Tony Roma's Announces Return to China with Shenzhen Flagship and Strategic Expansion Partnership

Tony Roma's today [May 14, 2026] announced its return to China through a strategic brand licensing deal that will introduce a new prototype experience beginning with a flagship location in Shenzhen, followed by a second location in Shanghai.

The Shenzhen flagship is scheduled to open in Q3 and serve as a showcase for the next evolution of the Tony Roma’s brand combining the company’s signature American barbecue heritage with elevated design, technology integration, and localized hospitality tailored for the Chinese consumer market.

The expansion marks Tony Roma’s reentry into...

Chicken Salad Chick Signs Landmark 25-Unit Development Deal in New York

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date, securing a 25-unit deal set to introduce the brand's signature hospitality and made-from-scratch chicken salad to communities across upstate New York. The agreement marks a major milestone in Chicken Salad Chick's nationwide expansion and reflects the brand's continued momentum as it enters new markets.

The restaurants will be developed across several key markets in the state, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Upper Hudson Valley. The deal is backed by...

White Castle Brings the Bacon to Freezer Aisles Nationwide

It’s been said, “You’ve got to give the people what they want,” and this spring White Castle is doing exactly that, broadening the availability of its new Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider to more freezer aisles across the country.

White Castle first introduced the Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider last year as part of a retail variety pack available only in Walmart stores. The new Slider proved so popular that White Castle introduced it in January as a stand-alone item at CVS...

Wendy’s Unveils “Project Fresh” to Drive Growth and Elevate Brand Value

Looking to enhance its brand after a disappointing valuation, The Wendy's Company has unveiled Project Fresh. According to the Board of Directors, this strategic plan is designed to accelerate profitability and enhance shareholder value.

"Wendy's Board of Directors and management team are dissatisfied with the current valuation of the Company and have been working to put the Company on the right path to create value for our franchisees, employees and shareholders," said Chairman of the Board, Art Winkleblack. "Execution is underway and we are confident that Project F