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Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as new CMO Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as new CMO

Schaefer joins Smoothie King from her most recent role as Chief Experience Officer at Caliber

Jan 29, 2025

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Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off

Jan 28, 2025

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Chipotle's "Extra Sunday" promotion

Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl

Jan 28, 2025

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Huey Magoo’s announces launch of new loyalty program, “Magoo’s Rewards”Huey Magoo’s announces launch of new loyalty program, “Magoo’s Rewards”

Jan 27, 2025

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Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Jan 27, 2025

Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Jan 27, 2025

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Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results

Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

TooJay’s names JoeDiGangi chief executive officer

TooJay’s names JoeDiGangi chief executive officer

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Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app

Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang’s is testing a fast-casual concept called Pagoda Asian Grill

P.F. Chang’s testing a fast-casual concept called Pagoda Asian Grill

byJoanna Fantozzi

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Panera Bread appoints Brian Krause as chief development officer

Panera Bread appoints Brian Krause as chief development officer

byJoanna Fantozzi

Toastique expands into NYC with opening of first Manhattan location in 2025

Toastique expands into NYC with opening of first Manhattan location in 2025

Tre Dita Chicago Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Lettuce Entertain You promotes R.J. Melman to CEO

Lettuce Entertain You promotes R.J. Melman to CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion

Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

Panera

Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros

Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores

Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Portillo's "Restaurant of the Future"

Portillo’s plan to drive traffic includes computer vision, loyalty

Portillo’s plan to drive traffic includes computer vision, loyalty

CH4 Global's Methane Tamer

Chipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology

hipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Papa Johns

Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s

Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Captain D's

Captain D's announces major development agreement for United Kingdom

Captain D's announces major development agreement for United Kingdom

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains

Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Shake Shack, Papa Johns, fast-food traffic

Shake Shack, Papa Johns, fast-food traffic

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Panera Bread announces new leadership additions to marketing and culinary team

Panera Bread announces new leadership additions to marketing and culinary team

Shake Shack

Shake Shack names Justin Mennen, formerly of Rite Aid, chief information and technology officer

Shake Shack names Justin Mennen, formerly of Rite Aid, chief information and technology officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Portillo’s adds Chipotle’s Jack Hartung to board

Portillo’s adds Chipotle’s Jack Hartung to board

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Panera

Scott Uehlein is Panera Bread’s new corporate chef

Scott Uehlein is Panera Bread’s new corporate chef

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Qdoba kicks off 2025 with planned new franchise development agreements across the U.S.

Qdoba kicks off 2025 with planned new franchise development agreements across the U.S.

Panera

Panera CEO, McDonald’s McValue, Taco Bell

Panera CEO, McDonald’s McValue, Taco Bell

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Gabby Thomas with pita chip medal

CAVA partners with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas to promote menu launches

CAVA partners with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas to promote menu launches

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Panera Brands CEO José Alberto Dueñas steps down; interim replacement named

Panera Brands CEO José Alberto Dueñas steps down; interim replacement named

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Just Salad debuts first drive-thru format

Just Salad debuts first drive-thru format

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Bloomin’ Brands reduces Aussie Grill fast-casual footprint

Bloomin’ Brands reduces Aussie Grill fast-casual footprint

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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