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WOWorks names James Walker chief growth officer, promotes Nolan Woods to COO
May 28, 2026
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup, has hired James Walker as chief…
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Hot Head Burritos Founder Ray Wiley dies
May 27, 2026
Ray Wiley, the founder and CEO of fast casual chain Hot Head Burritos, has died at the age of 60.
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7% of restaurant guests drive up to 50% of order volume
May 27, 2026
A mere 7% of a restaurant's guest base can drive up to half of its total order volume, according to "The Regulars Report 2026," a joint study released this…
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Cousins Subs promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of marketing
May 27, 2026
Cousins Subs promoted industry veteran Maja Gettrust to vice president of Marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, creative development, media, loyalty…
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Huey Magoo’s signs 10-unit Kansas City-area development deal
May 27, 2026
Orlando, Florida-based Huey Magoo's signed a 10-unit development agreement with Wichita, Kansas-based Midwest Restaurant Group to expand its brand throughout…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Paris Baguette continue expansion with upcoming openings
May 26, 2026
Paris Baguette and Chicken Salad Chick have announced restaurant openings scheduled within the next 10 days as both brands continue their U.S. expansion…
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Report: 61% of restaurant workers are skipping meals due to financial stress
May 26, 2026
Instant Financial and the Center for Generational Kinetics released a 2026 report titled "Underserved: The Financial Reality of America's Hourly Restaurant…
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Beharry Group brings Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to Caribbean
May 22, 2026
International conglomerate Beharry Group of Georgetown, Guyana, has signed a master franchise agreement with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to develop and…
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Jeff’s Bagel Run, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice scoop up summer collaboration
May 22, 2026
Jeff's Bagel Run has partnered with Jeremiah's Italian Ice for a limited-time "Ice Cream Summer" menu featuring specialty cream cheeses and beverages available…
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Smalls Sliders debuts first-ever loaded fries, 2 dessert shakes
May 21, 2026
Smalls Sliders has launched its first-ever Loaded Fries and two hand-spun dessert shakes, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding, available for a limited time at…
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Clean Juice launches Sparkler drinks amid refresher boom
May 21, 2026
Clean Juice has entered the growing refresher beverage category with the limited-time launch of Sparklers, a line of sparkling fruit-based drinks made with…
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Smashburger builds executive bench with CMO hire
May 21, 2026
Smashburger has hired Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer. The move comes as the company continues to build nationwide momentum.
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Blaze Pizza partners with Folds of Honor for Memorial Day fundraiser
May 20, 2026
Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every 11-inch pizza sold at participating U.S. locations on May 25 to support military and first responder families, according…
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Powerhouse Dynamics’ Open Kitchen to eliminate execution errors during menu rollouts
May 20, 2026
As fast-casual brands increasingly rely on seasonal offerings and limited-time menu innovations to drive customer traffic, Powerhouse Dynamics is introducing…
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Habit Burger debuts in Humboldt County with Eureka opening
May 20, 2026
Habit Burger & Grill, part of Yum! Brands' portfolio, has expanded into Humboldt County, California, with the opening of a Eureka restaurant.
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Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates
May 20, 2026
Fast-casual sandwich chain Penn Station East Coast Subs has rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a broader growth strategy focused on franchise…
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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks enters Washington DC with multi-unit franchise deal
May 19, 2026
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, a fast-casual concept known for its authentic West Philly flavors, has signed its first franchise agreement in Washington, D.C. The…
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Chicken Salad Chick signs 25-unit development deal in New York
May 18, 2026
Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick has signed a 25-unit franchise agreement for Upstate New York — Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the Upper Hudson…
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Rōti Modern Mediterranean launches London ghost kitchens, expands Atlanta footprint
May 18, 2026
Rōti Modern Mediterranean has opened four ghost kitchens in the United Kingdom and suburban Atlanta as part of its continued expansion strategy. The brand…
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Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration
May 15, 2026
Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…
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