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Salt & Straw launches nationwide loyalty program
June 9, 2026
Artisanal ice cream brand Salt & Straw is launching "Salt & Straw Rewards," a nationwide loyalty program focused on exclusive access, community…
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Dog Haus adds franchise veterans to executive team
June 8, 2026
Dog Haus has appointed franchise industry veterans Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian to its executive team as the fast-casual brand pursues its…
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Chicken Salad Chick lands in Utah
June 8, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick will enter its 23rd state when it opens a restaurant Tuesday in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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Wonder expands Grubhub integrations with Eater, Beli, Alexa+ and Bilt
June 5, 2026
Wonder has expanded Grubhub's partner network through integrations with Eater, Beli, Amazon Alexa+ and Bilt, giving customers more ways to find restaurants and…
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Little Greek plans up to 30 Florida restaurants under franchise agreement
June 5, 2026
Little Greek Fresh Grill has signed a deal with longtime franchise partner Foti Gianniosis to develop up to 30 locations throughout Florida over the next…
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Swig signs 6 unit franchise deal to fuel South Texas growth
June 4, 2026
Swig continues its Texas expansion with a new six-unit franchise agreement that will bring the beverage brand to communities across South Texas. The St.
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Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 50th restaurant in Lubbock
June 4, 2026
Layne's Chicken Fingers will reach a major growth milestone with the June 13 opening of its 50th restaurant, located at 7902 University Avenue in Lubbock…
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Fuego Tortilla to open at former Chick-fil-A site in Abilene
June 3, 2026
Fuego Tortilla Grill will open its eighth location on June 30 in Abilene, Texas. The move marks the brand's its third restaurant launch in 2026 as it continues…
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Slutty Vegan makes franchising push with deals in Atlanta and Washington, DC
June 3, 2026
Slutty Vegan is accelerating its national franchising strategy by inking new development agreements in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.
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Mike’s Red Tacos inks 18-unit Southern California franchise deal
June 2, 2026
Mike's Red Tacos of San Diego has signed an 18-unit franchise agreement with JM Foods to expand across Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks expands loyalty program as personalization trends grow
June 2, 2026
Fast-casual chain Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has revamped its Real Philly Rewards loyalty program, increasing redemption options and adding more flexibility…
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Hawaiian Bros continues expansion with Oklahoma opening
June 1, 2026
Hawaiian Bros continued its U.S. expansion last week with the opening of a restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma.
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Paris Baguette opens 300th US location at Philadelphia International Airport
June 1, 2026
Paris Baguette reached two milestones with the opening of its newest café at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): its 300th U.S. location and its first…
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Matternet raises $33M, goes public to expand restaurant drone delivery
June 1, 2026
Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering. Concurrent with the…
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PopUp Bagels spurs Texas growth with 2nd Dallas opening
May 29, 2026
PopUp Bagels continues its Texas expansion with the launch of its second Dallas location.
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Atomic Wings moves toward 100% unit growth in 2026
May 29, 2026
Atomic Wings is entering its next phase of growth with plans to open more than 20 locations by the end of 2026.
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John Csukor named CEO of Pita Pit
May 28, 2026
Pita Pit USA 4.0 Inc. has named industry veteran John Csukor as chief executive officer, replacing Peter Riggs, who is now chairman.
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Sweetgreen names Cindy Olsen chief strategy officer
May 28, 2026
Sweetgreen, Inc. has appointed Cindy Olsen to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief strategy officer, effective immediately.
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Wingstop takes flight with upgraded loyalty program
May 28, 2026
Wingstop Inc. is launching its new loyalty program, Club Wingstop, and has tapped reality TV personality Maura Higgins to support the June 1 debut.
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WOWorks names James Walker chief growth officer, promotes Nolan Woods to COO
May 28, 2026
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup, has hired James Walker as chief…
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