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Slutty Vegan makes franchising push with deals in Atlanta and Washington, DC
June 3, 2026
Slutty Vegan is accelerating its national franchising strategy by inking new development agreements in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.
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Pizza Brands to Watch nominations now open
June 2, 2026
Pizza Marketplace is seeking nominations for its "Pizza Brands to Watch in 2027" special report, aiming to highlight innovators, trailblazers and rising stars…
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Mike’s Red Tacos inks 18-unit Southern California franchise deal
June 2, 2026
Mike's Red Tacos of San Diego has signed an 18-unit franchise agreement with JM Foods to expand across Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks expands loyalty program as personalization trends grow
June 2, 2026
Fast-casual chain Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has revamped its Real Philly Rewards loyalty program, increasing redemption options and adding more flexibility…
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Hawaiian Bros continues expansion with Oklahoma opening
June 1, 2026
Hawaiian Bros continued its U.S. expansion last week with the opening of a restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma.
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Paris Baguette opens 300th US location at Philadelphia International Airport
June 1, 2026
Paris Baguette reached two milestones with the opening of its newest café at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): its 300th U.S. location and its first…
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Matternet raises $33M, goes public to expand restaurant drone delivery
June 1, 2026
Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering. Concurrent with the…
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PopUp Bagels spurs Texas growth with 2nd Dallas opening
May 29, 2026
PopUp Bagels continues its Texas expansion with the launch of its second Dallas location.
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Atomic Wings moves toward 100% unit growth in 2026
May 29, 2026
Atomic Wings is entering its next phase of growth with plans to open more than 20 locations by the end of 2026.
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John Csukor named CEO of Pita Pit
May 28, 2026
Pita Pit USA 4.0 Inc. has named industry veteran John Csukor as chief executive officer, replacing Peter Riggs, who is now chairman.
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Sweetgreen names Cindy Olsen chief strategy officer
May 28, 2026
Sweetgreen, Inc. has appointed Cindy Olsen to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief strategy officer, effective immediately.
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Wingstop takes flight with upgraded loyalty program
May 28, 2026
Wingstop Inc. is launching its new loyalty program, Club Wingstop, and has tapped reality TV personality Maura Higgins to support the June 1 debut.
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WOWorks names James Walker chief growth officer, promotes Nolan Woods to COO
May 28, 2026
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup, has hired James Walker as chief…
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Hot Head Burritos Founder Ray Wiley dies
May 27, 2026
Ray Wiley, the founder and CEO of fast casual chain Hot Head Burritos, has died at the age of 60.
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7% of restaurant guests drive up to 50% of order volume
May 27, 2026
A mere 7% of a restaurant's guest base can drive up to half of its total order volume, according to "The Regulars Report 2026," a joint study released this…
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Cousins Subs promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of marketing
May 27, 2026
Cousins Subs promoted industry veteran Maja Gettrust to vice president of Marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, creative development, media, loyalty…
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Huey Magoo’s signs 10-unit Kansas City-area development deal
May 27, 2026
Orlando, Florida-based Huey Magoo's signed a 10-unit development agreement with Wichita, Kansas-based Midwest Restaurant Group to expand its brand throughout…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Paris Baguette continue expansion with upcoming openings
May 26, 2026
Paris Baguette and Chicken Salad Chick have announced restaurant openings scheduled within the next 10 days as both brands continue their U.S. expansion…
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Report: 61% of restaurant workers are skipping meals due to financial stress
May 26, 2026
Instant Financial and the Center for Generational Kinetics released a 2026 report titled "Underserved: The Financial Reality of America's Hourly Restaurant…
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Beharry Group brings Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to Caribbean
May 22, 2026
International conglomerate Beharry Group of Georgetown, Guyana, has signed a master franchise agreement with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to develop and…
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