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Tocaya Introduces Limited-Time Carnitas Plate, Seasonal Salad, and Beverage Lineup

Springtime at Tocaya just got a whole lot tastier. The fast-casual Mexican kitchen is introducing a limited-time offer with a new Carnitas Plate, a fresh seasonal salad and a selection of beverages that bring even more variety to a menu known for high-quality ingredients and bold, vibrant flavors. Leading the menu is Tocaya’s new Carnitas Plate ($15.95), a flavor-packed […]

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Juice It Up! Once Again Serves as Partner of MLB’s Los Angeles Angels

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, açaí and superfruit bowl chains, is stepping up to the plate for a fourth straight season as a Proud Partner of the Los Angeles Angels. The popular chain will once again bring its signature açaí bowls and lots of high-energy fan engagement to Angel Stadium throughout the 2026 baseball season. Following a successful new location last season, Juice It Up!’s stadium presence will again be located inside […]

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Pinkbox Doughnuts Announces Easter Lineup

Spring will be in full bloom at Pinkbox Doughnuts with a doughnut of the month for April that celebrates one of the season’s most popular desserts and ten sweet creations that are the perfect complement to any Easter basket. Debuting on April 2 as the doughnut of the month, What’s Up Doc is a glazed carrot cake […]

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11-Unit Firehouse Subs Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

A multi-unit Firehouse Subs franchisee filed for bankruptcy on Monday after a failed expansion strategy, rising costs, and mounting debt. CN Holdings, owned by Chris Morris and Natalie Bosworth, operates 11 Firehouse locations in Utah and Idaho. The company intends to restructure operations by shedding underperforming stores and focusing on core profitable units. According to […]

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Which Restaurant Chains Won the 2025 Earnings Season, and Why?

The 2025 earnings season offered a clear verdict on the state of the restaurant industry. Consumers remained value-sensitive, labor and commodity pressures persisted, and competitive discounting intensified across quick service and casual dining. At the same time, digital engagement deepened, loyalty ecosystems matured, and operational complexity increased. Analyzing Growth Performance In this year-end review, we […]

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Sweetgreen Unveils New KBBQ Chicken Menu

Sweetgreen announced the launch of its new KBBQ Chicken menu, a Korean BBQ–inspired offering that continues the brand’s commitment to menu innovation for its customers. Available at select locations nationwide for a limited time, the launch introduces two new entrees that pair Sweetgreen’s fresh, real ingredients with rich, sauce-forward flavor. The KBBQ Chicken menu highlights […]

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QSR magazine Launches Exclusive Restaurant Operator Community

If there’s a universal truth about running a restaurant, it’s that it’s difficult. I saw a post recently from an operator in the early days of expansion. And on his phone after a night of “sleep” were notifications by the hundreds. What went wrong over night? Everything. But his response was something along the mental […]

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16 Handles Hires Patti Carr as VP of Operations and Donna Coupe as VP of Training

16 Handles, the upscale frozen yogurt and dessert franchise known for its modern design and viral flavors, has named Patti Carr as its new Vice President of Operations and Donna Coupe as its new Vice President of Training. The new hires come at a pivotal moment for the brand, following its highest-growth year to date in 2025 and building on multiple franchise […]

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Penn Station Opens New Location in Union, Kentucky

Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual sandwich franchise known for its craveable variety of made-to-order hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade, is excited to welcome a new location in Northern Kentucky. Conveniently located at 9124 US-42 in Union (41091), the new store is across the street from Kroger in a busy retail corridor.   Owned […]

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Vicious Biscuit Introduces Revamped Cocktail Menu

Vicious Biscuit, the Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations and the fast-casual brunch rebellion, is introducing a refreshed cocktail menu across all locations as part of its ongoing strategy to align offerings with guest preferences and to enhance its overall brunch experience. The new lineup introduces three cocktails designed to reflect how guests are choosing […]

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