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Smashburger Rebuilds Brand Identity and Growth Potential

At the start of 2025, Smashburger found itself “a little lost” on multiple fronts, including brand positioning, according to cofounder Tom Ryan. The 190-unit chain’s ethos had become fuzzy over the past six to seven years, and Ryan believes several executives who came in and out of the business during this period didn’t have a […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, News, pizza

Your Pie Introduces Redesigned Restaurant Model

Your Pie, the Ischia-inspired pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is entering a pivotal growth chapter as it sets its sights on expanding its franchise footprint nationwide. After spending 2025 refining its restaurant model and operational strategy by opening 8 stores, Your Pie has rounded out Q1 with a […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, News, Operations, Sandwiches, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Hires Shawna Snyder as COO

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has appointed seasoned restaurant executive Shawna Snyder as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to disciplined expansion and operational excellence amid its recent national supply partnerships with Amoroso’s Baking Company and Philly’s Best Steak Company.  Shawna will oversee national growth strategy, operational systems, and expansion initiatives, bringing an operator-first mindset; focused […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Kolache Factory Adds New Strawberry Lemonade

The Kolache Factory, the fast-growing bakery-café franchise known for its fresh-baked kolaches, is welcoming spring with a refreshing new Strawberry Lemonade, available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.   The bright refreshing beverage is part of Kolache Factory’s new beverage initiative designed to expand drink offerings across the brand’s cafés. Made fresh at the counter in a barista-style preparation, the Strawberry Lemonade is crafted […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News, Sandwiches

Potbelly Rolls Out Catering Discount for NCAA Tournament Time

Potbelly is tipping off tournament season with a limited-time catering offer designed for watch parties, office gatherings and social celebrations. From March 16 through April 12, fans can score 10% off Potbelly small catering bundles, renamed the “Tip-Off Time Bundle,” by using the promo code TIPOFF at checkout. The Tip-Off Time Bundle feeds up to […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Potbelly Announces Additional Growth in Texas

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced that father-son duo, Barry and Remington Burke, are expanding their original nine-shop franchise agreement for the Greater Dallas area to now include six additional shops in East Texas. The 15 planned shops will strengthen the brand’s steady growth across Texas, which currently totals more than 60 locations. Building […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

NAYA to Open 17 Locations in 2026

Building on four consecutive years of more than 40 percent annual unit growth, the 43-unit, Lebanese fast-casual brand NAYA is poised to open 17 new locations in 2026. As part of its long-term vision to reach 200 locations by 2030, NAYA’s growth strategy focuses on densely populated urban and suburban markets, particularly mixed-use “live, work, […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

South Block Opens Inside Washington, D.C.’s Western Market Food Hall

South Block is continuing its rapid expansion with a brand-new location inside Western Market, bringing its handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices to one of the city’s most popular food hall destinations. Located at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,  this iconic food hall is a hub for locals, professionals and visitors looking for a variety of food […]

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Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Chipotle Launches New Cilantro Lime Sauce

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced the launch of a new Cilantro Lime Sauce, a vibrant, made-fresh-daily sauce designed to elevate any Chipotle order. Featuring hand-chopped cilantro, lime, Mexican spices, sour cream and roasted jalapeños, the creamy sauce adds bright, herb-forward flavor with balanced citrus and a subtle kick. Like all Chipotle ingredients, it contains no artificial colors, […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

Ludlow Coffee Supply Opens Third South Florida Location

Ludlow Coffee Supply, the Lower East Side-born coffee brand celebrated for its neighborhood-first energy and meticulously sourced single-origin coffees, is opening its newest location at Domus Brickell Park this spring. This marks Ludlow’s third South Florida location, second in Miami – embracing the city as the “Sixth Borough” – and its first to debut an all-day café […]

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