Fatburger beefs up its Florida footprint with 40 new locations, while Wendy’s goes global with plans for 190 new restaurants across Italy and Armenia. Lou Malnati’s teamed up with Portillo’s for the ultimate Chicago-style mashup. Here’s a bite-sized look at the latest headlines shaking up the foodservice scene this month.
franchise news
- FAT Brands Inc. signed a development deal with existing franchisee Whole Factor Inc. to open 40 additional Fatburger locations across Florida over the next 10 years.
- The Wendy's Company announced two new franchise agreements that will open 190 new Wendy's restaurants across Italy and Armenia. Wendy's aims to reach 2,000 international restaurants by 2028.
- Turquoise Wine Bar welcomed its first-ever franchisee. The new Phoenix location is the first of several planned franchise launches across the U.S.
- Rock N’ Roll Sushi signed a multi-unit development deal to expand its footprint in Nashville, Tenn.
Brittany Broski poses for new Torchy's Tacos campaign.marketing
- Lou Malnati's partnered with Portillo's to bring Chicagoans a "Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza" to celebrate National Hot Dog Day on July 16. The deep-dish pizza included chopped-up hot dogs and the seven ingredients found in a classic Chicago-style hot dog, Portillo's said: mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt.
- Torchy's Tacos partnered with internet personality Brittany Broski to headline its "Break Up With Boring Bowls" campaign. The campaign includes LTO collab “The Broski Bowl.”
milestones
- Louisville, Ky.-based Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrated 10 years in business with "a special anniversary priced menu of your favorites from 2015,” per franchisees Jeff and Lisa Wilkins.
- Chicken finger concept Guthrie's is celebrating its 60th anniversary on July 31st.
