Mugshots Grill & Bar, Mo’ Bettahs, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and Farmer Boys lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending October 20, 2024.
1) Mugshots Grill & Bar Climbs the Ranks – Top 400 Franchise Chains of 2024!
Moving up 3 spots in the prestigious Top 400 Franchise Chains of 2024 rankings, Mugshots is fired up and ready to celebrate all the exciting milestones and growth that have made this year one for the record books!
2) Mo’ Bettahs Launches Third Sin City Location
From Spam Musubi, a popular Hawaiian snack, to Kalua Pig, Katsu Chicken and Shrimp Tempura, Mo’ Bettahs’ goal is to share Aloha and an authentic Hawaiian-style experience.
3) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Coast-To-Coast With 10 Locations in Florida
10-Unit Development Deal Propels Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain to National Growth Milestone
4) Krispy Krunchy Chicken Hits the Jackpot at 2024 NACS Show
Attendees explored the brand’s comprehensive operator resources, third-party delivery solutions, and met its top-tier leadership team, all while getting a sneak peek at (and taste of) exciting new menu innovations slated for 2025.
5) Farmer Boys Introduces New Ways To Save On Food You Feel Good About Eating
Farmer Boys has introduced a variety of seasonal everyday value options, available at participating locations for a limited time, including a selection of three chicken boxes.
6) Push Operations Announces a New Integration With the Toast Platform
This integration will help automate tedious administrative tasks for Toast customers in the US and Canada by centralizing Push Operations employee solutions to Toast’s platform.
7) California Tortilla Kicks off Post-Pandemic Expansion Effort and Announces Signing of Franchise Deal for Montgomery County, MD.
Three seasoned restaurant employees team up to break into business ownership with the popular California-style Mexican brand.
8) Slim Chickens Promotes Christina Vaughan to Chief Operating Officer
Former VP of Operations and restaurant industry veteran primed to lead the better-chicken concept’s operational excellence.
9) South Block Adds Director of Construction and Development Amidst Next Chapter of Growth
The acclaimed acai brand taps 20-year construction veteran Phil Singh as it preps for expansion in both new and legacy markets.
10) Teriyaki Madness Expands Leadership Team with New CFO and Key Financial Hires to Support Continued Growth
The brand welcomes new accounting team members, including CFO Bill Bishop, VP of Accounting Steve Becker, Senior Accountant Tim McCarthy, and AP & GL Accountant Isaias Aguirre.