Happy Joe’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Happy Joe’s, Mr. Mac’s, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, and Super Bowl Deals lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending February 4, 2024.

1) Happy Joe’s Shares the Love with Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Everyone has a Valentine this year – at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream! The beloved pizza brand is bringing back its heart-shaped pizza so guests can feel (and taste) the love from Thursday, Feb. 1, through Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.

2) Mr. Mac’s Celebrates Over 1 Million Orders and 13 Years of Success
Mr. Mac’s, the beloved fast-casual restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, is thrilled to announce the celebration of a significant milestone – over 1 Million Orders since opening its doors in the fall of 2010. Founded by siblings Valerie Anderson and Patrick Cain, Mr. Mac’s quickly became a local favorite with its unique concept of 21 signature gourmet mac and cheese options made and baked to order.

3) Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Celebrates National Pizza Day With $10 Large Cheese Pizza
Pizza lovers, it is time to mangia at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, owned by BurgerFi International. Anthony’s is celebrating National Pizza Day on Friday, February 9, with a Large Cheese Pizza for only $10!

4) Super Bowl Deals from Leading Restaurant Brands
Twin Peaks, Bar Louie, The Greene Turtle, Toppers Pizza, Newk’s Eatery, Bad Daddy’s and more!

5) Savory Adds South Block to Its Powerhouse Portfolio
Fire up the block party! Savory announced has entered into a growth partnership with South Block to fuel the expansion of the popular, healthy-for-you concept. Amir Mostafavi, founder and CEO of South Block, will continue on as CEO and steersman post-acquisition. The Virginia-based brand specializes in made-to-order smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, and cold-pressed juices.

6) Zaxby’s Doubles Down for Big Game With BOGO Boneless Wings Offer
Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s is celebrating the Big Game weekend with a special “Buy One, Get One Free” offer on 10 Boneless Wings tossed in one of Zaxby’s eight signature sauces. Starting at $9.69, this two-for-one in-app and online deal will make Zaxby’s guests’ the quarterback of any game day party. The offer is valid Saturday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 11 via Zax Rewardz while supplies last.

7) Sedona Taphouse Grows to 18 Locations and Announces the First Sedona Taphouse & Brewery
Sedona Taphouse, a Southwest-inspired, full-service restaurant and taphouse, and parent company DJB Hospitality are proud to announce their continued expansion in 2024 with 2 new franchised restaurants including their first-ever in-house brewery.

8) Marco’s Pizza Awards 86 Franchises Fueling Strategic Development and Expansion
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, closes out 2023 amid an impressive development year awarding 86 franchises and opening nearly 80 new stores. These achievements have set the stage for considerable expansion in 2024 with company leadership identifying more than 4,000 potential U.S. locations in addition to vast international opportunity that is catching the attention of operators and the investment sector looking to grow and diversify their portfolios.

9) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Second Idaho Location
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, has officially opened in Star, Idaho, marking the brand’s second location in the state. The restaurant is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duos Travis and Alyssa Trask and Boris and Laurie Ilic, who brought Mountain Mike’s Pizza to the Gem State in 2022 with the opening of the Meridian-North Eagle Road location.

10) Heritage Restaurant Brands Strengthens Leadership Team in Anticipation of Continued Unit Growth
Heritage Restaurant Brands has appointed Ryan Cavanaugh as Vice President of Information Technology and promoted Rachel Mansell to Controller. This announcement from Heritage, the franchisor of three brands, is directly correlated with the rapid expansion of its Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch franchise. Cavanaugh is equipped with an in-depth knowledge of tech within restaurant operations, with past leadership positions at Round Table Pizza, Olive Garden and Black Angus Steakhouse. Mansell, whose most recent role was with Wells Fargo Advisors, joined Heritage in May of 2022 and was named Controller in 2023.

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