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Portillo's Plans First Downtown Chicago Inline Restaurant on Michigan Ave
The Chicago-born fast-casual operator moves beyond suburban drive-through formats as it pursues denser urban trade area…
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Ford's Garage Launches Summer LTO Menu Built on BBQ Themes
The 1920s-styled burger-and-craft-beer chain rolls out ribs, smoked sausage and pulled chicken as operators lean harder…
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Hungry Howie's Taps Restaurant365 for 500-Unit Back-Office Rollout
All incoming franchisees will also adopt the platform's accounting module, deepening the systemwide integration.
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Toronto Star Launches Top 100 Under $100 Dining Guide
The editorial ranking targets a value-driven dining segment as mid-market restaurants face mounting pressure from infla…
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RestaurantFounder.com Widens Training Push for Indie Operators
The Aaron Gersonde-led platform targets a segment where failure rates remain elevated and formal operational training h…
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INPARADISE Taps Michelin Chef for Spain Culinary Series
The seasonal collaboration follows a successful Italian debut, extending the operator's 'Taste the World' strategy into…
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Katie's Pizza & Pasta Opens Fourth Unit in Crestwood Push
The St. Louis-based operator now runs four locations while its premium frozen line surges — a dual-channel strategy dra…
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Hawaiian Airlines Overhauils Cabin Dining With Pre-Order, Local Chefs
Huaka'i loyalty members receive two complimentary meals; new island-made snack partners added across all cabin tiers.
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Noodles & Company Elevates Frank Rodriguez to SVP of Operations
The fast-casual chain taps a veteran restaurant operator to sharpen accountability and execution as it pursues a broade…
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Chicken Salad Chick Enters Utah, Expanding to 23 States
The Atlanta-based chicken salad specialist is accelerating its geographic push with a Pleasant Grove debut, its first u…
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Next Robot Wins NRA Innovation Award, Launches Dual-Wok Cooking System
The company's AI-powered cooking robots earned recognition at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, with new R…
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Nobu Expands Into Bellevue With Residences and Restaurant
The move marks Nobu's first footprint in the Pacific Northwest, anchoring its brand to two residential towers and a pla…