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Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks
October 24, 2025
Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…
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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen hires former Starbucks, Chipotle leaders
October 23, 2025
SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based fast casual chain, announced a significant expansion of its c-suite and executive team today, welcoming…
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Honeygrow opening 4 Jersey locations
October 22, 2025
Honeygrow, specializing in customizable stir-fries, salads and honeybars, is expanding its New Jersey footprint with the signing of five leases, bringing its…
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Smoothie King reports accelerated Q3 growth, menu innovation
October 22, 2025
Smoothie King reported strong growth and strategic menu expansion in the third quarter of 2025. It secured 32 store commitments in Q3, including multi-unit…
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Starbucks pilots assistant manager role
October 22, 2025
Starbucks is making a significant investment in store-level leadership with a pilot program for a dedicated assistant store manager role in North America…
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Playa Bowls planting flag in Canada
October 21, 2025
Playa Bowls has signed a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc. to launch its first international expansion, with plans to open over 160 shops…
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Veteran finance executive Earl Ellis named Panera Bread CFO
October 21, 2025
Panera Bread has appointed Earl Ellis as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
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Qdoba franchisee adding 20 locations to portfolio
October 20, 2025
Qdoba anounced that B Wild Investments through its affiliate 7 Star Restaurants has acquired 20 Qdoba restaurants in a move that significantly expands the…
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Denver's Chili Shack unveils franchise plan, targeting 100 locations
October 20, 2025
Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain serving Mexican-American fare smothered in signature green chile, has launched a national franchise opportunity…
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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
October 17, 2025
&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.
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Farmer Boys offers $100K rebate to drive multi-unit franchise growth
October 17, 2025
Farmer Boys, serving farm-fresh, made-to-order meals, has launched an area development agreement incentive program aimed at accelerating expansion by rewarding…
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Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix
October 16, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…
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Firehouse Subs hits 1,400 restaurants
October 16, 2025
Firehouse Subs, a restaurant chain founded by two former firefighter brothers, opened its 1,400th restaurant Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the…
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Jack in the Box selling Del Taco
October 16, 2025
Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…
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Teriyaki Madness debuts fully AI-generated ad campaign
October 15, 2025
Teriyaki Madness has launched what it says is the first fully AI-generated ad campaign in the fast casual restaurant industry, a move the company said slashes…
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Ovation launches platform to help restaurants tackle online reputation crises
October 15, 2025
In a world where a single bad review can sink a restaurant's reputation, Ovation has created a platform to help brands fight back. Featuring integrated online…
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El Pollo Loco opening 500th US location
October 14, 2025
El Pollo Loco is celebrating a major milestone, announcing the opening of its 500th restaurant in the U.S. The location, which opens Friday in Colorado…
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Ziggi's expanding Atlanta footprint
October 14, 2025
Denver-based Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty coffee and beverage franchise, will open its latest location Tuesday in Conyers, Georgia, at 1730 Highway 138.
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Shipley Do-Nuts launches 'Hot Glazed Guarantee'
October 14, 2025
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has launched a "Hot Glazed Guarantee," promising customers hot glazed donuts until 10 a.m. or later daily at nearly all of its…
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7 Brew opens 500th location
October 14, 2025
7 Brew Coffee, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, celebrated the opening of its 500th stand Saturday with a race-themed event in Toms River, New Jersey.
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