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Noodles & Company Unveils Signature Summer Combo

Noodles & Company partners with Coca-Cola to launch an exclusive Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz, paired with limited-time Mac & Cheese deals for July. Learn how this innovative LTO strategy can inspire your restaurant’s menu innovation!

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Jun 24, 2026

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PJ's Coffee Joins C-Store Franchise Lineup

Estepp Energy, known for multi-unit brands like Little Caesars, is adding PJ's Coffee to its Kentucky convenience stores, marking a strategic expansion into specialty coffee.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Carl's Jr. Launches Pass on Jack Campaign to Rival

Carl's Jr. has launched a "Pass on Jack" marketing campaign rewarding loyalty members with a free Sourdough Star burger for driving past a Jack in the Box to reach a Carl's Jr. location- a direct shot at its California-based burger rival.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Houston TX Hot Chicken Expands Into the UK Market

Houston TX Hot Chicken has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to enter the UK market, with three locations set to open in 2026 and plans to scale to 50 locations nationally within three years.

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Jun 23, 2026

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On the Border Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Again

On The Border has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation less than 15 months after emerging from its first bankruptcy, leaving only five US franchise locations still operating as OTB Hospitality initiates an orderly wind-down of assets under court supervision.

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Jun 23, 2026