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Cava enters 2026 with elevated menu
January 5, 2026
Washington D.C.-based Cava has launched its largest menu expansion to date, headlined by the return of white sweet potatoes following a persistent years-long…
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Slim Chickens leveraging digital platform to combat childhood hunger
January 5, 2026
Slim Chickens is leveraging its digital platform to combat childhood hunger this month through a new partnership expansion with No Kid Hungry.
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Parlor Doughnuts opens 100th location
January 2, 2026
Parlor Doughnuts reached a company milestone this week with the opening of its 100th location, marking the brand's transition from a regional Indiana shop to a…
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Capriotti’s expanding Arizona footprint
December 31, 2025
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will expand its Arizona footprint on Jan. 7 with the opening of a location in the Happy Valley area of Phoenix.
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&pizza betting on casino location in Vegas
December 31, 2025
Washington, D.C.-based &pizza will open its first West Coast location at the Rio Hotel & Casino in spring 2026, marking a significant geographic…
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7 Brew doubles footprint to 600 units in 2025
December 30, 2025
Drive-thru beverage brand 7 Brew has reached 600 locations nationwide following a year of rapid expansion and strategic leadership changes.
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Tiki Taco expanding in 2026
December 30, 2025
Kansas City-based Tiki Taco is concluding a year of significant expansion as it prepares for a major push into the Kansas City suburbs in 2026.
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Shake Shack launches 'Good Fit' menu
December 30, 2025
The brand is also highlighting its Gluten-Free Double ShackBurger, which features two patties on a dedicated gluten-free bun, providing 47 grams of protein.
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FastCasual extends nomination deadline for '25 Brands to Watch: 2026'
December 29, 2025
Nominations close Jan. 3.
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Del Taco begins growth phase under new ownership
December 29, 2025
Del Taco began operations last week under its new parent company, Yadav Enterprises.
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UK's Hero Brands growing via 'creator economy'
December 26, 2025
Hero Brands, the hospitality platform behind German Doner Kebab and Sides, reported steady growth for the 2024 fiscal year as it pivots toward creator-led…
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Cold Stone expanding Alabama footprint
December 24, 2025
Cold Stone Creamery is expanding in Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding suburbs, with the goal of opening three to six stores over the next three years.
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Mixue makes American debut in Hollywood
December 23, 2025
Mixue, a Chinese beverage giant known for its ultra-low prices and "Snow King" mascot, has officially entered the American market with the opening of its first…
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Barrio Burrito Bar opens in Delaware
December 23, 2025
Canada-born Barrio Burrito Bar has opened in Delaware, marking the latest expansion for the Tex-Mex franchise.
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Teriyaki Madness makes Fresno debut
December 22, 2025
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness opened its first Fresno, California, location last wee, marking the Seattle-style teriyaki brand's 26 location in the state.
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Pizza Marketplace’s 'Brands to Watch 2026' released
December 19, 2025
The report lists 25 pizzerias doing great things as we go into the new year.
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Ten Ramen sold to Vandelay Companies
December 18, 2025
Vandelay Companies has acquired Ten Ramen, a staple of the Dallas dining scene for a decade, and announced plans to expand the brand to the West Village…
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Zipporah Allen steps up as Sweetgreen co-founder Nathaniel Ru steps down
December 18, 2025
Sweetgreen Inc. Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Nathaniel Ru will retire from his executive role effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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Panera invites app users to 'circle back'
December 18, 2025
Panera Bread is leveraging its digital loyalty platform to reward the "office procrastinator" this holiday season with the launch of the "Circle Back Meal," an…
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Smalls Sliders expands South Carolina footprint with 5-unit deal
December 17, 2025
Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept based in modular shipping containers, is expanding its presence in Upstate South Carolina following a multi-unit…
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