed to succeed in an ever-increasing competitive marketplace. The new Culinary CMO marketing course was developed to help restaurant brands thrive in the new digital age while also providing valuable insights into traditional marketing approaches.
8) Angry Crab Shack Closes Out 2023 With an Emphasis on Community Impact Reaching Total Donations of Nearly $1.5M to Local Organizations
Angry Crab Shack was founded by Ron Lou in 2013, and ever since then the core value of giving back to the community has been instilled in the brand. Now ten years and 22 locations later the brand remains committed to giving back to various local charities with contributions reaching nearly $1.5M. In 2023 Angry Crab Shack again worked with long term charity partners Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Arizona Housing Coalition, among others.
9) Twin Peaks Played to Win in 2023 with Growth, Innovation and Awards
To get to the top of the mountain, it takes hard work and determination – and that’s just what Twin Peaks Restaurants did in 2023. With its 100th location opening, a lengthy list of award recognitions, new lodges opening across the country, new menu launches and successful fundraising for its national charity partner, Tunnel to Towers, it was another strong year for the brand.
10) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Host Football Legend Randy White for a Pre-Big Game Party
On Saturday, February 3rd, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will team up with former Dallas Cowboys great, Randy White for a Pre “Big Gam” celebration at the original Dickey’s store located at 4610 N Central Expy., Dallas, TX 75206. The event will take place from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm and offers football fans an up close and personal opportunity to celebrate the upcoming Big Game alongside a national football legend.