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Chipotle is leveraging its '53 real ingredients' platform for a high-volume digital giveaway campaign tied to the NBA Finals.

The CREATE Investment Summit returns this July to facilitate networking and educational sessions between emerging restaurant chains and the private equity community.

Chipotle has 23 million rewards members and is relaunching its loyalty program.

For several quarters now, Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright has teased a more personalized loyalty program that includes deeper engagement along the “consumer journey.” In April, that new-and-improved Chipotle Rewards progra

- Fast Casual - Food Trends - Marketing & Branding - News Chipotle tests crispy chicken The protein has been spotted in select restaurants of the fast-casual Mexican chain in Calif

The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to help it reach 2,000 units and support investments in remodels and digital makelines.

- Executives - Operations - Fast Casual - News Sweetgreen names first chief strategy officer Cindy Olsen is among several former Chipotle executives to make the jump to fast-casual

The former Chipotle executive joins the salad chain to oversee corporate strategy and the brand’s multi-pillar 'Sweet Growth Transformation Plan.'

Restaurant chains report mixed first quarter results with 0.9% average sales increase.

While other fast-casual chains have struggled with value perception over the past year or so, Cava did something simple:

Retail property professionals report high demand and low availability across Southern California, despite a slight flattening in recent rent growth.

The Mediterranean fast-casual chain reported a 9.7% jump in same-store sales for the first quarter, significantly outperforming industry peers like Chipotle and Sweetgreen.

Former Nike executive and current Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant is leveraging "drop culture" to drive loyalty and digital engagement across the franchise system.

Trump buys $1 million to $5 million of Kura Sushi stock.

GLP-1s, international crises and consumer demand for novelty have made limited-time items an ever more important part of restaurant menu playbooks.

A new report examines how mobile ordering is reshaping quick-service restaurant operations, drive-thru tech, and the overall guest experience across major brands.

The coffee giant is eliminating 300 corporate roles and consolidating regional offices as part of a restructuring plan under new CEO Brian Niccol.

Some trends are easier to derive in this industry than others.

Quick-service and fast-casual chains are increasingly using protein callouts to appeal to consumer perceptions of health and value.

Apparently a lot of people celebrated Cinco de Mayo (May 5) at Chipotle.

Chipotle has appointed industry veteran Fernando Machado as chief brand officer to lead the company's global marketing strategy and expansion toward 7,000 locations.

Sweetgreen has launched wrap sandwiches at all locations nationwide following successful tests in New York, Los Angeles, and the Midwest to attract a broader customer base.

The restaurant industry saw a wave of leadership changes in April, including new chief executives at Denny’s, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and Bagels & Co.

Industry analysts review recent earnings reports, noting slight positive gains for Chipotle, significant turnaround growth for Starbucks, and performance challenges for Wingstop.