Fast Casual & QSR

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (294+ words) Meritage’s 314 Wendy’s units account for roughly 5% of the chain’s U.S. restaurant system, according to Restaurant Dive. That makes the filing more consequential than a typical single-market franchisee failure. The immediate question is whether Meritage can maintain its locations, employees…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (233+ words) Peacock is partnering with Ohio's Graeter's to celebrate season 2 of The Paper — the hit original comedy series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman about the journalists reviving a historic Ohio newspaper. News junkies nationwide can now order a limited-edition ice…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (962+ words) Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is an ice cream franchise serving fresh-made ice cream, frozen yogurt and other frozen treats through over 200 franchised locations. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is an established frozen dessert franchise built around ice…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (240+ words) Firehouse Subs is bringing another round of hot subs to St. Johns. The Jacksonville-founded sandwich chain will open at 1035 Crosswater Parkway, Suite A. The company confirmed the location to What Now Jacksonville, while St. Johns County records also show activity tied…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (193+ words) LeBron James has scored another restaurant investment. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the basketball star’s investment in Mike’s Red Tacos, his latest in a string of investments in restaurant chains. DoorDash…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (443+ words) Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. It is a Michigan-based restaurant operator. Court records show that the company’s liabilities and assets are estimated between $10 million and $50 million. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (315+ words) The coffee will be served on flights starting Nov. 30 Roll up the rim to fly? WestJet will start serving Tim Hortons Flight Roast signature coffee on its flights starting Nov. 30, while next year will see a loyalty partnership between the…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (233+ words) Coffee has rapidly evolved from a simple morning routine into the cultural heartbeat of Hyderabad. Over the past few years, the city’s cafe scene has evolved into a vibrant space for artisanal brews, culture and art. At the forefront of…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (314+ words) Global sandwich giant Subway launched its new Dadong Peking Duck collection across more than 1,200 stores nationwide on Tuesday, bringing the iconic Chinese delicacy to everyday fast-food dining as part of the flagship launch of Subway China's New Flavors of China…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (221+ words) Herndon diners are getting a fresh opportunity to satisfy their cravings for Mediterranean cuisine. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is bringing the titular fare to the area, with a location newly announced for the Village Center at Dulles, reports local media outlet…...