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Fatburger returning to Japan
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles-based restaurant company FAT Brands Inc. has opened a Fatburger location in Okinawa, marking the burger chain's return to the Japanese market. It…
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Fusion hires marketing director
December 17, 2025
Ohio-based sushi chain Fusian has appointed industry veteran Tyson Yirak as marketing director, a move aimed at bolstering brand infrastructure and fueling…
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DSA Signage appoints Meredith Yerkes as senior vice president
December 17, 2025
DSA Signage has appointed Meredith Yerkes as senior vice president of commercial strategy and growth.
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Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO
December 16, 2025
Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.
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Blaze Pizza partners with Bikky to unify guest insights
December 16, 2025
Blaze Pizza, the fast-casual chain known for its quick-fire artisanal pizzas, has partnered with customer data platform Bikky to unify its guest insights and…
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See & Be Kitchen launches competition to find 1st franchisee
December 16, 2025
A Catskills-based artisan bakery is taking an unconventional approach to its expansion, launching an eight-week competition to select its first franchise owner.
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Jimmy John's expanding in Canada
December 15, 2025
Jimmy John's is open its newest location this week in Toronto's entertainment district.
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December 15, 2025
Potbelly Sandwich Works plans to open 50 locations in 2026, a significant expansion that will push the chain past the 500-store milestone as it pursues a…
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Rock N’ Roll Sushi expands in home state
December 15, 2025
Rock N' Roll Sushi, the Mobile, Alabama-founded dining concept known for its American-style rolls and loud atmosphere, expanded its footprint in its home state…
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Captain D's makes New York debut
December 15, 2025
Nashville-based Captain D's has officially entered the Northeast market, opening its first New York location in the Bronx on Dec. 8.
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Chipotle reaches 4,000th restaurant milestone with Kansas opening
December 15, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill marked a major corporate milestone Friday, opening its 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas, moving the chain past the halfway point…
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Dave's Hot Chicken tops Yelp's 2025 'Most Loved Brands'
December 12, 2025
Three of the top five spots went to fast casual chains, with Korean fried chicken franchise bb.q Chicken taking No. 3 and California burger icon In-N-Out…
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PAR Technology launches Smart Passes, next era of loyalty engagement
December 11, 2025
PAR Technology Corporation has launched Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty solution that transforms Apple and Google Wallet into a real-time, app-free…
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National Restaurant Association seeks solutions to penny shortage
December 11, 2025
The National Restaurant Association is seeking solutions to the national penny shortage. The shortage means operators can't order pennies from their local…
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White Rhino Coffee acquires Emporium Pies
December 11, 2025
White Rhino Coffee, a Dallas-based specialty coffee company, has acquired Emporium Pies, a North Texas dessert chain known for its handcrafted pastries.
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Cheba Hut introduces limited-time holiday cocktail
December 11, 2025
Cheba Hut has launched the holiday drink, "Sleigh'd and Confused," available at its locations through Dec. 31.
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Starbucks reveals 9 most-viral drinks of 2025
December 11, 2025
Starbucks released a list of its most viral customized beverages of 2025, highlighting how social media trends created by customers and employees continue to…
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Deliverect launches AI tools for restaurant marketing, sales
December 10, 2025
Deliverect launched a library of artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday designed to automate restaurant operations, marketing and sales without requiring…
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Qdoba signs deals for 90 locations in Eastern US
December 10, 2025
Qdoba Mexican Eats plans to open nearly 90 restaurants across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, part of a major expansion push in the Eastern United…
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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants
December 9, 2025
Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…
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