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Bubbakoo's Burritos sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners
June 20, 2025
Thompson Street Capital Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, has acquired Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey-based franchisor of fast-casual…
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HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs
June 19, 2025
Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…
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LEAD Dallas kicking off in July
June 19, 2025
LEAD, a leadership development platform, is bringing an evening of insights and genuine connection to Dallas, July 9 as part of LEAD Dallas, an event designed…
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Pokeworks updates tech stack with Qu
June 19, 2025
Pokeworks, which has 73 locations in 20 U.S. states, Taiwan and Canada, has partnered with Qu, a provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, to upgrade…
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&pizza gets first franchisee with sale of 3 restaurants
June 18, 2025
Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of…
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6 key trends shaping the future of commerce in 2025
June 17, 2025
To meet evolving consumer expectations, retailers and restaurants must prioritize convenience and personalization, according to the 2025 Commerce Experience…
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Local Kitchens expanding to LA with Studio City opening
June 17, 2025
Local Kitchens, a fast casual restaurant brand known for its collaborations with chefs, will open its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on July 2.
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Miso's robot fry cooks get a boost from Roboworx
June 17, 2025
Miso Robotics, a provider of restaurant technology and AI kitchen automation, including Flippy Fry Station robots in Jack in the Box and White Castle, has…
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Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO
June 17, 2025
Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.
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Tiki Taco triples footprint with Bikky guest insights
June 17, 2025
Tiki Taco, specializing in Southern California-style tacos and burritos, is tripling its footprint to nine locations by fall 2025, attributing significant…
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Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products
June 17, 2025
The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…
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#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's
June 16, 2025
Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…
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Former Raising Cane's exec named COO of Smalls Sliders
June 16, 2025
Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept, has named Clint Penfield as chief operating officer. He brings more than two decades of experience from Raising…
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Randy's Donuts expanding in Mexico, UAE
June 13, 2025
Southern California-based Randy's Donuts is expanding its international presence with franchise partnerships in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
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L&L Hawaiian co-founder publishes franchising guidebook
June 13, 2025
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue co-Founder Eddie Flores Jr. is offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and current franchise owners in his book…
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Savory invests in Asian street food concept
June 12, 2025
Savory Fund, which has helped scale restaurant brands including Swig and Mo' Bettahs, is hoping to do the same for Hawkers, an Asian street food concept…
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Fuzzy’s piloting full-service model
June 12, 2025
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is offering a full-service dining experience with Monday's opening of a Fuzzy's Tacos and Margs, in Sugar Land, Texas, at 1912 Wescott Ave.
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Starbucks testing AI-powered virtual assistants
June 11, 2025
Starbucks has introduced Green Dot Assist, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant designed to support the coffee giant's baristas in coffeehouses globally.
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Demand for Mediterranean flavors driving Shawarma Press expansion
June 10, 2025
Shawarma Press is expanding its brick-and-mortar franchise locations and digital kitchen concepts across the U.S. as Mediterranean cuisine continues its rise…
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White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings
June 10, 2025
Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…
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