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la Madeleine to Open in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Tennessee is about to get its first taste of la Madeleine — the French-inspired café-bakery brand celebrated for its elevated, comforting café fare, handcrafted pastries and inviting atmosphere — when it opens at 105 Legacy Pointe Blvd, Suite C-1, in Mt. Juliet on Wednesday, March 18. While the café will officially open to the public at 7 […]

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Portillo’s Appoints Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling Chief Development Officer

Portillo’s announced the appointment of Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Pecoraro-Striepling will lead Portillo’s restaurant development strategy, including real estate and site selection, prototype design, and construction. She will play a key role in advancing Portillo’s long-term expansion as the company continues to grow its footprint while preserving the brand’s unique […]

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How to Create a Restaurant Website with Accessibility in Mind

Opening up your QSR website to a wider audience is key to driving more orders, and understanding how to create a restaurant website with accessibility in mind is where it all begins. A whopping 25 percent of all U.S adults live with some form of disability. This is 66 million people, and 1 in 4 […]

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Huey Magoo’s Opens in Montgomery, Alabama

The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s – the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Montgomery, AL with the grand opening of its newest location. Huey Magoo’s expands its commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and made-to-order meals with the opening of its 87th restaurant nationwide. Every tender starts […]

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CAVA to Honor National Pita Day with Weekend-Long Celebration

Ahead of National Pita Day, CAVA’s iconic Peter Chip is celebrating his birthday the best way he knows how: by giving away pita chips.  For National Pita Day (March 29), CAVA is celebrating the Mediterranean way with a weekend-long birthday celebration, with free pita chips for loyalty members nationwide! More below:

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El Pollo Loco Sees Strong Demand in New Markets, Plans Faster Expansion

El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams doesn’t believe the fire-grilled chicken chain has a national competitor. Her evidence is the performance of restaurants in New Mexico and Washington, both of which opened in 2025 and are new states for the fast casual. Each is performing above the system average. The store in Kent, Washington—operated by […]

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How the Clutch Coffee-Dutch Bros Deal Came Together, and What’s Next for its Cofounder

When supply chain got dicey during the pandemic, a contact from Dutch Bros offered Darren Spicer a tip. Instead of holding through a 12-month lead time, he suggested trying a different frozen coffee machine (the Spaceman) instead. That ended up being the same connection, a few years later, who sparked a conversation that led to […]

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CAVA Opens in Cincinnati

CAVA, the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, opened its doors today at 3356 Madison Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. CAVA Oakley Station is a 3,200-square-foot location with a bright dining room, convenient digital order pick-up, and delivery options designed to meet guests where they are depending on the day – bringing bold, craveable Mediterranean flavors that […]

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Chronic Tacos to Offer BOGO Burritos on National Burrito Day

Chronic Tacos is celebrating one of the most delicious food holidays of the year with a special one-day promotion. In honor of National Burrito Day on April 2, 2026, Chronic Tacos will offer loyalty members a Buy One, Get One Free burrito available exclusively through the Chronic Tacos App. For one day only, guests who […]

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