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Read MoreBuffet Brand Introduces New Fast-Casual
This April, Golden Corral is set to open a new fast-casual concept, coined Golden Corral Favorites.
Read MoreChurch’s Texas Chicken Seats New CEO
Roland Gonzalez, chief operations officer of Church’s Texas Chicken since 2023, is stepping up to serve as CEO of the brand.
Read MoreShipley Do-Nuts Steps Into Tar Heel State
Shipley Do-Nuts is filling a gap in its U.S. map with the opening of its first North Carolina unit.
Read MoreFirehouse Subs Charts Next Stop
Just over a month after announcing it would open over 500 units in Brazil, Firehouse Subs is on its next voyage—this time to Australia. Over the next 10 years, the brand plans to open 165 restaurants in Australia, working with the multibrand franchisee Retail Food Group (owner of Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery,…
Read MoreFreshii Slates Fresh Equipment Addition
Freshii has started to roll out new high-speed ovens outfitted with what it calls “game-changing technology.”
Read MoreChicken Salad Chick Eyes Continued Momentum
Today, Chicken Salad Chick shared a snapshot of its 2024 milestones, including a record-breaking 88 deals—a 60% jump over its 2023 growth.
Read MoreBakery Cafe Targets 50% North American Growth in 2025
Longer term, the 4,000-unit global chain has its sights set on 1,000 units in North America by 2030.
Read More5 Questions with Jayson Tipp
The chief development officer of Playa Bowls talks about the 250-unit chain’s rapid growth, the beauty of automation and his beloved side gig.
Read More2025 State of the Foodservice Industry
After spending much of the past three years getting singed by a hot labor market and slogging through stickier-than-expected inflation, restaurant operators are cautiously, modestly optimistic heading into 2025, industry analysts say.
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