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&pizza puts polarizing veggie on pizza
February 3, 2026
Washington D.C.-based &pizza has never shied away from adding unusual toppings on its pizzas. The list includes cracked eggs, elote sauce and corn and…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona
February 3, 2026
Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…
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Loop AI secures $14M Series A to scale restaurant back-office technology
February 3, 2026
Loop AI, an enterprise AI platform for restaurant and retail back offices, has raised $14 million in Series A funding, according to a press release.
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Wahlburgers expanding via The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops locations
February 3, 2026
Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, announced a major national expansion strategy, including partnerships with…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder
February 2, 2026
Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.
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Gong cha deploys Super Wu beverage automation system, kiosks to streamline operations
February 1, 2026
Gong cha, the global bubble tea powerhouse with nearly 2,200 locations, announced the launch of its "Gong cha 2.0" initiative, a comprehensive brand overhaul…
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Barberitos, Garbanzo, Saladworks launch protein-packed LTOs
February 1, 2026
WOWorks, the parent company of several health-focused restaurant chains, has launched a suite of limited-time menu offerings across its Barberitos, Garbanzo…
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Chicken Salad Chick awarded 100 franchise deals, opened 42 units in 2025
January 29, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick reported a record-breaking 2025, awarding nearly 100 franchise deals and opening 42 restaurants as it prepares to push further into the…
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Starbucks turnaround: Niccol’s "Back to Starbucks" plan ignites Q1 growth
January 29, 2026
Starbucks has officially shifted from defense to offense. During Wednesday's Q1 2026 earnings call, the company reported a 5% increase in global revenue to…
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Five Guys goes all in on AI
January 28, 2026
Five Guys is doubling down on artificial intelligence, expanding its partnership with SoundHound AI after the burger chain's automated ordering system…
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Chipotle doubling pace of 'new product launches,' chicken al pastor returning
January 27, 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back chicken al pastor for a limited time, marking the first move in an aggressive 2026 menu strategy that will see the…
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Dog Haus enters 15th year with record development pipeline
January 27, 2026
Dog Haus is marking its 15th anniversary with its largest expansion slate to date, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw triple-digit growth in…
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Original ChopShop reports 9th consecutive year of profitability
January 27, 2026
Original ChopShop reported record annual sales for 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of profitability as it prepares for a four-store expansion across…
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FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure debt
January 26, 2026
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of 18 restaurant concepts including Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…
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Steak ‘n Shake expands Iowa presence with tech-forward location
January 26, 2026
Ryan Winter expanded his footprint in the Des Moines area with the opening of his second Steak 'n Shake last week at 1045 S.E. Alice's Road. The…
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Captain D's expands UK presence
January 26, 2026
Captain D's is doubling down on its British expansion, opening its second U.K. location in Kent following what executives describe as an "exceptional…
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Par acquiring Bridg in $30M deal to unify guest data
January 26, 2026
Par Technology Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, from Cardlytics Inc. The deal, valued…
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Häagen-Dazs launches updated Sorbet Smoothie Collection
January 21, 2026
Häagen-Dazs has released a new-and-improved Sorbet Smoothie Collection. The drinks are made with the brand's signature sorbet, real fruit and juices, according…
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Chili Shack snags 1st franchisee
January 21, 2026
Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain known for its Mexican-American fare and green chili, has signed its first franchise agreement to develop three…
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Freddy’s adding 118 restaurants to US, Canada
January 20, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closed 2025 with record-breaking growth, signing 22 multi-unit development agreements to add 118 restaurants across…
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