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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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Chili Shack promotes Elizabeth Orona to COO
March 12, 2026
Chili Shack, a Denver-based chain known for its green chili-smothered Mexican-American fare, has appointed Elizabeth Orona as chief operating officer to lead…
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Everytable launches national franchise program
March 12, 2026
Los Angeles-based Everytable, a mission-driven food company with 35 units, has launched a core franchise program seeking single- and multi-unit operators to…
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Panera expands caffeinated, caffeine-free options
March 12, 2026
Panera Bread has launched two beverage lines, Frescas and Energy Refreshers, introducing four flavors infused with real fruit. The launch comes alongside a new…
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Toast releases Q4 trends report, February price monitor
March 11, 2026
Toast has released its Q4 2025 Restaurant Trends Report and the February 2026 Menu Price Monitor.
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Roger Berkowitz returns to Logan Airport with fast casual seafood concept
March 10, 2026
Roger Berkowitz, the former face of the Legal Sea Foods empire, is returning to his roots at Boston Logan International Airport.
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7 Brew coming to Arkansas Walmarts
March 10, 2026
7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage chain, is entering the retail market with a line of ready-to-drink canned coffees launching in Walmart stores across Arkansas.
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Jeff's Bagel Run awards 24 franchise units across 5 markets
March 10, 2026
Jeff's Bagel Run has awarded 24 franchise units across Atlanta, Chicago, Greenville, Raleigh and Orlando, according to a press release.
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Brooklyn Dumpling partners with social media influencer
March 10, 2026
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed a multi-year partnership and investment deal with viral food critic Keith Lee, marking the first time the food creator has…
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Starbucks launches tiered loyalty program to boost engagement
March 10, 2026
Starbucks Coffee Company launched a reimagined loyalty program on Tuesday, introducing a three-tiered structure designed to increase personalized value for its…
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Blaze Pizza offers BOGO for $3.14 on Pi Day
March 9, 2026
Blaze Pizza will honor Pi Day with a BOGO offer. On March 14, guests can purchase one 11-inch pizza and get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for…
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GoTo Foods CEO declares rebranding a success
March 9, 2026
Two years after rebranding from Focus Brands, Atlanta-based GoTo Foods CEO Omer Gajial said unifying the company's seven foodservice brands under a single…
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Gong cha takes control of 170 US franchises
March 9, 2026
Global bubble tea brand Gong cha has acquired the rights to 170 U.S. locations from a master franchisee, a move the company says will bring its regional…
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&pizza launches protein-forward menu
March 6, 2026
&pizza, and its sister company Tijuana Flats, owned by Latitude Food Group, have put a protein-forward menu across both brands to better serve guests…
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WaBa Grill names Afshin Compani president, COO
March 6, 2026
WaBa Grill, a Southern California-based rice bowl chain, has promoted industry veteran Afshin Compani to president and chief operating officer.
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Fuku planting Florida flag
March 5, 2026
Fuku, a fried chicken restaurant founded by chef David Chang, will open its first standalone location next week in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Blaze Pizza partners with Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again Season 2'
March 5, 2026
Blaze Pizza has introduced the Sweet Heat pizza in partnership with Marvel Television as "Daredevil: Born Again Season 2" is set to stream on Disney+ beginning…
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A tale of 2 Mike’s: Jersey Mike’s franchisee adds Mike’s Red Tacos to portfolio
March 5, 2026
When it comes to franchising, Mike seems to know Mike. Michael McGuire, a Minnesota operator who runs dozens of Jersey Mike's Subs locations, has signed on to…
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Gringo’s Tex-Mex, Jimmy Changas rolling out Ziosk to streamline checkout
March 2, 2026
Gringo's Tex-Mex and Jimmy Changas are streamlining checkout, increasing loyalty program participation and improving customer service by rolling out Ziosk's…
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