11) Red Lobster Teams Up with Flavor Flav to Welcome Back Crabfest in the Most Flavorful Way
It’s flavor time! When longtime Red Lobster fan Flavor Flav reaches out to rally fans, the only fitting response back is… Yeah Boyeeeee! Together, Red Lobster and Flavor Flav are letting fans everywhere know that Crabfest is back and when you gotta have seafood, you gotta have Red Lobster.
12) Toastique Expands to Michigan With First Ann Arbor Location Opening This Summer
Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its expansion into Michigan with its first location in Ann Arbor set to open summer 2024. Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.
13) Fast-Casual Franchise, CaliTacos, Expands Within Arizona With Two New Franchise Groups
An Arizona-based fast casual franchise, CaliTacos, is rolling out a delicious revolution of authentic street tacos and Cali Fries this year, announcing the addition of two new franchisees to its network. This expansion marks a significant milestone in CaliTacos’ growth as it seeks to develop new locations throughout the southwestern United States and beyond.
14) Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Gets Sizzlin’ with Summer Specials
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is ready to celebrate a knockout summer with its latest lineup of flavor-packed smashburgers and paradise-worthy beverages. Bad Daddy’s two latest smashburgers feature a seasoned 1855 Black Angus Beef smashed patty for the ultimate experience.
15) Not All Sanitizers Are the Same: Why HOCL is a Better Choice for Restaurants
Francine L. Shaw, food safety specialist, podcaster, Founder of Savvy Food Safety, and author of “Who Watches the Kitchen?” sat down with Morten Larsen, CTO of EcoloxTech, to discuss the many significant benefits of Hypochlorous acid (HOCL), and why this sanitizer and disinfectant is the better choice for restaurants and other food businesses.
16) Nick the Greek Brings Authentic Greek Street Food to Santa Maria, California
Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has opened in Santa Maria, California. The newest restaurant is owned and operated by experienced franchisee Boby Singh. Following the successful opening in Downtown Santa Barbara earlier this year, the Santa Maria restaurant marks the brand’s second location in Santa Barbara County, further expanding Nick the Greek’s Golden State footprint.
17) Corner Bakery Cafe Promotes Erin Hasselgren to President
Hasselgren, formerly chief operating officer, spent nearly two decades with Corner Bakery Cafe prior to SSCP’s acquisition and has recently been instrumental in helping turn the brand around. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the brand’s future expansion while managing day-to-day planning, direction and oversight of all activities within the organization including strategy, people and culture, sales generation and profit maximization.
18) The Original Founders of Oggi’s Are Now Managing the Mission Viejo Location
Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza is excited to announce that their Mission Viejo location is now managed by the original founders of the Oggi’s franchise. With this transition, Oggi’s looks forward to continuing their legacy of serving delicious food and providing an enjoyable dining experience to the local community.
19) Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Launches New Buffalo Collection
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, a celebrated name in delicious, home-style fried chicken for more than 55 years, recently introduced a new menu lineup that is buffa-loaded with flavor. Lee’s took its famous favorites and sauced it up. The Buffalo Collection features the fiery Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Mac and Cheese Bowl, and Buffalo Strips.
20) Boba Nation’s New Location Brings Unique Boba Tea Experience to San Jose
Designed by a leading dessert shop design company Mindful Design Consulting, the interior of Boba Nation’s newest location in San Jose offers a captivating and unique ambiance. From the moment customers step in, they are welcomed by a visually stunning space that perfectly blends sleek, contemporary design with cozy, inviting seating areas.