Dunn Brothers Coffee Warms Up Winter with a New Lineup of Beverages, Beans and Baked Goods: Dunn Brothers Coffee is introducing a limited-time lineup of protein-forward beverages and food items available Monday, January 5 through Sunday, March 22.
The brand-new Iced Vanilla Pistachio Protein Latte blends sweet vanilla with a subtle salty pistachio finish, while the Maple Caramel Protein Latte balances warm maple notes with buttery caramel. Both beverages are made with Collagen Peptides, which deliver up to 18 grams of additional protein per drink to fuel even the busiest winter days.
In addition to the new lattes, Dunn Brothers is adding Kodiak Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal and Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal to its limited-time menu. Each offering packs 14 grams of protein, while the new Cinnamon Chip Mini Muffin adds a perfectly spiced, bite-sized treat to round out the seasonal lineup and is available individually or in a bundle of three.
Proforma Holiday Tradition Brightens Season for Children at Providence House & Joshua House: Proforma recently hosted its annual holiday parties at its support centers in Tampa, Florida, and Cleveland, Ohio, combining seasonal celebrations with community giving. As part of the events, Support Center Team Members participated in holiday wish lists benefiting local children in need.
“For several years now, Proforma has partnered with Providence House in Cleveland, Ohio, and Joshua House in Tampa, Florida, to support children in our communities,” said Kathy Mayo, Vice President of Human Resources at Proforma. “These organizations provide shelter, stability, and care to children facing crisis situations. Our annual wish list drives are a meaningful way for the Proforma Family to help make the holidays a little brighter for them.”
Since 1981, Providence House has provided safe shelter to children newborn through twelve years old who are living in unstable situations in the Greater Cleveland Area, along with support services for relatives to help keep families together. Joshua House provides a safe, nurturing, family-like environment for children in the Tampa Bay Community with the goal of helping children heal and find placement permanency.
No Butts About It! Retro Fitness is Offering Three Months Free, So Get Your Butt in the Gym: Retro Fitness is kicking off 2026 with one clear message: No butts about it— get your butt in the gym.
From Tuesday, December 30 through Monday, February 2, new members can score three months free with promo code EPIC, giving them every reason to stop making excuses and start working on their favorite asset. Whether it’s lifting it, tightening it, or showing it off, Retro Fitness is making the new year all about results and confidence.
The Designery expands its North Carolina presence with new North Charlotte showroom: The Designery will celebrate the grand opening of its new North Charlotte location on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at the showroom located in Cornelius.
The Designery North Charlotte is locally owned and operated by business partners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox, who bring complementary backgrounds in leadership, operations, real estate and customer-focused service to their new venture. "Our goal is to build a design center that clients trust as a long-term partner for their homes and projects," Preciado said.
The grand opening celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Guests will enjoy lunch from local restaurants while touring the new showroom. The event will conclude with raffle giveaways, including gift baskets from vendor partners and a $1,000 grand prize gift card to be applied toward a project with The Designery North Charlotte.
The Human Bean Drops New Drinks and Happy Hour to Match Resolution Vibes: The Human Bean is powering up 2026 with a trio of drinks designed for how you want to live this year — whether it’s chasing that post-workout protein hit, needing clean energy to get past the 2pm slump, or just wanting something that tastes like a decadence in a cup.
"Our customers aren't one-dimensional, and these New Year drinks aren’t either," says Claire Mealy, Senior Manager of Innovation at The Human Bean. "These releases are all about meeting customers where they are in 2026 — their goals, their mood, and their fuel for the day. They’re all highly customizable, which means ice, heat, protein, sugar-forward or sugar-free are all on the table."
And because Mondays: Every Monday in January is Happy Hour at The Human Bean! Get $1 off any food or drink order from 12pm to 5pm at all locations across the U.S. Start the week right, save some cash, and bring a friend to try all that The Human Bean is serving up to recharge the season (and the year ahead).
Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha: Twin Peaks, the ultimate sports lodge, is returning to Omaha with a new location set to open at 313 N 179th Street in Village Pointe. Backed by Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, the expansion reflects the brand’s continued investment in key Midwest markets.
The lodge will feature made-from-scratch food, wall-to-wall TVs, and a 64-tap beer lineup split between two full-service bars. This new opening marks the brand’s return to the state for the first time in several years. Details on opening events and celebrations will be announced in the coming weeks.
Development is led by Wichita-based 3B Lodge, owned by brothers Brent and Brad Steven and CFO Brian Carduff. The franchise group brings deep Midwest hospitality experience, operating multiple Twin Peaks locations in Kansas and Missouri, along with a successful portfolio of restaurant and entertainment concepts through Steven Hospitality Group.
Lola Beans Franchisee Scales From 15 to 120 Texas Units: Lola Beans franchisees Kirk and Coleen Jeter have expanded their initial 15-unit deal to 120-plus locations in Texas. Five-year-old Lola Beans is a drive-thru brand that sells coffee, Lola Colas infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks.
The Jeter Group, which operates multiple Wingstop and Crumbl stores in Maryland and North Carolina, plans to launch four to six Lola Beans units each year. QSR Magazine quoted Coleen Jeter as praising Lola Beans for its “strong culture, low labor, powerful unit economics.” The first Texas location is expected to open in the second quarter of 2026, with additional sites planned for rapid rollout starting within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
