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Flo Rida becomes equity partner in Beyond Juicery + Eatery
July 27, 2026
Beyond Juicery + Eatery has added Grammy-nominated recording artist and entrepreneur Flo Rida as an equity stakeholder in a multimillion-dollar deal aimed at…
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Qu launches Qu Pay to unify restaurant payments and guest data
July 27, 2026
Qu, a commerce platform for enterprise quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has launched Qu Pay, an embedded payment solution that combines processing…
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AI is rewriting the rules of restaurant strategy — here's how to keep up
July 27, 2026
Consumer behavior is shifting. Privacy expectations are tightening. Data regulations are evolving by the month. For restaurant leaders trying to make smart…
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HTeaO reports Q2 growth with 10 openings, LTO launches, community initiatives
July 27, 2026
Fort Worth, Texas-based HTeaO closed out the second quarter of 2026 with 10 store openings, limited-time beverage launches and ongoing community support…
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Nick the Greek opens second Stockton restaurant
July 24, 2026
Nick the Greek has opened its second restaurant in Stockton, California, boosting its presence in San Joaquin County.
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Birdcall signs 5-unit franchise deal for Indianapolis
July 24, 2026
Denver-based Birdcall has signed a franchise agreement to open five restaurants in the Indianapolis area, marking the first step in the chicken chain's Midwest…
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Nominations closing soon for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
July 23, 2026
Time is running out to nominate catering industry leaders for the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, with submissions closing July 28.
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Your Pie drives 2026 growth with data analytics, menu innovation
July 23, 2026
Fast casual pizza brand Your Pie is continuing its 2026 expansion and menu development following major technology upgrades last year. The Ischia…
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Ziggi's Coffee names Stacey Pool chief growth officer
July 23, 2026
Ziggi's Coffee has named Stacey Pool as its new chief growth officer, a newly created leadership role based at the company's headquarters in Mead, Colorado.
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Angry Chickz prepares for first Pennsylvania opening
July 23, 2026
Sherman Oaks, California-based Angry Chickz will open its first Pennsylvania restaurant July 31 at 152 S. Wyoming Ave., in Kingston, marking the Sherman Oaks…
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Beyond Juicery + Eatery opens third Georgia location
July 23, 2026
Beyond Juicery + Eatery will open its third Georgia restaurant July 25 at 4060 Peachtree Road NE in Brookhaven. The location is owned and operated by…
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Insomnia Cookies serving 10M scoops as it launches National Ice Cream Day offer
July 22, 2026
Photo courtesy of Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies served approximately 10 million scoops of ice cream across its network in 2025. Now, the…
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Juice It Up reports 13% systemwide sales growth through midyear
July 22, 2026
Juice It Up reported 13% year-over-year systemwide sales growth through the first half of 2026, driven by higher customer traffic, menu innovation and…
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True Food Kitchen names Jeff Chandler as CEO
July 21, 2026
Jeff Chandler has been synonymous with Hopdoddy Burger Bar over the last decade, but the Texas-based executive is now leading True Food Kitchen, a…
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City Barbeque opens 2nd Tennessee location in Murfreesboro
July 21, 2026
City Barbeque has expanded its Tennessee presence with the opening of a second restaurant in the state. The Dublin, Ohio-based barbecue chain launched its…
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Opus launches tool to turn franchise data into action
July 20, 2026
Opus Training, a training operations platform used by multi-unit brands, has launched Opus Recommendation Engine, a product designed to convert operational…
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Jersey Mike's launches IPO, plans to list on NYSE
July 20, 2026
After months of speculation, Jersey Mike's Subs Inc. said Monday it has begun a roadshow for its initial public offering, moving forward with plans to sell…
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Rock N' Roll Sushi opens 1st Virginia restaurant
July 20, 2026
Rock N' Roll Sushi has entered Virginia with the opening of its first restaurant at 11458 Belvedere Lane in Midlothian. The restaurant opened on July 20 at The…
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Smalls Sliders celebrates first Ohio opening
July 17, 2026
Smalls Sliders is opening its first location in Ohio. The location, in South Point, Ohio, will be led by local operators and brothers Beckett and Sam Gue and…
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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop launches summer menu, rewards offers
July 17, 2026
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has launched its Fuzzy's Beach Club summer campaign, featuring limited-time menu items, rewards offers, branded merchandise and a National…
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