11) Ovation Secures Series A Funding – Bringing Total Raised to $9 Million
Ovation, the leading guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants, announced the successful closure of a Series A round, bringing total funding to $9 million. Led by TIA Ventures, the investment will enable Ovation to continue developing even more powerful tools for multi-unit operators looking to connect with guests and improve.
12) Red Robin Releases a Burger Worth Its Weight in Gold: The Gold Medal Burger
Straight from the Yummmagination Kitchen, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is diving into the summer of sport and repping the red, white and blue with its latest innovations: the Gold Medal Burger and the Star-Spangled Spritzer!
13) Subway Unveils All-New Footlong Dippers for $3, Kicking off the Summer of Footlongs
Subway is fueling America’s love for all things Footlong with the debut of all-new Footlong Dippers, available at restaurants nationwide. These hot, cheesy and craveable footlong snacks join the wildly popular Sidekicks menu at the irresistible price of $3.
14) On National Smoothie Day, Nékter Juice Bar Challenges Smoothie Fans to Take a Closer Look at What’s in Their Cup
While many juice bar brands, big and small, choose to include processed, unnecessary and unhealthful ingredients such as juice concentrates, flavored syrups, artificial flavors, frozen yogurt, or ice cream in their smoothies, Nékter’s superfood smoothies are handcrafted with only healthy and delicious fruits, vegetables and Nékter’s housemade cashew milk that is made daily with only two ingredients: cashews and water.
15) Yampa Sandwich Company Unveils Irresistible Summer Menu Delights
Yampa Sandwich Company, the beloved fast-casual premium sandwich destination renowned for its inventive flavors and quality ingredients, has launched its tantalizing new limited-time sandwich offering for the summer season.
16) Dickey’s Barbecue Continues International Expansion in Canada
The Texas-style barbecue brand has entered into a multi-store agreement with local restaurant franchisor, Gaurand Modh to bring Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue to the great people of the province of Alberta. Gaurang will open his first store in Taber Alberta, where he is currently a resident and expand into additional communities nearby.
17) Robeks Celebrates National Smoothie Day with Sweet Sips and Surprise Perks
Robeks, the destination for fresh and innovative smoothies, juices, acai bowls and handcrafted toasts, celebrated National Smoothie Day with a weekend of BOGO smoothies and giveaways.
18) Bakersfield, Get Ready To Turn up the Heat! Angry Chickz Is Opening Its Second Location June 21
Angry Chickz, the fast-growing chain known for its spicy and delicious Nashville-style hot chicken and legendary mac & cheese, held a day full of fun, giveaways and special appearances to celebrate the grand opening of its second location in Bakersfield.
19) Twin Peaks to Open First Location in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Just down the street from a popular amusement park, the new Twin Peaks restaurant is ideally situated for locals and visitors alike. It marks the brand’s fourth location in South Carolina and the 114th location overall. As Twin Peaks continues its impressive growth, sports fans and food lovers in Fort Mill will now have a new go-to spot for enjoying their favorite games and meals.
20) Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar to Unveil New Menu Bringing Back Old Favorites
The brand will continue to offer its signature items, such as appetizers like their scratch-made Mozz Triangles, Pepperjack Cubes, and BIG Pretzel, along with their award-winning wings. But loyal Arooga’s customers will be pleasantly surprised to find some of their most requested items make a comeback on June 24th.