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DoorDash launches relief program to address higher gas prices
March 24, 2026
San Francisco-based DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program aimed at offsetting rising gasoline costs for its delivery drivers, known as Dashers.
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Handel’s Ice Cream hires Naveen Dasa as CFO
March 23, 2026
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.
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Cheba Hut to open 7th Las Vegas location
March 23, 2026
Cheba Hut, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced it will open its seventh Las Vegas location March 29 at 6485 N. Durango Drive in Centennial Hills.
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Walk-On’s partners with Cole Swindell, plans Nashville location
March 20, 2026
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has expanded its franchise efforts by teaming up with Jamie Daniel of Daniel Hospitality Group, according to a company press release.
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bb.q Chicken updates rewards program
March 20, 2026
Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.
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Bonchon hires Blas Escarcega as chief development officer
March 20, 2026
Bonchon, a global Korean fried chicken chain, has named industry veteran Blas Escarcega as its chief development officer to spearhead the brand's aggressive…
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Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling joins Portillo’s as chief development officer
March 19, 2026
Portillo's has named Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling chief development officer. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the company said she will oversee development, real…
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La Madeleine opens 1st Tennessee restaurant
March 19, 2026
La Madeleine opened its first Tennessee restaurant March 18 at 105 Legacy Pointe Blvd. in Mt. Juliet. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting are scheduled for…
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Square report: Neighborhood customers generate 6 times more revenue for local businesses
March 18, 2026
Community "regulars" are key profit drivers for local businesses, generating six times more revenue than transient customers through higher tips and repeat…
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Beef costs jump 32%, burger prices rise 14% since 2023
March 18, 2026
Hamburger menu prices increased 14% from January 2023 to December 2025, while federal Food Away From Home inflation rose about 13% during the same period…
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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
March 17, 2026
Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…
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Bambu opens inside Colorado Walmart Supercenter
March 17, 2026
Just over a month after announcing a partnership with Walmart stores, Vietnamese dessert chain Bambu has opened a inside a Walmart Supercenter in Westminster…
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Clementine’s Ice Cream secures $6M for expansion
March 17, 2026
Clementine's Ice Cream landed $6 million in funding to support its national expansion strategy. Next Phase Capital, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, led…
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WaBa Grill reports 10% increase in systemwide sales
March 16, 2026
WaBa Grill closed 2025 with strong systemwide performance, including 7.1% in same-store sales growth. The momentum has continued into 2026, as the Anaheim…
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Port of Subs franchisee opens 1st of 14 additional units
March 16, 2026
Franchisees Shane and Kirstin Shaw opened their first Port of Subs restaurant on Feb. 3 at 1316 S. Sossaman Road. in Mesa, Arizona. The Shaws plan to develop…
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McAlister’s Deli continues expansion, operators to open 265 restaurants by 2032
March 13, 2026
McAlister's Deli, headquartered in Atlanta, is expanding its presence in 2026, striking multi-unit franchise development agreements in Alabama, Florida…
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Blaze Pizza partners with Reality Based Group for mystery shopping
March 13, 2026
Reality Based Group and Blaze Pizza have entered a partnership to implement a mystery shopping program across the restaurant chain's franchise locations…
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&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings
March 12, 2026
&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…
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Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey
March 12, 2026
Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…
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