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Starbucks' turnaround plan takes hold
October 30, 2025
The chain reported its first global comp growth in seven quartersfueled by service and international markets.
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Limited-service visits decline as customer service, value perceptions hit new lows
October 29, 2025
There may be a growing crisis for the limited-service restaurant industry, according to the 2025 QSR Reputation Ranking Report by Chatmeter, which analyzed…
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Toast expands Toast IQ with conversational AI assistant
October 29, 2025
Toast has expanded its Toast IQ intelligence ecosystem with the launch of a conversational AI assistant for restaurants and food and beverage retailers. The…
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Delta, Starbucks brew 'In-Air Coffeehouse' for loyalty members
October 29, 2025
The In-Air Coffeehouse is the first Group Drop event, with more unique experiences planned for next year.
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Epson TrueOrder adds order filtering, customization to simplify restaurant operations
October 29, 2025
Epson has enhanced its TrueOrder Kitchen Display System software, delivering features aimed at helping restaurants streamline operations across complex order…
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MOD Pizza taps Charae Carter Jenkins as VP of marketing
October 28, 2025
MOD Pizza has named Charae Carter Jenkins as its VP of marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, field marketing and integrated campaigns across the…
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Staffing, food costs force price hikes as restaurants 'control the controllables'
October 28, 2025
U.S. food and beverage operators are relying on technology and diversification to manage a "double squeeze" from rising labor and ingredient costs, according…
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Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks
October 24, 2025
Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…
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Einstein Bros growing Houston presence
October 24, 2025
Baker Katz, a Houston-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, has executed seven commercial leases on behalf of Einstein Bros. Bagels, strengthening the…
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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen hires former Starbucks, Chipotle leaders
October 23, 2025
SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based fast casual chain, announced a significant expansion of its c-suite and executive team today, welcoming…
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Honeygrow opening 4 Jersey locations
October 22, 2025
Honeygrow, specializing in customizable stir-fries, salads and honeybars, is expanding its New Jersey footprint with the signing of five leases, bringing its…
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Smoothie King reports accelerated Q3 growth, menu innovation
October 22, 2025
Smoothie King reported strong growth and strategic menu expansion in the third quarter of 2025. It secured 32 store commitments in Q3, including multi-unit…
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Starbucks pilots assistant manager role
October 22, 2025
Starbucks is making a significant investment in store-level leadership with a pilot program for a dedicated assistant store manager role in North America…
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Playa Bowls planting flag in Canada
October 21, 2025
Playa Bowls has signed a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc. to launch its first international expansion, with plans to open over 160 shops…
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Veteran finance executive Earl Ellis named Panera Bread CFO
October 21, 2025
Panera Bread has appointed Earl Ellis as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
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Qdoba franchisee adding 20 locations to portfolio
October 20, 2025
Qdoba anounced that B Wild Investments through its affiliate 7 Star Restaurants has acquired 20 Qdoba restaurants in a move that significantly expands the…
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Denver's Chili Shack unveils franchise plan, targeting 100 locations
October 20, 2025
Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain serving Mexican-American fare smothered in signature green chile, has launched a national franchise opportunity…
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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
October 17, 2025
&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.
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Farmer Boys offers $100K rebate to drive multi-unit franchise growth
October 17, 2025
Farmer Boys, serving farm-fresh, made-to-order meals, has launched an area development agreement incentive program aimed at accelerating expansion by rewarding…
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Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix
October 16, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…
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