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Shake Shack CFO stepping down, company reaffirms 2025 financial outlook
November 25, 2025
Shake Shack Inc. Chief Financial Officer Katherine Fogertey will step down, effective March 4, 2026, according to a company press release that also reiterated…
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Smashburger launches 'flavor-driven rebrand'
November 25, 2025
Smashburger has unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign and refreshed visual identity, emphasizing a renewed commitment to great taste, variety and value, said…
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Guaca Go unveils 'Florida Fresh Mex' menu
November 24, 2025
Guaca Go, founded in South Florida, has launched a "Florida Fresh Mex" menu, a culinary refresh aimed at cementing its regional identity and elevating its…
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Chef Michael Symon serving holiday LTOs at Kitchen Works
November 20, 2025
James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Symon is bringing a taste of gourmet holiday cheer to workplaces nationwide with his limited-edition Festive Dark…
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Potbelly names Jennifer Durham SVP franchising, development
November 20, 2025
Potbelly has hired Jennifer Durham to be senior vice president of franchising and development. She will accelerate franchise recruitment and overseeing market…
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Former Popeyes, Krispy Kreme executive leading Jersey Mike's international growth
November 20, 2025
Jersey Mike's Subs has named Andrew "Andy" Skehan as president of international. The restaurant industry veteran will spearhead the company's global expansion…
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Shake Shack testing robot deliveries in Chicago
November 19, 2025
Shake Shack is partnering with Coco Robotics to introduce autonomous, zero-emission robot delivery service for its customers in Chicago, facilitated through…
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Nominations open for 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch
November 19, 2025
Nominations are open for the 25 Fast Casual Brands to Watch special report, which highlights the most promising new concepts in the restaurant industry.
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Wagamama USA hires Jonathan Rohland to lead culinary operations
November 19, 2025
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant brand, has hired Jonathan Rohland as senior director of culinary operations to oversee menu innovation, culinary operations…
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Starbucks self-order kiosks arrive in Seoul
November 18, 2025
Starbucks Korea has debuted two self-order kiosks at its Myeong-dong branch in central Seoul.
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Panera CEO unveils 'RISE' strategy to change company trajectory
November 18, 2025
Panera Bread CEO Paul Carbone has revealed an ambitious transformation plan, "Panera RISE," in hopes of guiding the company's next phase of growth and…
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Clay Dover leaving Velvet Taco
November 18, 2025
Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover is leaving Velvet Taco to take on a new opportunity.
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Haven Hot Chicken announces franchise expansion, signs 25 commitments
November 13, 2025
After opening its first location four years ago in Connecticut, Haven Hot Chicken is launching a franchise program, signing commitments for over 25 locations…
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Garden Catering to open 9th location
November 13, 2025
Garden Catering, a family-owned chicken nugget chain that has served fans since 1978, is opening next week at the Heights Crossing development in Darien…
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AI technology transforms Shipley Donuts’ online ordering
November 13, 2025
Shipley Do-Nuts has rolled out an online ordering system powered by artificial intelligence from the technology company Saivory, designed to streamline…
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Qu, MarginEdge integrate to give restaurants daily profitability insights
November 12, 2025
Restaurant software providers MarginEdge and Qu have integrated their platforms to give restaurant operators daily, real-time profitability insights powered by…
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Kea AI unveils text-message ordering for restaurants
November 12, 2025
Kea AI, a provider of restaurant Voice AI, has launched Text AI, a conversational messaging feature allowing restaurant guests to interact directly with the…
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Dave & Buster's adds 100 menu items
November 12, 2025
Dave & Buster's is debuting its most extensive menu revamp in company history, rolling out over 100 food and beverage items alongside the return of several…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Milpitas, California
November 11, 2025
Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Milpitas, California. The fast casual restaurant opened Nov. 8 within The Fields mixed-use complex and across from…
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Sweetgreen launches macro-tracking tool, expands protein options
November 11, 2025
Sweetgreen is embracing the consumer shift toward high-protein diets by launching a macronutrient-tracking tool across its digital platforms and highlighting…
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