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Playa Bowls restructuring leadership team after acquisition
September 5, 2025
Playa Bowls, a national chain known for its superfruit bowls, is restructuring its leadership team to accelerate franchise growth and expand its footprint…
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How small eateries leverage local appeal to boost business
September 5, 2025
In a world dominated by national chains, what makes a small, family owned restaurant truly stand out? The answer lies in the unique flavors, personalized…
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Rhone acquires Freddy's to drive market expansion
September 5, 2025
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has been acquired by investment funds affiliated with Rhone, a global private equity firm. The Wichita-based…
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Sweetgreen hires former Chipotle exec as CFO
September 5, 2025
Sweetgreen Chief Financial Officer Mitch Reback will retire after a decade with the company, and Jamie McConnell, most recently chief accounting and…
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Rock N' Roll Sushi Expanding across southern US
September 4, 2025
Rock N' Roll Sushi is expanding its footprint this fall with four restaurants across the Southeast and Southwest, each led by a different franchise partner.
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Andy Wiederhorn returns to CEO role at FAT Brands
September 3, 2025
Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts.
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Wonder adds Grubhub-powered restaurants to app
September 2, 2025
Wonder, a mealtime platform that acquired Grubhub last year, is allowing customers to order from Grubhub's restaurant partners through the Wonder app…
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Jersey Mike's names Stacy Peterson president, COO
September 2, 2025
Jersey Mike's Subs has named restaurant industry veteran Stacy Peterson as its president and chief operating officer. She previously served as CEO of Jeni's…
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Carne Asada available as LTO at Chipotle
September 2, 2025
Carne Asada, Chipotle's most-searched menu item on Google, is returning to the menu Thursday at U.S. and Canada locations. Available for a limited time, the…
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Dave's Hot Chicken signs 180-unit European deal
September 2, 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based fast casual chain, has finalized an agreement with the UK-based Azzurri Group to develop 180 restaurants across 1…
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Jimmy John's continues Canadian expansion
August 29, 2025
Jimmy John's has opened its second Canadian location inside Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. The opening is part of a rapid expansion plan to open 12 stores…
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How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance
August 28, 2025
In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…
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Dog Haus entering Nashville
August 28, 2025
California-based Dog Haus is expanding to the Nashville area with a three-store deal.
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VIA 313 using AI to manage phone ordering
August 27, 2025
VIA 313, a Detroit-style fast casual concept, has partnered with Kea, a conversational AI company for restaurants, to manage phone orders across its more than…
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Big Dave's rolls out regional LTOs
August 27, 2025
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is rolling out limited-time and regional menu items this fall, including the "Spicy Jawn" and the permanent regional additions…
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Chef Bobby Flay's Burgers signs 65-unit deal for Canada
August 26, 2025
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is bringing his fast casual concept, Bobby's Burgers, to Canada, thanks to a multi-year, 65-unit development deal with The Falcon…
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FastCasual's 2024 Perfect Pitch winner inks major expansion deal
August 26, 2025
Co-founders Cassie Ghaffar and Sandy Nguyen, will serve as advisers at this year's Perfect Pitch, a round robin featuring eight founders vying to see which…
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Honeygrow makes Columbus, Ohio debut
August 26, 2025
Following its entry into Ohio last year, Philadelphia-based Honeygrow is expanding into Columbus, with a secured lease at 4784 Morse Road in the Franklin…
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Loman AI raises $3.5M to transform restaurant operations via voice AI
August 26, 2025
Loman AI, a Voice AI platform for the restaurant industry, has raised $3.5 million led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and…
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Chipotle launches 'Build-Your-Own' meal kit
August 25, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a "Build-Your-Own Chipotle" meal kit, a digital-exclusive offering designed to feed four to six people. The customizable…
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