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Chicken Salad Chick awarded 100 franchise deals, opened 42 units in 2025
January 29, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick reported a record-breaking 2025, awarding nearly 100 franchise deals and opening 42 restaurants as it prepares to push further into the…
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Starbucks turnaround: Niccol’s "Back to Starbucks" plan ignites Q1 growth
January 29, 2026
Starbucks has officially shifted from defense to offense. During Wednesday's Q1 2026 earnings call, the company reported a 5% increase in global revenue to…
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Five Guys goes all in on AI
January 28, 2026
Five Guys is doubling down on artificial intelligence, expanding its partnership with SoundHound AI after the burger chain's automated ordering system…
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Chipotle doubling pace of 'new product launches,' chicken al pastor returning
January 27, 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back chicken al pastor for a limited time, marking the first move in an aggressive 2026 menu strategy that will see the…
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Dog Haus enters 15th year with record development pipeline
January 27, 2026
Dog Haus is marking its 15th anniversary with its largest expansion slate to date, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw triple-digit growth in…
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Original ChopShop reports 9th consecutive year of profitability
January 27, 2026
Original ChopShop reported record annual sales for 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of profitability as it prepares for a four-store expansion across…
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FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure debt
January 26, 2026
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of 18 restaurant concepts including Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…
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Steak ‘n Shake expands Iowa presence with tech-forward location
January 26, 2026
Ryan Winter expanded his footprint in the Des Moines area with the opening of his second Steak 'n Shake last week at 1045 S.E. Alice's Road. The…
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Captain D's expands UK presence
January 26, 2026
Captain D's is doubling down on its British expansion, opening its second U.K. location in Kent following what executives describe as an "exceptional…
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Par acquiring Bridg in $30M deal to unify guest data
January 26, 2026
Par Technology Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, from Cardlytics Inc. The deal, valued…
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Häagen-Dazs launches updated Sorbet Smoothie Collection
January 21, 2026
Häagen-Dazs has released a new-and-improved Sorbet Smoothie Collection. The drinks are made with the brand's signature sorbet, real fruit and juices, according…
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Chili Shack snags 1st franchisee
January 21, 2026
Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain known for its Mexican-American fare and green chili, has signed its first franchise agreement to develop three…
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Freddy’s adding 118 restaurants to US, Canada
January 20, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closed 2025 with record-breaking growth, signing 22 multi-unit development agreements to add 118 restaurants across…
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Roti Modern Mediterranean opening delivery-only location
January 20, 2026
Roti Modern Mediterranean is expanding its footprint in its home market with the opening of its first delivery-only location in Smyrna, Georgia. The move marks…
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Shake Shack hires chief commercial officer to oversee marketing, culinary, revenue
January 20, 2026
Shake Shack Inc. has hired Jim Taylor as its first chief commercial officer, a new position designed to oversee the company's marketing, culinary and revenue…
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Fresh Baguette opening 9th location
January 20, 2026
Fresh Baguette will open its ninth location on Jan. 28, marking the company's continued expansion across the Washington metropolitan area.
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How Matt’s Hot Dogs uses music to create the perfect vibe
January 19, 2026
Since founding Seattle-based Matt's Hot Dogs in 1992, Matt Jones has been passionate about staying independent and providing guests with a unique experience.
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3 friends launching Gyro City in Manhattan
January 19, 2026
Gyro City, a fast casual Greek concept, is hoping to elevate Manhattan, New York's street food scene with an emphasis on organic ingredients and traditional…
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Oakberry taps Qu’s unified commerce platform to anchor US expansion
January 16, 2026
Oakberry, which serves açaí and smoothies, has selected Qu's unified commerce platform to anchor its aggressive expansion into the United States.
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Lola Beans hires Jessie Bray as fractional chief operating officer
January 16, 2026
Lola Beans, a drive-thru beverage franchise specializing in handcrafted coffee and plant-based energy drinks, has named hospitality veteran Jessie Bray as its…
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