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Mendocino launches 'Come Graze a While' menu
February 23, 2026
Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-founded fast casual chain, will debut its first seasonal menu of the year on Feb. 24, featuring a selection of dishes…
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Greg Vojnovic leading franchise expansion at The Melt
February 23, 2026
The Melt, a California-based chain known for its "MeltBurger," has hired industry veteran Greg Vojnovic as head of franchising to lead its expansion beyond the…
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La Madeleine eyes accelerated growth following 'Ignite the Joy' turnaround
February 20, 2026
French-inspired bakery-cafe la Madeleine is entering 2026 with its strongest expansion pipeline in nearly a decade, following a year of operational…
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Family owned Mickey’s Deli opening 2nd location after 70 years
February 19, 2026
Mickey's Deli, a 70-year-old brand in California, has opened a second location North Redondo Beach.
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Jeff's Bagel Run sprinting past 30 units
February 19, 2026
Jeff's Bagel Run is leaping past the 30-location milestone this month, announcing a four-shop expansion that pushes the Florida-born brand into the Alabama and…
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Philadelphia-based Spread Bagelry entering Atlanta
February 18, 2026
Philadelphia-based Spread Bagelry is bringing its honey-boiled, wood-fired bagels to Buckhead next month, marking the brand's first entry into the Atlanta…
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Las Palapas taps Paytronix for digital overhaul, adds mobile app
February 17, 2026
San Antonio-based Tex-Mex chain Las Palapas is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a digital overhaul, partnering with Paytronix to launch a new mobile app…
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bb.q Chicken streamlines operations via Deliverect
February 17, 2026
bb.q Chicken, a Korean fried chicken franchise, has implemented Deliverect's digital ordering and menu management platform across its more than 250 U.S.
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Capriotti's launches '50-50-50' franchise incentive program
February 16, 2026
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is marking its 50th anniversary with a major expansion push and a new incentive program for franchise partners following a year of…
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Pokeworks gearing up for expansion
February 16, 2026
Pokeworks reported record-breaking performance for 2025, driven by an 18% expansion of its store system and the highest guest satisfaction ratings in the…
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Fuego Tortilla Grill opening in Louisiana
February 16, 2026
Texas-based Fuego Tortilla Grill is crossing state lines to bring its "más es más" philosophy to Louisiana when it opens March 3 in Baton Rouge. The fast…
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Urban Plates expands grass-fed burger lineup
February 16, 2026
Urban Plates is expanding its grass-fed burger lineup with the introduction of three new chef-crafted burgers, Bacon Cheeseburger, Avocado Cheeseburger and…
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The Melt doubling in Southern California
February 16, 2026
The Melt, known for its "World's Meltiest Burger," is open eight Southern California locations in 2026, more than doubling its footprint in the region.
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Kelli Valade tapped to lead Women’s Foodservice Forum
February 13, 2026
Kelli Valade, a veteran food industry executive with a resume spanning some of the nation's largest dining chains, has been tapped to lead the Women's…
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T-Pain drops Buffalo Wild Wings-themed anthem to promote LTO
February 12, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings is turning up the volume on date night, recruiting Grammy-winning artist T-Pain to serenade fans with a new anthem dedicated to the brand's…
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard names Todd Paladini as CIO
February 11, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Todd Paladini as its first chief information officer, a position created to modernize the chain's…
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Currito opening 11 locations in 2026
February 11, 2026
Currito, known for globally inspired bowls and smoothies, is entering 2026 with significant momentum following a year of record franchise sales and operational…
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Starbird appoints Greg Levin as CEO
February 10, 2026
Starbird has appointed former BJ's Restaurants CEO Greg Levin as its new chief executive officer and board member to spearhead the brand's national expansion…
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Wonder acquires NYC's Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
February 10, 2026
Mealtime platform Wonder has acquired Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, a move aimed at scaling the New York City brand across its digital and physical ecosystem.
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Toast, Instacart partnership to 'bridge gap between digital marketplaces, physical storefronts'
February 10, 2026
Restaurant tech giant Toast and grocery delivery provider Instacart are working together to bridge the gap between digital marketplaces and physical…
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