Destination Restaurants and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Destination Restaurants, Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, Chocolate Bash, and Box of Cubans lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending April 28, 2024.
1) What Fast-Food Franchises Are Destination Restaurants?
Fast-food restaurants are a dime-a-dozen, but a destination restaurant is truly something special. These brands have successfully turned their locations into must-see locations and transformed dining into an event. People will go the extra mile to see them and are willing to stand in long lines just to get a taste. Not any run-of–the-mill burger joint can be a destination restaurant.
2) Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos Is Turning Twenty This Year!
Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos, the Pittsfield, Mass based fast casual franchise restaurant is celebrating its 20th anniversary. “We’re happy and proud to be celebrating our 20th year success story with our loyal customers. We look forward to making new friends through our new online APP Platform,” says Samir Abdallah, President, and Founder of Hot Harry’s.
3) Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Franchise Sets Expansion Plans in Motion for Q2 Following Successful Beginning of 2024
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, the 15-unit flash-frozen nitrogen ice cream franchise, is entering the second quarter of 2024 with momentum and immediate plans for continued expansion. Coming off of a quarter that saw system wide sales up 16%, same store sales increases, new flavor introductions, new mix-ins, strategic collaborations, and impressive delivery options for consumers, the brand will be starting off Q2 with a few immediate openings.
4) Chocolate Bash Announces Exciting Opportunity for Franchise Expansion in Ohio
As the demand for high-quality desserts continues to rise, Chocolate Bash remains at the forefront of innovation, crafting irresistible chocolate creations that captivate taste buds and hearts alike. With a proven business model and a strong brand presence, Chocolate Bash franchisees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing support, and access to premium ingredients, ensuring consistent excellence in every bite.
5) Box of Cubans Partners with Franchise Marketing Systems for National Franchise Expansion
Box of Cubans, a deliciously authentic fast-casual restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches, hand-crafted empanadas, Cuban rice bowls, and specialty Cuban coffee, has just announced the launch of its franchise model.
6) FSC Franchise Co. Opens 6 Restaurants, Introduces New Menu Items in Q1 To Support Ongoing Expansion
FSC Franchise Co, the parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and recently acquired Newk’s Eatery, continued along its steady growth trajectory through Q1. The franchisor opened five Brass Tap locations, including the first in Philadelphia, and one Newk’s Eatery in Bentonville, Arkansas. The team also signed a new franchise agreement for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and has multiple franchisees completing due diligence for both Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and Newk’s.
7) Teriyaki Madness Makes Bowld Moves, Opens Nearly a Shop a Week in Q1, Enters Q2 With Momentum
Teriyaki Madness, the rapidly expanding 150+ unit Asian-inspired fast casual franchise, proudly announced a series of significant achievements and milestones in the first quarter of 2024, solidifying their position as a leader in the industry. Among the brand’s top priorities in entering Q2 is a continued commitment to exceptional customer service.
8) Q&A with Jeff Martin, Founder and President of Effin Egg
Effin Egg is the widely popular craft breakfast sandwich & burrito company, disrupting the fast casual breakfast segment. RestaurantNews.com caught up with Jeff Martin, CEO & Founder of Effin Egg, to talk about the company’s recent growth and future expansion plans.
9) Layne’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates 30th Anniversary, ‘Making Memories Since 1994’
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Texas “born and breaded” Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. In the past three decades, the brand has built a loyal following in College Station, Texas, while also launching franchise opportunities and expanding to new states.
10) Wings and Rings Makes Huge Strides in Q1: Innovations, Loyalty Growth and Strategic Partnerships
With new menu items, LTOs, loyalty rewards, community partnerships and more, the sports restaurant franchise offering a club-level experience is winning the hearts of more customers all over the country.
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