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BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

BurgerFi announced the $161.3 million acquisition Monday that is expected to go through in Q4.

Half of Raising Cane’s corporate team decamps to work frontline units

Headquarters staffers volunteer to fill needed fry-cook, cashier spots as well as help recruit toward goal of 10,000 new workers, says co-CEO AJ Kumaran.

Federal judge dismisses Subway tuna lawsuit

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Sandwich brand commends court for action on ‘reckless and improper’ claims.

David Graves is promoted to president of Pizza Hut U.S.

Effective in 2022, exec is part of the KFC dream team brought in to refresh the struggling pizza brand.

Reef expands ghost kitchen portfolio with TGI Fridays

Deal with casual-dining brand calls for as many as 300 delivery sites globally.

Teriyaki Madness’ growth isn’t mad – it’s smart

CEO Michael Haith explains how the brand is preparing for immense growth based on food type and restaurant segment.

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Jack in the Box and Sweetgreen

Plus innovation at Bojangles, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Dog Haus, Dos Toros, Fazoli’s, Firehouse Subs, Flower Child, Friendly’s, Great American Cookies, Hooters, Marble Slab Creamery, MOD Pizza, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Newk’s Eatery, On the Border, Velvet Taco and Wayback Burgers.

Leadership outshines management, Monty Moran tells CREATE audience

Former co-CEO of Chipotle says love plays a significant role.

12 executives on the move at restaurants across the country

See which restaurant chains have seen changes in the C-suite over the past month.

Subway adds Baja Steak & Jack to fall Refresh menu

Updates also include Caramel Apple Cookie LTO and two new sauces.