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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Headed to London with Global Brand Moment

Rōti Modern Mediterranean, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands, is turning its latest expansion into a global brand moment. The company announced the launch of Global Rōti Day, a new annual celebration held on May 19. The event coincides with the brand’s strategic entry into the London market through three delivery-first kitchens, […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Finance, Franchising, News, Story

7 Brew is On a Growth Run for the Record Books

7 Brew didn’t merely outpace its own rapid growth from a year ago—it opened as many locations in 2025 as it did the previous two years combined. The chain expanded by a net of 281 restaurants, according its just-released FDD. That after lifting by 141 net in 2024 and 140 in 2023. For some perspective […]

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Fast Casual, Fast Food, Finance, News, Special Reports, Story

The State of Mobile Ordering in QSR: Which Brands are Winning, and Where Opportunity Still Lies

Last year’s Emerging Experiences Report—the third iteration in partnership with Intouch Insight—took us across the QSR landscape to visit next-generation designs. Were these elevated, tech-enabled builds satisfying their premise? Had AI infiltrated the guest experience? The answers were a bit mixed, as you’d imagine. What it revealed, among other things, though, was the layered reality […]

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Restaurant Financing: What Owners Need to Know Before Starting, Buying, or Expanding a Restaurant

Opening or growing a restaurant takes more than a great menu and strong customer service. It takes capital. Whether an operator is launching a new concept, purchasing an existing restaurant, remodeling a location, adding equipment, or expanding into multiple units, access to the right financing can often determine how quickly the business grows and how […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

Angry Chickz to Open in Santa Maria, California

Angry Chickz is continuing its California growth with a new stop on the Central Coast. The Nashville hot chicken brand will open its first Santa Maria location on June 5 at 2102 S. Bradley Road, marking its 33rd restaurant in California and 38th nationwide. With its arrival, Angry Chickz brings a menu centered on bold, made-to-order hot chicken […]

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Fast Casual, Finance, News, Story

El Pollo Loco’s Multi-Faceted Growth Strategy Takes Hold

El Pollo Loco isn’t pitching a turnaround anymore. It’s trying to prove it can sustain one. Coming out of the first quarter, the fire-grilled chicken chain is leaning into a playbook covering menu innovation, operational discipline, and digital engagement. It’s also shifting attention toward long-term traffic growth and national expansion. Leadership believes the brand has […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News

Wingstop Brings ‘House of Flavor’ Experience to North America

 Wingstop is bringing its House of Flavor experience to North America for the first time, turning up the heat this summer with culture-driven experiences only Wingstop can deliver. Wingstop’s House of Flavor, coming to its hometown of Dallas as well as Toronto throughout June, is the ultimate fan destination. The experience features Wingstop’s sauced-and-tossed wings, […]

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Village Baker Targets Growth in Western and Southern Markets

Village Baker, a family-owned, from-scratch bakery café brand with more than three decades of operational experience, is officially expanding beyond its home state of Utah, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as a franchise concept. After building a loyal following and nearing full market saturation in Utah, Village Baker is now targeting growth […]

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Vitality Bowls Expands in Charlotte Market

Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with antioxidant-rich and nutritious superfoods, is continuing its growth in the Charlotte market with the opening of its second café on May 22. Spearheaded by local resident and entrepreneurs Ray and Kusuma Mullapudi, the new […]

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