11) Mo’ Bettahs Opens Kansas City Digital Kitchen
Mo’ Bettahs is dishing up a virtual win to Kansas City. The growing Hawaiian-style food brand opened its first digital kitchen, giving residents even more opportunities to taste its vibrant, authentic flavors. The new digital kitchen will be a convenient spot for takeout and delivery options, as well as serve as a companion store to Mo’ Bettahs’ five additional stores in the Kansas City area.
12) US Foods Spring Scoop Introduces Great Tasting Menu Solutions Aimed at Trending Dietary and Lifestyle Preferences
US Foods – one of America’s leading food service distributors – announced today the launch of its Spring 2024 Scoop. Themed “Get to Know Serve You,” the issue highlights products under the company’s newly branded “Serve You” portfolio featuring more than 1,700 US Foods Exclusive Brands products that offer plant-forward, gluten-free certified or clean ingredient labels with no ingredients on the US Foods Unpronounceables List.
13) Spring Has Sprung with Bad Daddy’s Seasonal Specialties
Bad Daddy’s is dishing out a revived selection of springtime eats and drinks. The innovative, yet simply delicious menu features a fusion of Italian-inspired cuisine and beyond, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients.
14) First Zaxby’s in Pittsboro, North Carolina Opening March 25
Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is opening its first location in Pittsboro, North Carolina at 28 Harper Lane. The new Zaxby’s, owned and operated by ZaxPitt, LLC, is opening for both drive-thru and dine-in on Monday, March 25.
15) Melting Pot Targets Omaha as the Next Development Market in Its Aggressive Growth Plan
After an impressive year of unit-level sales growth and system-wide remodeling efforts, Melting Pot, the 94-unit experiential dining fondue franchise, is eyeing growth in Nebraska. With capacity for a new Melting Pot restaurant in Omaha, the leadership team is looking for the right partner to revive the brand’s presence in the state.
16) Subway Selects PepsiCo as its Beverage Partner in the U.S.
Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, today announced a 10-year agreement with PepsiCo to supply beverages in U.S. restaurants beginning January 1, 2025. Subway’s longstanding partnership with Frito-Lay will also be extended through 2030, bringing the brand’s U.S. snack and beverage portfolio together under one supplier and driving more efficiency across the system.
17) Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Announces Jennifer Schuler as New CEO
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, a leading operator and franchisor serving handcrafted ice cream since 1945, recently announced Jennifer Schuler as its new Chief Executive Officer. Schuler is a highly seasoned executive with extensive marketing and franchise experience. She is taking the helm of a nearly 130-store and growing brand with more than 65 franchisees.
18) Pizza Inn Serving Up Flavors of Family Dinner – All Day Long – with All-New Chicken Parmesan Pizza
Pizza Inn became America’s Favorite Hometown Pizza Buffet by bringing families together for comforting, delicious meals and friendly service. Now, the brand is taking the traditional family dinner and making it available any time, every day of the week, with the all-new Chicken Parmesan Pizza.
19) Taste the Sweet Nostalgia: Wendy’s Debuts Orange Dreamsicle Frosty
Travel back in time with sweet, nostalgic flavors of Wendy’s new Orange Dreamsicle Frosty, available nationwide beginning Tuesday, March 19. A beloved childhood classic meets the iconic cool, creaminess of Frosty with Wendy’s new, spring-inspired seasonal flavor. The newest Frosty innovation packs a spoonful of sweet orange notes combined with the classic smooth vanilla Frosty for a dreamy orange cream experience – the Wendy’s way.
20) Domino’s is Giving Basketball Fans a Slam Dunk of a Deal
Domino’s Pizza is celebrating college basketball’s biggest month by offering customers 50% off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online through March 24. The 50% off deal is available on menu-priced pizzas ordered through Domino’s online ordering channels, which include Dominos.com and Domino’s mobile app.