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Patrick Cunningham named Mike’s Red Tacos chief development officer
March 30, 2026
Mike's Red Tacos has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, joining newly named company President Vincent Montanelli in the company's…
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Shake Shack breaks into Top 50 US restaurants by consumer spending
March 27, 2026
Shake Shack has entered the top 50 U.S. restaurant brands as measured by total consumer spending, according to Circana's 2026 Definitive U.S. Restaurant…
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Vicious Biscuit revamps cocktail menu after guest feedback
March 27, 2026
Fast-casual brunch chain Vicious Biscuit updated its cocktail menu in response to guest feedback and internal testing that showed higher demand for…
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NAYA to open 17 restaurants in 2026
March 27, 2026
Lebanese fast-casual brand NAYA plans to open 17 new locations this year.
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Whitepaper details how digital signage drives drive-thru success
March 26, 2026
The quick service restaurant industry, after having to pivot from COVID-19, is increasingly turning to digital signage for the drive-thru as it's become a…
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Wonder pilots Indian cuisine concept
March 26, 2026
Wonder has added Indian cuisine brand Dabba to its mealtime platform with a pilot launch at four Philadelphia-area locations.
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Miso Robotics’ Flippy Fry Station robot surpasses 5M baskets
March 26, 2026
Miso Robotics' AI-powered Flippy Fry Station robot has surpassed 5 million fried baskets across live restaurant operations.
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Savor FM launches global syndication network for foodservice podcasters
March 26, 2026
Podcasts and digital media creators serving the foodservice industry now have a centralized platform to reach a massive, targeted audience following the launch…
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Chicken Salad Chick hires Jill Thomas as chief marketing officer
March 25, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, headquartered in Atlanta, has named Jill Thomas chief marketing officer.
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Fatburger debuts in France
March 25, 2026
FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger franchise in Paris, launching a planned 30-unit expansion across France. The restaurant is on Avenue du Général…
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Rice Mediterranean Kitchen opens 10th location in Coconut Grove
March 24, 2026
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen launched its 10th South Florida location at 3015 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove, Florida. The restaurant began operations in February…
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DoorDash launches relief program to address higher gas prices
March 24, 2026
San Francisco-based DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program aimed at offsetting rising gasoline costs for its delivery drivers, known as Dashers.
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Handel’s Ice Cream hires Naveen Dasa as CFO
March 23, 2026
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.
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Cheba Hut to open 7th Las Vegas location
March 23, 2026
Cheba Hut, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced it will open its seventh Las Vegas location March 29 at 6485 N. Durango Drive in Centennial Hills.
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Walk-On’s partners with Cole Swindell, plans Nashville location
March 20, 2026
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has expanded its franchise efforts by teaming up with Jamie Daniel of Daniel Hospitality Group, according to a company press release.
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bb.q Chicken updates rewards program
March 20, 2026
Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.
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Bonchon hires Blas Escarcega as chief development officer
March 20, 2026
Bonchon, a global Korean fried chicken chain, has named industry veteran Blas Escarcega as its chief development officer to spearhead the brand's aggressive…
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Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling joins Portillo’s as chief development officer
March 19, 2026
Portillo's has named Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling chief development officer. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the company said she will oversee development, real…
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La Madeleine opens 1st Tennessee restaurant
March 19, 2026
La Madeleine opened its first Tennessee restaurant March 18 at 105 Legacy Pointe Blvd. in Mt. Juliet. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting are scheduled for…
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Square report: Neighborhood customers generate 6 times more revenue for local businesses
March 18, 2026
Community "regulars" are key profit drivers for local businesses, generating six times more revenue than transient customers through higher tips and repeat…
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