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Former El Pollo Loco CEO Bernard Acoca named CEO of Zaxby’s
The former El Pollo Loco CEO will take on the role in January, and Zaxby’s founder Zach McLeroy will transition to a chairman role.
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NRD creates Experiential Brands platform with Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Paul Damico, in expanded CEO role, says new division has eye on possible acquisitions.
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Buffalo Wild Wings is now testing a robot that can fry chicken wings
The Inspire Brands brand is partnering with Miso Robotics to test Flippy Wings.
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Sweetgreen launches initial public offering under ticker ‘SG’
Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant chain reports average unit volumes of $2.5 million.
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Here’s how 4 restaurants are addressing the labor crisis in creative ways
From paying student employees to do their homework to asking corporate team members to step up, restaurant staffing shortages require unique solutions.
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Olo is acquiring software solution platform Wisely for $187 million
Olo’s first acquisition since going public is expected to go through by the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Portillo’s raises $405M in IPO
CEO Michael Osanloo says public market is the first step in the rest of the journey for the fast-casual brand founded in 1963.
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Chipotle brings its annual Boorito promotion to the metaverse through Roblox
Chain expects to give away $1 million in free burritos through Halloween celebration that this year is digital only.
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The 12 restaurant brands with the highest quality food, according to consumers
