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Ciabatta at Adgie’s Farmhouse

Ciabatta at Adgie’s Farmhouse
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Sat, 05/09/2026 – 20:47

This is similar to the ciabattas we made at the bakery except those were made by pros. We had dinner guests so these are all gone now and only the pix re…

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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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Papa Johns Sees Sales and Traffic Pressure, but Transformation Remains on Track

Papa Johns reported another quarter of negative same-store sales in the first quarter, but CEO Todd Penegor and his team aren’t panicking. The brand knows it’s navigating a complicated macroeconomic environment and is faced with balancing near-term pressure on transactions with a longer-term transformation plan based on innovation, value, and operational discipline. And that’s regardless […]

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 How Burger King is Putting Growth Back in Local Hands

As one of the most recognizable names in quick service, Burger King believes restaurants perform best when they are operated by owners who live in their markets, are closest to the guest, understand their communities, and take a more hands-on approach to the business. Key to the brand’s long-term turnaround strategy, Burger King is in […]

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How to Turn Drinks Into A Growth Engine

Beverages are no longer just a sidekick to the main menu—they’re increasingly a primary driver of traffic and check growth in the quick-service restaurant space. According to Datassential, operators are expanding beyond traditional soft drinks into more dynamic, customizable offerings that can attract new occasions and serve as a traffic driver. Research shows beverages account […]

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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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Wendy’s Bets on ‘Project Fresh’ to Reverse U.S. Sales Declines

Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook told investors Friday that Q1 results were mostly in line with what the company expected. But still not where the chain wants to be. The brand’s U.S. comps fell 7.8 percent in the quarter, burdened by traffic declines, inclement weather, and changes to operating hours, all partially offset by higher […]

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