Food & Beverage News

Zaxbys operator partners with Alabama’s Million Dollar Band

October 5, 2026

Zaxbys operator Roost & Rise Holdings has partnered with the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band, with band members scheduled to make appearances…

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Chipotle opens 1,500th Chipotlane in Florida

October 5, 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,500th Chipotlane Sept. 29 at 16680 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida.

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Swig to enter Pacific Northwest with 11-unit deal

October 2, 2026

Swig will enter the Pacific Northwest with an 11-unit franchise agreement with Sean Collins, Jared Collins and Ramey Mills. The franchisees plan to open their…

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Freddy’s signs 10-unit deal in Georgia, South Carolina

October 2, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to expand the brand in Georgia…

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la Madeleine signs 8-location deal to enter Kansas City

October 1, 2026

la Madeleine has signed an eight-location development agreement with Eddie Musallet of Express Stop and The Musallet Group to enter the Kansas City…

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The Red Chickz signs franchise development agreements in DFW, Las Vegas

October 1, 2026

Los Angeles-based Nashville hot chicken concept The Red Chickz has signed franchise development agreements to expand in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and enter…

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Cava names John Ludeke chief marketing officer

September 30, 2026

Cava has named John Ludeke chief marketing officer. He will lead the fast-casual chain's marketing organization as it continues to expand.

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Kutlerri.ai raises $4M to expand AI agents for restaurant sales, costs

September 30, 2026

Kutlerri.ai has raised $4 million from Houston-based Narahari Investments to accelerate development of its AI-powered agents, which are designed to increase…

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Matternet unveils autonomous drone delivery system through Dave’s Hot Chicken partnership

September 29, 2026

M3 Portal Drop Box, courtesy of Matternet Matternet has unveiled M3, a next-generation autonomous drone delivery system designed to handle high-volume…

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Mokas Coffee & Eatery opens 1st franchise-owned location

September 29, 2026

Mokas Coffee & Eatery will open its first franchise-owned location Sept. 30 in Olathe, Kansas.

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Mo’ Bettahs expands in home state with Highland, Utah opening

September 28, 2026

Fast casual Hawaiian lunch plate brand Mo' Bettahs is continuing its expansion in its home state of Utah with the opening of a restaurant at 10969 N. Town…

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Ziggi’s Coffee offers free drinks for National Coffee Day

September 28, 2026

Denver-based Ziggi's Coffee will celebrate National Coffee Day by offering a small Daily Brew, Iced Coffee or Cold Brew for free with the purchase of another…

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Urbane Cafe expands Southern California footprint with Glendale opening

September 25, 2026

Urbane Cafe will open its first Glendale, California, location Sept. 28 at 249 N. Glendale Ave., expanding the Ventura-based chain's Southern California…

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CAVA reaches 500 restaurant milestone with Minneapolis opening

September 25, 2026

Fast-casual Mediterranean brand CAVA has reached 500 restaurants with the opening of its newest location in Minneapolis, marking the Washington, D.C.-based…

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Flying Biscuit Café signs franchise agreement for Charlotte market

September 25, 2026

Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with David Mumby and Jimmy Mumby to bring the breakfast-and-brunch concept to the Charlotte, North…

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Angry Chickz to open 48th restaurant nationwide in Sacramento

September 24, 2026

Angry Chickz will open its first Sacramento, California, restaurant Sept. 25 at 4740 Natomas Road, marking the chicken chain's 40th California location and…

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Cheba Hut rolls into Virginia with Midlothian opening

September 23, 2026

Toasted sub brand Cheba Hut will make its Virginia debut Sept. 25 in Midlothian, marking the eighth location for franchisee WAHi Brands Inc.

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85°C Bakery Cafe reaches 100 U.S. locations with Colorado debut

September 23, 2026

85°C Bakery Cafe has entered Colorado with the Sept. 18 opening of its Aurora location, bringing the bakery-cafe brand to 100 locations in the U.S.

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Tijuana Flats brings back 2-pound Mega-Freakin’-Juana Burrito

September 22, 2026

Tijuana Flats is bringing back its viral, two-pound Mega-Freakin'-Juana Burrito for a limited time; members of the brand's Flathead Rewards loyalty program…

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Breadless launches franchise expansion with first multi-unit agreement

September 22, 2026

Detroit-based Breadless signed a multi-unit development agreement with Third Coast Harvest LLC, officially launching the brand's franchise expansion strategy.

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