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Sweetgreen appoints Christopher Tarrant as senior vice president, chief development officer Sweetgreen appoints Christopher Tarrant as senior vice president, chief development officer

Tarrant recently served as CDO for Nothing Bundt Cakes and will oversee real estate development, design, and construction for Sweetgreen

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Aug 26, 2024

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Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future

Aug 26, 2024

Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Aug 26, 2024

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CAVA has found consumers’ sweet spot for value CAVA has found consumers’ sweet spot for value

Aug 23, 2024

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Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Popeyes Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Popeyes

Aug 23, 2024

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Freebirds World Burrito acquired by Sun Holdings Freebirds World Burrito acquired by Sun Holdings

Aug 19, 2024

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BurgerFi warns investors of potential bankruptcy

BurgerFi warns investors of potential bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Portillo’s draws activist investor, Engaged Capital

Portillo’s draws activist investor, Engaged Capital

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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BurgerFi draws $2.5 million in emergency funding

BurgerFi draws $2.5 million in emergency funding

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Tech Tracker: A preview of what’s to come at the FSTEC 2024 Conference

Tech Tracker: A preview of what’s to come at the FSTEC 2024 Conference

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Starbucks offered incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and equity as he left Chipotle

Starbucks offered incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and equity as he left Chipotle

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Potbelly tests $7.99 value combo meal, reduces store footprint

Potbelly tests $7.99 value combo meal, reduces store footprint

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Sweetgreen evolves beyond the weekday lunch crowd with same-store sales up 9%

Sweetgreen evolves beyond the weekday lunch crowd with same-store sales up 9%

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Panera Bread announces appointment of Mark Shambura as chief marketing officer

Panera Bread announces appointment of Mark Shambura as chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Noodles & Company considers closing around 20 underperforming units

Noodles & Company considers closing around 20 underperforming units

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Portillo’s launches first kiosk test in Chicago market

Portillo’s launches first kiosk test in Chicago market

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How Newk’s Eatery is faring after being quietly sold to Beef O’Brady’s parent company

How Newk’s Eatery is faring after being quietly sold to Beef O’Brady’s parent company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Potbelly

Restaurant veteran Lynette McKee of Potbelly on the state of franchising

Restaurant veteran Lynette McKee of Potbelly on the state of franchising

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Jimmy John's value

Jimmy John’s, Hardee’s, and Taco John’s join the value-menu game

Jimmy John’s, Hardee’s, and Taco John’s join the value-menu game

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, IHOP, and Sonic Drive-In

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, IHOP, and Sonic Drive-In

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Rubios sold 40 million

Rubio’s sold to its lender, The Original Fish Taco, affiliate of TREW Capital Management, for $40 million

Rubio’s sold to its lender, The Original Fish Taco, affiliate of TREW Capital Management, for $40 million

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Chipotle responds to social media outcry by promising more consistent, ‘generous’ portions

Trending this week: Chipotle responds to social media outcry by promising more consistent, ‘generous’ portions

Wingstop Q2 Target $3M AUV

Wingstop ups target AUV to $3M after 28.7% same-store sales bump in Q2

Wingstop ups target AUV to $3M after 28.7% same-store sales bump in Q2

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle, Wonderskin introduce a ‘guac proof lip stain’

Chipotle, Wonderskin introduce a ‘guac proof lip stain’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Dig’s Jessica Serrano leans into the restaurant’s seasonality with marketing campaigns

Dig’s Jessica Serrano leans into the restaurant’s seasonality with marketing campaigns

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151

2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151

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Chipotle execs: Summer months are harder to predict post-COVID

Chipotle execs: Summer months are harder to predict post-COVID

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

District Taco welcomes new leadership to spearhead expansion and boost franchise opportunities

District Taco welcomes new leadership to spearhead expansion and boost franchise opportunities

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Chipotle responds to social media outcry by promising more consistent, ‘generous’ portions

Chipotle responds to social media outcry by promising more consistent, ‘generous’ portions

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chipotle continues to gain traffic, market share

Chipotle continues to gain traffic, market share

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Shake Shack offers dry cleaning to promote its barbecue LTO

Shake Shack offers dry cleaning to promote its barbecue LTO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sweet Paris

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café expands Texas footprint with new Bridgeland location

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café expands Texas footprint with new Bridgeland location

Chicken Salad Chick continues to expand, opens first location in New Orleans

Chicken Salad Chick continues to expand, opens first location in New Orleans

Chipotle launches new beverages

Chipotle launches new beverages, including aluminum bottled water

Chipotle launches new beverages, including aluminum bottled water

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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