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Nothing Bundt Cakes achieves sweet milestone, opens 800th location
April 17, 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes launched its 800th bakery on April 15.
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Freddy’s lands 1st military base location
April 17, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers deployed its first restaurant on a U.S. military installation, opening April 15 at U.S. Army post Fort Lee in Prince…
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Starbucks launches beta ChatGPT integration for personalized beverage discovery
April 16, 2026
Starbucks is leaning into the "vibe" of its customers with a digital experiment designed to turn abstract moods into tangible caffeine orders.
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ConverseNow, Deliverect partner to integrate Voice AI into restaurant management
April 16, 2026
ConverseNow, a Gen-AI voice solution for restaurants, and Deliverect, a digital ordering restaurant tech company, have announced a strategic partnership to…
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Which Wich stacks UK expansion with London franchise deal
April 16, 2026
Dallas-based Which Wich is boosting its U.K. expansion through a multi-unit franchise agreement with franchisee Reza Hassanadeh.
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Bean & Brews pours on expansion with 7 openings in Q1
April 16, 2026
Bean & Brews Coffee House continued its national growth plans, opening seven locations in the first quarter of 2026, according to a company press release.
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Popmenu, SpotOn combine tech stacks to support restaurant growth
April 16, 2026
Restaurant tech platform Popmenu has partnered with fintech firm SpotOn to help operators increase revenue while streamlining day-to-day operations.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken fires up expansion with 8 openings
April 15, 2026
Dave's Hot Chicken is boosting its national expansion, with plans to open eight locations on April 16.
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April 15, 2026
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GoTo Foods beefs up leadership team with digital, developmental additions
April 15, 2026
GoTo Foods has added two executives to its team, naming Biplav Misra as chief digital officer and Tatiana Lambert as chief development officer.
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Jimmy John’s gets lit with celeb-built 4/20 menu
April 14, 2026
Jimmy John's will tap into cannabis culture through the launch of its "Dream Rotation," a limited-time menu celebrating the April 20 holiday. The Champaign…
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Toast launches integrated drive-thru platform for quick-service restaurant chains
April 14, 2026
Toast has launched Toast Drive-Thru, a digital platform designed for quick-service restaurants to manage order accuracy and labor efficiency through a single…
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Slice Factory launches wood-fired Mexican street concept Leñasada
April 14, 2026
Slice Factory, a Chicago-based pizza franchise, has launched Leñasada, a wood-fired Mexican street food concept. Leñasada will debut inside the Slice Factory…
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John Montgomery returns as MAD Greens CEO amid menu overhaul
April 13, 2026
Salad Collective has rehired John Montgomery as CEO of MAD Greens, bringing back the former president as it revamps its menu.
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos taps Bikky to power data strategy, fuel growth
April 13, 2026
Bubbakoo's Burritos has partnered with Bikky to centralize customer data and strengthen its technology as a foundation for growth.
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Chipotle relaunches loyalty program to capture younger, rewards-driven diners
April 13, 2026
Less than a month after Starbucks announced changes to its loyalty program, Chipotle Mexican Grill shared similar news.
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Teriyaki Madness ups protein game with Two-By-Two Bowl
April 10, 2026
Denver-based Teriyaki Madness has boosted the protein presence on its menu by adding the Two-By-Two Bowl, a limited-time offering that builds on the…
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Phoenix heats up with 2nd Houston TX Hot Chicken location
April 10, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken is doubling its Arizona presence.
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Chicken Salad Chick franchisees prep for 2 Florida openings
April 9, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick will open two Florida locationson on April 21 — one at 1206 Solaris Dr., in Cape Coral on the state's southern Gulf Coast and another at…
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'Stuff it': Panera Bread introduces bread rolls filled with salads
April 9, 2026
Panera Bread has introduced Salad Stuffers, a handheld version of the brand's green offerings. The item features a specially made, hollowed-out Italian roll…
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