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Detroit-Style Pizza from Emmy Squared

Emmy Squared overhauls C-suite with new CEO, CFO, and more Emmy Squared overhauls C-suite with new CEO, CFO, and more

The Nashville, Tenn.-based Detroit-style pizza chain announced former Huddle House COO Troy Tracy as CEO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Nov 11, 2024

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First Watch completes second largest franchisee acquisition deal in company history First Watch completes second largest franchisee acquisition deal in company history

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 11, 2024

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The election’s impact on the restaurant industry and a recap of third quarter earnings The election’s impact on the restaurant industry and a recap of third quarter earnings

Nov 11, 2024

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Qdoba signs 22 new franchise agreements in 2024 to accelerate its rapid growth Qdoba signs 22 new franchise agreements in 2024 to accelerate its rapid growth

Nov 11, 2024

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Bloomin’ Brands to refranchise Brazilian Outback restaurants Bloomin’ Brands to refranchise Brazilian Outback restaurants

Nov 8, 2024

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25 restaurant executives on the move in October, including at Domino’s Pizza, Red Lobster, and Starbucks 25 restaurant executives on the move in October, including at Domino’s Pizza, Red Lobster, and Starbucks

Nov 8, 2024

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Sweetgreen looks to broaden menu, increase dayparts

Sweetgreen looks to broaden menu, increase dayparts

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Noodles & Company impacted by ‘significant’ drop in third-party delivery sales

Noodles & Company impacted by ‘significant’ drop in third-party delivery sales

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

CEO of Houston based franchise Crust Pizza Co. is setting chain up for major growth

CEO of Houston based franchise Crust Pizza Co. is setting chain up for major growth

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Portillo’s struggles to compete against discounters as same-store sales and traffic decline

Portillo’s struggles to compete against discounters as same-store sales and traffic decline

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Oath Pizza declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Oath Pizza declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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El Pollo Loco navigates a tough consumer environment as Q3 traffic declines 7.6%

El Pollo Loco navigates a tough consumer environment as Q3 traffic declines 7.6%

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

FAT Brands reports another quarter of revenue growth while operating at a loss

FAT Brands reports another quarter of revenue growth while operating at a loss

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack Merchandise

Shake Shack offers holiday merchandise and shakes

Shake Shack offers holiday merchandise and shakes

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Noodles & Company names Stephen Kennedy executive vice president of marketing

Noodles & Company names Stephen Kennedy executive vice president of marketing

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chipotle

Chipotle earnings and global footprint, The Cheesecake Factory’s smaller brands

Chipotle earnings and global footprint, The Cheesecake Factory’s smaller brands

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Shake Shack to launch loyalty program

Shake Shack to launch loyalty program

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chipotle interim CEO Scott Boatwright envisions the chain as a global powerhouse

Chipotle interim CEO Scott Boatwright envisions the chain as a global powerhouse

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chipotle is working on several back-of-house changes to increase efficiency

Chipotle is working on several back-of-house changes to increase efficiency

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Zaxbys repackages group meals

Zaxbys repackages group meals

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How Rachel’s Kitchen perfected healthy fast-casual before it was cool

How Rachel’s Kitchen perfected healthy fast-casual before it was cool

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Wingstop partners as official chicken sponsor of the NBA

Wingstop partners as official chicken sponsor of the NBA

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Slim Chickens exterior

Slim Chickens’ new COO Christina Vaughan looks to balance brand growth with consistency

Slim Chickens’ new COO Christina Vaughan looks to balance brand growth with consistency

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Sweetgreen storefront

Long a tech innovator, fast casual chain Sweetgreen leans more into story of its food

Long a tech innovator, fast casual chain Sweetgreen leans more into story of its food

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Qdoba names Kevin Carroll as chief operating officer

Qdoba names Kevin Carroll as chief operating officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle rolls out an AI platform to reduce hiring time

Chipotle rolls out an AI platform to reduce hiring time

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Potbelly

Potbelly, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s

Potbelly, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s

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Chipotle’s latest investments, KFC’s tenders, and Red Robin’s activist investor

Chipotle’s latest investments, KFC’s tenders, and Red Robin’s activist investor

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Activist investor suggests Potbelly should consider a sale

Activist investor suggests Potbelly should consider a sale

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Dine Brands promotes Patrick Kirk to president of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Dine Brands promotes Patrick Kirk to president of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How behind-the-scenes changes upgraded Dickey’s Barbecue’s tech stack

How behind-the-scenes changes upgraded Dickey’s Barbecue’s tech stack

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jake Paul cutting the ribbon for Dog Haus opening

Dog Haus announces partnership with YouTuber Jake Paul

Dog Haus announces partnership with YouTuber Jake Paul

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Jersey Mike’s focus on brand and culture drives its consistent growth

Jersey Mike’s focus on brand and culture drives its consistent growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Togo’s Sandwiches, Chipotle investment, Velvet Taco growth

Togo’s Sandwiches, Chipotle investment, Velvet Taco growth

Tacodeli food and drink spread

Tacodeli celebrates 25 years by bringing back its daily specials menu

Tacodeli celebrates 25 years by bringing back its daily specials menu

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