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Chicken Salad Chick sets Atlanta grand opening
October 20, 2026
Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick will open a new location Oct. 26 at the Hub at Peachtree Center, 231 Peachtree St. in downtown Atlanta.
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Chipotle turns CJ Carr partnership into a campus loyalty contest
October 19, 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr a new role: brand ambassador. The name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership between football…
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Cafe Rio partners with Poppy & Pout on beverage-flavored lip balms
October 16, 2026
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican teamed up with beauty brand Poppy & Pout to create a limited edition of beverage-based lip balms. Café Rio's Mucho Mint…
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Star Burger partners with University of Miami Athletics
October 14, 2026
Star Burger has partnered with University of Miami Athletics to become the official burger of the Miami Hurricanes for the 2026–2027 season, marking the…
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Wingstop, Sour Patch Kids create Wicked Punch wing flavor for Halloween
October 13, 2026
Dallas-based Wingstop has teamed up with Sour Patch Kids to create Wicked Punch, a limited-time wing flavor for Halloween.
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Toast expands AI tools for labor management, marketing
October 13, 2026
Boston-based tech platformToast has introduced AI-powered labor management tools and expanded its digital marketing capabilities. The tech and upgrades are…
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HTeaO co-founder steps down, names Brian Wise as CEO
October 12, 2026
HTeaO opened nine stores across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas in the third quarter and appointed Brian Wise as CEO, succeeding co-founder Justin Howe, who…
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Chipotle turns vegetables into musical instruments for new song
October 5, 2026
Trombone onion. Photo courtesy of Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill has teamed up with the five-member London Vegetable Orchestra to record an original…
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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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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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Just Salad launches 1st campaign with Jalen Brunson
September 22, 2026
Just Salad has launched its first creative campaign featuring New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, building on the fast-casual chain's partnership with…
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Paris Baguette partners with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on drinks, prizes
September 18, 2026
Paris Baguette has partnered with ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" for the first time, introducing two beverages tied to the television show's 35th season.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe reveals brand transformation
September 17, 2026
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has unveiled a comprehensive brand transformation, redefining its concept of "tropical" as a state of mind rather than a location while…
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GoTo Foods names Lucy Brady Jamba president, reshuffles additional portfolio roles
September 15, 2026
GoTo Foods has appointed Lucy Brady as president of Jamba and shifted leadership roles across its portfolio. The Atlanta-based company also named Nathan…
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Wingstop kicks off football season with Lemon Pepper Trio
September 11, 2026
Wingstop is kicking off the 2026-27 football season with its limited-time Lemon Pepper Trio, featuring its original Lemon Pepper flavor alongside two new…
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Wings Etc. wants to make Ranch more than a side: Enter the 'Ranch Flight'
September 10, 2026
Wings Etc. will launch a limited-time Ranch Flight Sept. 15, allowing customers to choose three of five ranch-based sauces. The lineup includes House Ranch…
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Zaxbys partners with Nerds to bring back strawberry milkshake
September 3, 2026
Zaxbys has joined forces with candy brand Nerds to bring back its Nerds Strawberry Milkshake, according to a company press release. The beverage is available…
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Blaze Pizza names Tracy Stockard chief marketing officer
August 25, 2026
Blaze Pizza has appointed Tracy Stockard as chief marketing officer. A veteran marketing executive with more than two decades of experience leading national…
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Blaze Pizza launches 'Practical Magic 2' inspired menu
August 21, 2026
Blaze Pizza is launching a limited-time menu inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film "Practical Magic 2," according to a press release.
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Smalls Sliders offers free dog bandanas for National Dog Day
August 21, 2026
Smalls Sliders is celebrating National Dog Day on Aug. 26 by offering a free "Can's Best Friend" bandana to guests who bring their dogs to participating…
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