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Wonder serving TikTok star's cupcakes, salad
June 26, 2025
Melissa Ben-Ishay, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and founder of Baked by Melissa, has partnered with Wonder to offer her Rainbow Kale Salad and…
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Restaurant AI adoption remains on the back burner
June 23, 2025
Although a majority of restaurant executives plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence, adoption is slow going, according to a Deloitte…
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HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs
June 19, 2025
Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…
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LEAD Dallas kicking off in July
June 19, 2025
LEAD, a leadership development platform, is bringing an evening of insights and genuine connection to Dallas, July 9 as part of LEAD Dallas, an event designed…
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Local Kitchens expanding to LA with Studio City opening
June 17, 2025
Local Kitchens, a fast casual restaurant brand known for its collaborations with chefs, will open its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on July 2.
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Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO
June 17, 2025
Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.
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Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products
June 17, 2025
The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…
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#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's
June 16, 2025
Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…
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Former Raising Cane's exec named COO of Smalls Sliders
June 16, 2025
Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept, has named Clint Penfield as chief operating officer. He brings more than two decades of experience from Raising…
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L&L Hawaiian co-founder publishes franchising guidebook
June 13, 2025
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue co-Founder Eddie Flores Jr. is offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and current franchise owners in his book…
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Savory invests in Asian street food concept
June 12, 2025
Savory Fund, which has helped scale restaurant brands including Swig and Mo' Bettahs, is hoping to do the same for Hawkers, an Asian street food concept…
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White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings
June 10, 2025
Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…
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DIG collaborates with Persian-American content creator
June 5, 2025
DIG, a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, has partnered with Persian-American content creator Cyrus Veyssi to launch Cyrus…
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Toast commits $5M to combat food insecurity
June 4, 2025
Toast Inc. announced Wednesday a $5 million philanthropic commitment over the next five years to combat global food insecurity, beginning with a U.S.
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Five Guys launches ghost kitchen
June 4, 2025
Five Guys launched its first ghost kitchen Monday in San Francisco, California, partnering with CloudKitchens to expand its reach.
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Sunrise Social Express aims to be infusion of Waffle House, Raising Cane’s
June 4, 2025
Sunrise Social Express, a fast casual version of Sunrise Social, a metro-Philly hotspot, is now open at 301 S. Main Road in Vineland.
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Chipotle opens event space in Ohio
June 4, 2025
Chipotle has opened a meeting and event space called The Pepper Training Center inside its Restaurant Support Center in Columbus' Downtown Arena District at…
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Salad House taps Bikky for data-driven growth
June 3, 2025
Salad House, a health-focused franchise, is deploying the Bikky customer data platform for data-driven growth.
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Burger Patch rolls out 2019 pricing
June 2, 2025
Sacramento, California-based Burger Patch, known for its vegan offerings, is launching the "Eat Like it's 2019" campaign today, offering retro pricing on…
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Last call: Nominations closing soon for 2025 Perfect Pitch
June 2, 2025
Nominations close June 8.
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