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Cava launches Greek Goddess dressing
Cava introduces Greek Goddess dressing with salmon and steak bowls.
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Salad and Go returns with co-founders
Salad and Go co-founder Daniel Patino and investors Tom Misitano and Mike Myers revive the chain after bankruptcy.
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Ramen becomes permanent menu item for Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company adds three new ramen dishes to its permanent menu after successful trial.
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Wild seafood offers protein, flavor, and versatility
Wild Alaska seafood boosts menu sales with health benefits and quick preparation.
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Seafood towers reemerge as indulgent dining option
Restaurants revive seafood towers as affordable luxury for diners.
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Salad and Go, inflation, and Gen Korean
Salad Go returns after bankruptcy as inflation outpaces wages and Gen Korean exits restaurant industry.
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Zaxbys enters New York with 'Grow to Win' strategy
Zaxbys opens NYC location as chicken category gets crowded.
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Millennials' Top Full-Service Restaurant Chains
Millennials prefer Snooze, Chuy’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
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Burger King's Award Winning Chef Shares Menu Innovation Insights
Burger King's award-winning chef reveals menu innovation strategies and hacks.
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Habit introduces dipping burgers to Meal Deal menu
Habit Burger & Grill adds three dipping burgers to limited-time Meal Deals.
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Snooze hires new COO as it nears 70 restaurants
Snooze appoints new COO to scale operations as it approaches 70 locations.
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Gen Korean restaurants sold to Chubby Cattle Group for $100M
Gen Restaurant Group sells 47 Korean BBQ restaurants to Chubby Cattle Group for $100 million.
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Restaurant data ownership crisis
Restaurants must ask vendors: Do you own our customer data?
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What operators should know about POS-embedded financing
Restaurant owners must understand the risks of POS-embedded financing before accepting advances.
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Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood, Texas
New restaurant from Raz Halili and chef Joe Cervantez opens in Friendswood, Texas with Gulf seafood and premium steaks.
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Menu price inflation outpaces wages
Restaurant menu prices rose 3.5% year over year in September, but hourly wages grew just 3%.
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Starbucks, Chipotle, and Wendy’s
Starbucks ends Chipotle talks; Wendy’s franchisee fights termination.
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Joey Opens Second U.S. Location in Dallas
Joey Restaurants opens second U.S. location in Dallas with upscale dining and global menu.
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Chili's adds Chicken Parm Big Crispy sandwich
Chili's launches Chicken Parm Big Crispy sandwich with fried mozzarella planks.
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Savory Fund raises $201.5 million
Savory Fund III secures $201.5m investment exceeding $200m target for third restaurant vehicle.
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Crisp & Green Acquires Mad Greens and Snappy Salads
Crisp & Green to convert 33 Mad Greens and Snappy Salads locations to its brand by year-end.
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Taco Bell Features Kevin Hart Paris Hilton Doja Cat Orders
Taco Bell offers Kevin Hart, Paris Hilton, and Doja Cat's go-to orders for $4 this October.
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Chipotle's Big Ass Bag for Family Meals
Chipotle launches oversized takeout bag for family meals through app rewards.
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Domino's sales impacted by pressured consumers
Domino's Q3 sales grew 0.3% as consumers face economic pressure.
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California Pizza Kitchen launches salad line for retail
California Pizza Kitchen adds salad kits to retail with FiveStar Gourmet Foods.
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Wendy's Franchisee Challenges Bankruptcy Closures
Bankrupt Wendy's franchisee fights store closures and termination claims.
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Starbucks denies Chipotle acquisition
Starbucks officially rejects Chipotle buyout after Financial Times report.
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Jersey Mike's Mini Bundles for $7.99
Jersey Mike's offers mini cold subs with chips for $7.99 to attract Gen Z.
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Catch Hospitality Group Opens Cafe Charmant in NYC
Catch Hospitality Group launches coastal brasserie Cafe Charmant in New York City.
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Subway gives free sandwiches for lunch regrets
Subway offers $15 eGift cards for lunch regrets via Halloween-themed promotion.
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Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry co-branding deal
MTY Food Group unites Papa Murphy's pizza and Pinkberry frozen yogurt under one roof for new locations.
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Starbucks/Chipotle merge rumors and True Food’s bankruptcy
Starbucks reportedly eyes Chipotle acquisition amid True Food Kitchen bankruptcy.
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Taco Bell and Milk Bar team up for Birthday Cake Empanada
Taco Bell and Milk Bar launch limited-time Birthday Cake Empanada with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles for $3.49.
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Cinemark launches gameday delivery meals
Cinemark's gameday party packs now available for home delivery via major apps.
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Lauren Crowley named Sweetgreen chief people officer
Sweetgreen appoints Lauren Crowley as chief people officer after Starbucks tenure.
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Hotel Restaurants Offer Huge Potential for Operators
Hotel restaurants provide operators with untapped market opportunities through guest experience innovation.
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Taco Bell and Milk Bar launch Birthday Cake Empanada
Taco Bell and Milk Bar team up for a limited-time Birthday Cake Empanada with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles.
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Pizza Inn CEO Accuses Board of Discrimination
Pizza Inn CEO Brandon Solano claims board denied salary raise due to race and national origin.
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New menu items from Bojangles, Culver’s, and Smoothie King
Halloween-themed snacks and cheese curd specials launch across three chains.
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Subway launches EMEA prototype
Subway's new Blueprint format targets Europe, Middle East and Africa with After Dark shifts.
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Google Maps Launches Fan-Favorite Dining Lists
Google Maps introduces fan-generated dining guides for 10 global cities with trending food and reservation tips.
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Starbucks Eyes Chipotle Acquisition
Starbucks reportedly plans to acquire Chipotle, the biggest restaurant deal in history, sparking investor skepticism.
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Souplantation Returns to California
Souplantation, Hangry Joe’s, and Wagamama update restaurant strategies and locations.
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Outback Launches 'Best Steaks Ever' Menu
Outback Steakhouse introduces juicier, more flavorful steaks to boost customer satisfaction and sales.
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Starbucks, ezCater, and Subway
Starbucks may buy Chipotle, Uber plans ezCater acquisition, Subway launches global prototype.
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New on the Menu: Five Milk Punches
Five restaurants create clear milk punches with unique twists.
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Little Caesars Launches Athletic Wear Collection
Little Caesars debuts first athletic wear line for NFL players ahead of games.
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Zaxbys expands into Florida service plazas
Zaxbys opens five Florida Turnpike service plaza restaurants with Areas USA.
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