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Qdoba opens 800th location
June 26, 2025
Qdoba has opened its 800th location in North Miami Beach, Florida, marking a significant step toward its goal of doubling its footprint to 1,600 restaurants by…
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Fuego Tortilla launches watermelon margarita
June 26, 2025
Fuego Tortilla Grill, a fast casual concept inspired by Mexican flavors and the spirit of Texas, is cooling things down and cranking up the flavor with the…
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Wonder serving TikTok star's cupcakes, salad
June 26, 2025
Melissa Ben-Ishay, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and founder of Baked by Melissa, has partnered with Wonder to offer her Rainbow Kale Salad and…
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Cheba Hut plants flag in Cowboy State
June 25, 2025
After over two decades of support from Wyoming sub lovers crossing state lines to get their sandwich fixes, Cheba Hut is bringing its sandwiches into fans…
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Juice It Up entering Nevada
June 25, 2025
Juice It Up, a smoothie, juice and açaí bowl chain, is entering Nevada thanks to an agreement with Marine Corps officer and local franchisee Sukhbir Toor to…
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FiiZ Drinks making Canadian debut with 100-store deal
June 24, 2025
FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-based specialty soda shop, has announced its expansion into Canada through a 100-store development agreement over the next decade with…
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SpotOn launches app to help independent restaurants beat third-party fees
June 23, 2025
SpotOn, a restaurant management system, has launched GoTo Place, a mobile-first ordering app designed to help independent restaurants drive direct orders…
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Restaurant AI adoption remains on the back burner
June 23, 2025
Although a majority of restaurant executives plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence, adoption is slow going, according to a Deloitte…
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Atlanta's Cinnaholic rolling into NYC
June 23, 2025
Cinnaholic, a plant-based bakery known for its customizable cinnamon rolls, is available in New York City thanks to the store's first digital storefront that…
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Birdcall launches app-less rewards program
June 23, 2025
Birdcall is launching Birdcall Rewards — an app-less loyalty program designed to reward guests with every bite. Powered by Birdcall's proprietary POS…
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Bubbakoo's Burritos sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners
June 20, 2025
Thompson Street Capital Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, has acquired Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey-based franchisor of fast-casual…
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HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs
June 19, 2025
Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…
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LEAD Dallas kicking off in July
June 19, 2025
LEAD, a leadership development platform, is bringing an evening of insights and genuine connection to Dallas, July 9 as part of LEAD Dallas, an event designed…
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Pokeworks updates tech stack with Qu
June 19, 2025
Pokeworks, which has 73 locations in 20 U.S. states, Taiwan and Canada, has partnered with Qu, a provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, to upgrade…
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&pizza gets first franchisee with sale of 3 restaurants
June 18, 2025
Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of…
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6 key trends shaping the future of commerce in 2025
June 17, 2025
To meet evolving consumer expectations, retailers and restaurants must prioritize convenience and personalization, according to the 2025 Commerce Experience…
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Local Kitchens expanding to LA with Studio City opening
June 17, 2025
Local Kitchens, a fast casual restaurant brand known for its collaborations with chefs, will open its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on July 2.
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Miso's robot fry cooks get a boost from Roboworx
June 17, 2025
Miso Robotics, a provider of restaurant technology and AI kitchen automation, including Flippy Fry Station robots in Jack in the Box and White Castle, has…
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Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO
June 17, 2025
Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.
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Tiki Taco triples footprint with Bikky guest insights
June 17, 2025
Tiki Taco, specializing in Southern California-style tacos and burritos, is tripling its footprint to nine locations by fall 2025, attributing significant…
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