Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Yampa Sandwich Co., Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, and bb.q Chicken lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending December 10, 2023.
1) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Ninth State and Continues Growing National Footprint
A recently inked development deal with experienced multi-brand operators and first-time Mountain Mike’s franchisees, Gurjot S. Thind and Yashraj S. Thind, will bring 10 new Mountain Mike’s locations to Washington, continuing the brand’s growth along the West Coast.
2) Yampa Sandwich Co. Announces Grand Opening Dates for Two New Denver-Area Locations
The Colorado-based premium sandwich brand opened its Jefferson Market shop on Thursday, December 7, and its new Walnut Creek location will follow shortly after in mid-December.
3) Winter Is Heating Up at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken With the All-New Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Available for a Limited Time
Lee’s new Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich starts with its already famous Spicy Chicken Sandwich, featuring a five-ounce chicken filet marinated in Lee’s special blend of seasonings before being honey-dipped and hand-breaded. Then it’s served up on a brioche bun and topped with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey.
4) bb.q Chicken Accelerates Franchise Growth with Recent Expansion in U.S. and Central America, Riding the Wave of Korean Culture and Cuisine Popularity
The demand for Korean fried chicken and Korean culture is spreading across the United States, and bb.q Chicken, Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken, is at the forefront of the movement.
5) Avalanche Food Group Brightens Holidays for Nearly 1,000 Military, First Responders, and Teachers with 10th Annual Christmas Tree Giveaway at Seven Twin Peaks Locations
Avalanche Food Group (AFG), owners of 11 Twin Peaks restaurant locations across Texas and Indiana, is brightening the holidays for nearly 1,000 veterans, military families, teachers, and first responders with free fresh-cut Christmas trees, ornaments, and tree stands at as part of their 10th Annual Christmas Tree Giveaway!
6) Rock N Roll Sushi Introduces New Superstar Leaders
Building on Rock N Roll Sushi’s tsunami of growth in the sushi space, the company has announced two major additions to its executive lineup with Craig LeMieux joining as the new CEO and Terri Jessen coming aboard as Vice President of Operations.
7) Kelly’s Roast Beef Ends 2023 With Continued National Growth
Wrapping up the year with successful franchise development across the nation and meeting their expansion goals, Kelly’s saw a significant increase in company revenue and signed new franchise development deals which will help the brand start the new year on the right foot.
8) Mo’ Bettahs to Bring “Aloha Spirit” to Frisco with New Location Opening on Dec. 8
Frisco is home to the Dallas Cowboys World HQ, The National Soccer Hall of Fame and The PGA of America – and the newest big winner to call the city home is Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food.
9) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County
The new Mountain Mike’s location is owned and operated by multi-unit franchisees Raj Lehl and Sonia Mann. The husband-and-wife duo also own two Mountain Mike’s locations in nearby Orange County and have plans to continue expanding the fast-growing pizza chain with at least two additional locations in Southern California.
10) Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Enhances Customer Experience and Boosts Sales through Data-Driven Marketing Strategies
In a partnership with DataDelivers the leading provider of data-driven tools and services in the restaurant industry, Lou Malnati’s has implemented cutting-edge strategies to optimize sales, enhance customer engagement, and drive traffic to their restaurants.
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