by anne | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog, Franchise Opportunity Research
Sunny Street comps and traffic have both been up despite a challenging year, and Summer 2026 boasted a record week in sales. In a recent FSR Magazine interview, our Sunny Street Café President Mike Stasko Jr. dives into the “why” behind this growth-surge, along with...
by katie | Oct 7, 2025 | Franchise Opportunity Research
Pancakes are having a moment, delighting modern diners with builds that feature unexpected textural play and tap into warm nostalgia. Sunny Street Café lands on the ideal flavor profile with its Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes, a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes...
by katie | Oct 7, 2025 | Franchise Opportunity Research
It’s a challenging time for breakfast. As consumers, dogged by inflation in pretty much every aspect of their lives, try to manage their expenses, many seem to be skipping breakfast or eating it at home: Breakfast visits to quick-service chains were down by nearly 9%...
by katie | Oct 7, 2025 | Franchise Opportunity Research
We received so many great responses to this question that we’re running a Part 2. (Find part 1 here.) Choosing to add or switch to a new brand involves multiple factors, each critical to long-term success—some more than others, depending on which factors matter most...
by katie | Oct 7, 2025 | Franchise Opportunity Research
Handhelds have entered the dining room as experience plays a more crucial role than ever for guests. At this year’s National Restaurant Association Show, some of the industry’s leading executives stopped by FSR and QSR magazine’s booth to chat about the landscape—what...
by katie | Oct 7, 2025 | Franchise Opportunity Research
With hospitality running through his veins, Mike Stasko Jr. has spent over two decades immersed in every layer of the restaurant business. As a founder, Mike’s involvement with Sunny Street Café dates back to its inception in 2007, when the family-driven breakfast and...
