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Inspire Brands Wants to Go Public

Inspire Brands is taking a step toward the public markets. The multi-brand operator said it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for a proposed IPO of its common stock. Details around the number of shares and expected price range have not yet been disclosed. Inspire Brands said it […]

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Fast Casual, News

Maman Receives New Investment Led by TriSpan

TriSpan announced the successful closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle or Sugar Beets Inc (“Maman” or the “Company”), a fast-growing café-bakery and lifestyle brand. As one of the few single-asset continuation vehicles completed for a company-owned restaurant platform, the transaction reflects the strength of Maman’s brand, unit economics, and runway for national growth. The CV […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Pokeworks Continues Expansion in Greater Boston Area

Pokeworks, the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand known for its fresh, customizable offerings, is continuing its expansion across Greater Boston, led by multi-unit franchise partners Rong Cong and Lelin Kandel. After signing a seven-unit development deal with the brand in 2024, the duo has established a strong development pipeline with two new openings, additional locations underway, and […]

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Fast Casual, Fast Food, Menu Innovations, News, Outside Insights, Story

Is Your Restaurant Ready to Optimize Menu Communications?

Whether your menu communications are menuboards, kiosks, web-based, or mobile app, we all know that menu communications should be well-executed (attractively designed, easy to read, informative). That’s a given. And while these basics are very important, they don’t make the difference between getting improved results and getting superior business results. It’s critical that you first […]

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FUSIAN Unveils First Major Rebrand in 16 Years

After 16 years of making sushi your way, FUSIAN has a new look to match. While the brand continues to highlight its build-your-own format, guided by its “Sushi For You” mantra, the update reinforces its focus on customization and ingredient quality, supported by more defined and recognizable visuals. The menu builds on its fan-favorite large-format rolls, Asian […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, pizza

Timber Pizza Co. Inks Deal to Expand in Atlanta Metro Area

Timber Pizza Co., the award-winning, neighborhood-oriented pizza brand, has signed a new franchise development deal to bring its signature pies to the Atlanta metro area. The agreement includes plans for two locations, officially marking the brand’s entry into the Georgia market as it continues its strategic expansion across the Southeast. The first location is slated for […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Nick the Greek Comes to Tracy, California

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, is now open in Tracy, California, marking its second location in San Joaquin County. The new restaurant brings the brand’s signature menu of pitas, bowls and salads to the bustling and growing community situated between the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and the […]

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Playa Bowls Opens 400th Shop in Virginia Beach

Playa Bowls, the vibrant superfruit bowl and smoothie shop rooted in a love for the ocean, shaped by surf culture, and built on fresh, high-quality ingredients, is celebrating a major milestone with the debut of its 400th shop on Friday, May 15, at Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach. Located at 1900 Pacific Ave., Suite 146, […]

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Charitable Giving, Fast Casual, News

Chicken Salad Chick Raises Record $382K for CURE Childhood Cancer

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today that through the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation, the brand and its guests raised a record breaking $382,604.30 for CURE Childhood Cancer throughout 2025. Both headquartered in Atlanta, Chicken Salad Chick and CURE Childhood Cancer continue to strengthen their longstanding partnership, furthering their shared commitment to supporting children […]

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Fast Casual, News

Fuku Continuing South Florida Expansion with West Palm Beach Opening

Fuku, the quick, chef-driven eatery from chef and cultural icon David Chang known for its signature spicy fried chicken sandwich, is continuing its South Florida expansion with a new location planned for West Palm Beach, set to open in summer 2026. The announcement follows the brand’s recent debut in Coral Gables, marking its first standalone restaurant […]

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