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Chipotle turns vegetables into musical instruments for new song
October 5, 2026
Trombone onion. Photo courtesy of Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill has teamed up with the five-member London Vegetable Orchestra to record an original…
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Zaxbys operator partners with Alabama’s Million Dollar Band
October 5, 2026
Zaxbys operator Roost & Rise Holdings has partnered with the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band, with band members scheduled to make appearances…
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Chipotle opens 1,500th Chipotlane in Florida
October 5, 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,500th Chipotlane Sept. 29 at 16680 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida.
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Bonrue Bakery making Utah County debut
October 2, 2026
Savory-backed Bonrue Bakery will make its Utah County debut next week at 1545 N. Canyon Road in Provo, marking the first of three planned locations along the…
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Swig to enter Pacific Northwest with 11-unit deal
October 2, 2026
Swig will enter the Pacific Northwest with an 11-unit franchise agreement with Sean Collins, Jared Collins and Ramey Mills. The franchisees plan to open their…
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Freddy’s signs 10-unit deal in Georgia, South Carolina
October 2, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to expand the brand in Georgia…
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la Madeleine signs 8-location deal to enter Kansas City
October 1, 2026
la Madeleine has signed an eight-location development agreement with Eddie Musallet of Express Stop and The Musallet Group to enter the Kansas City…
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The Red Chickz signs franchise development agreements in DFW, Las Vegas
October 1, 2026
Los Angeles-based Nashville hot chicken concept The Red Chickz has signed franchise development agreements to expand in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and enter…
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7 ways diners are cutting the check — from skipping drinks to choosing carryout
October 1, 2026
U.S. restaurant-goers are spending an average of $100 per week on dining out, an increase from earlier this year, but still down $15 compared to June 2025, as…
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Cava names John Ludeke chief marketing officer
September 30, 2026
Cava has named John Ludeke chief marketing officer. He will lead the fast-casual chain's marketing organization as it continues to expand.
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FAT Brands rebranding as OHG
September 30, 2026
FAT Brands is now called OHG (Original. Honest. Good.) following its acquisition by FBG Bid Co., in June 2026, marking a fresh start after the multi-brand…
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Kutlerri.ai raises $4M to expand AI agents for restaurant sales, costs
September 30, 2026
Kutlerri.ai has raised $4 million from Houston-based Narahari Investments to accelerate development of its AI-powered agents, which are designed to increase…
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Mendocino Farms expands presence in Texas
September 29, 2026
Mendocino Farms expanded its presence in Texas on Tuesday with the opening of its third Austin restaurant, located at 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 1125.
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Matternet unveils autonomous drone delivery system through Dave’s Hot Chicken partnership
September 29, 2026
M3 Portal Drop Box, courtesy of Matternet Matternet has unveiled M3, a next-generation autonomous drone delivery system designed to handle high-volume…
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Mokas Coffee & Eatery opens 1st franchise-owned location
September 29, 2026
Mokas Coffee & Eatery will open its first franchise-owned location Sept. 30 in Olathe, Kansas.
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Original ChopShop promotes Kyle Frederick to CEO, Jason Morgan moves to advisory role
September 28, 2026
Original ChopShop has named Kyle Frederick CEO as the fast-casual brand prepares for its next phase of growth.
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Dig Inn appoints Dylan Mendelsohn as culinary director
September 28, 2026
Fast-casual restaurant chain Dig Inn has appointed Dylan Mendelsohn as culinary director, alongside the launch of the brand's new fall menu, available now…
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Mo’ Bettahs expands in home state with Highland, Utah opening
September 28, 2026
Fast casual Hawaiian lunch plate brand Mo' Bettahs is continuing its expansion in its home state of Utah with the opening of a restaurant at 10969 N. Town…
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Ziggi’s Coffee offers free drinks for National Coffee Day
September 28, 2026
Denver-based Ziggi's Coffee will celebrate National Coffee Day by offering a small Daily Brew, Iced Coffee or Cold Brew for free with the purchase of another…
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Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds
September 25, 2026
New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop…
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