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Starbird appoints Maria Rivera as CEO
July 23, 2025
California-based Starbird has hired Maria Rivera as CEO, replacing founder Aaron Noveshen, who is transitioning to chairman of the Board, remaining a partner…
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Chipotle reports flat comps, lower profit in Q2
July 23, 2025
A slowdown in consumer spending and weather incidents that led to Chipotle's dismal Q1 performance intensified in Q2 as it reported flat comparable restaurant…
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3Natives rebrands to broaden menu
July 23, 2025
3Natives Acai and Juicery has rebranded its name to 3Natives Acai Cafe to reflect its expanded menu including hot and cold-pressed wraps, salads, breakfast…
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Huey Magoo’s lands in Florida airport
July 23, 2025
Huey Magoo's has opened its first airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, bringing its hand-crafted chicken tenders to travelers.
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Opus launches platform to convert customer feedback into training
July 22, 2025
Opus Training, a training operations platform for multi-unit brands, has launched a product that automatically converts customer feedback into targeted…
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Capriotti's boosts menu with larger portions, value options
July 22, 2025
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is launching its "Bigger, Better" initiative, featuring larger portions and updated value deals across its menu.Its cheesesteaks will…
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Ziggi's Coffee going all-fin with 'Bad Bruce' dirty soda for Shark Week
July 18, 2025
Ziggi's Coffee is diving into "Shark Week" with a drink that has a bite. The coffee franchise has partnered with Discovery to launch a limited-time frozen…
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Craveworthy Brands rolling out Vistify's digital menu technology
July 18, 2025
Craveworthy Brands, a multi-brand restaurant platform, is investing in and will implement Vistify Inc.'s digital menu technology across its national portfolio.
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Sambazon opens 1st franchised location in Brooklyn
July 18, 2025
Acai bowl purveyor Sambazon has opened its first franchised location in New York at 1175 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, owned and operated by Pau Hana Group, a…
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Prime Roots offering 'slice of the future' to delis, pizzerias
July 17, 2025
A new wave of plant-based deli meats is making its way to commercial slicers, offering sandwich shops and pizza brands a way to serve up options that even…
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Nick the Greek, Pei Wei, Hawaiian Bros tap Lunchbox for faster growth
July 17, 2025
Restaurants are prioritizing swift digital launches, with brands like Nick the Greek, Hawaiian Bros and Pei Wei adopting solutions from Lunchbox, a multi-unit…
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Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign
July 17, 2025
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…
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Matcha Magic launches nationwide expansion
July 16, 2025
Matcha Magic, a woman and minority-led health-focused matcha cafe, announced a nationwide expansion plan, starting with its first franchise location at…
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California Tortilla celebrating 'Shark Week' with fin hats, freebies
July 16, 2025
California Tortilla is bringing back its popular "Shark Week" promotion, offering customers a complimentary shark fin hat with the purchase of a fish taco. The…
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Mokas brewing franchising plans
July 15, 2025
Mokas Coffee & Eatery, a 20-year-old cafe owned by JRI Hospitality Group, has unveiled franchise development plans.
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Perkins' fast casual concept opening 46 New Jersey locations
July 15, 2025
Perkins American Food Co. is opening 46 units of its fast casual brand, Perkins Griddle & Go, in New Jersey. The first will open in October 2025 adjacent…
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Shake Shack names Jamie Griffin chief people officer
July 14, 2025
Shake Shack has hired Jamie Griffin as chief people officer, effective immediately.
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Naf Naf CFO named interim CEO
July 14, 2025
Greg Willman, CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, has announced his retirement from the company, effective immediately. Current Chief Financial Officer Grady…
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Starbucks unveils 'Secret Menu' on app
July 14, 2025
Starbucks is officially embracing its long-standing "secret menu" tradition, integrating customized drink creations directly into its mobile app. The coffee…
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Former Papa John's exec named Deliverect president
July 10, 2025
Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company that processed its 1 billionth order this week, has appointed former Papa John's executive Justin Falciola as its…
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