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Salad and Go files for bankruptcy protection, closing 70 restaurants

Restaurant expansion and contraction are often explained by consumer demand, labor costs, menu innovation, or access to capital.

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Gong cha from TA Associates, transferring ownership of one of the world’s largest tea chains as it targets significant expansion in the U.S.

Dutch Bros buys 65 Salad and Go sites for $105 million

The new app could aid the coffee brand’s growth by driving sales and raising the quality and volume of consumer data it collects.

Dutch Bros buys up to 65 Salad and Go locations.

Dutch Bros has added two customer-created beverages, Mexican Mocha and Island Potion, to its official menu for a limited time.

In a recently remodeled McDonald’s location in Chicago, a set of temperature-controlled cubbies, accessible only by keypad, is stationed next to the door, so delivery drivers can get their orders without walking inside.

Brew Crew Holdings, the brand's largest franchisee, plans to open 100 new locations this year following a massive jump in average unit volumes.

Dutch Bros is scaling its marketing infrastructure and personalized engagement tools to drive customer lifetime value as the coffee chain continues its aggressive national expansion.

Jersey Mike’s appears set to go public this week, and every indication suggests the fast-casual sandwich chain will have one of the biggest IPOs in industry history by just about every measure.

Bubble tea brand Gong cha has signed its largest direct franchising agreement to date with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to develop 50 locations in Texas.

The coffee franchise has appointed Stacey Pool as Chief Growth Officer to oversee unit development and market expansion for its 320-location system.

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A Business Insider report revealed that Gen Z now leads restaurant loyalty signups, with their top brands sharing a common formula: faster rewards, frictionless apps, and lower redemption thresholds.

Consumers are bifurcating, trading down for clear value or up for clear quality, and brands that are neither get squeezed, according to Consumer Edge’s Restaurant 2026 Mid-Ye

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In a preview of August’s upcoming *QSR 50*, it was not Starbucks (as was the case in recent years), Chipotle, 7 Brew, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, or any other buzzing restaurant brand, clocking in as the fastest-

Restaurant chains see 4% decline in real dollar sales since 2021

The brand is preparing for scalable growth with a new store prototype as more consumers opt for bagels for breakfast and beyond.

Former Clutch Coffee CEO Darren Spicer will join a panel on early-stage investments and M&A at the upcoming conference following his brand's acquisition by Dutch Bros.

Wingstop is introducing a limited-time Sweet Heat Chamoy flavor featuring Tajín seasoning across its menu to capitalize on trending flavor profiles.

Recent industry data indicates that top-performing restaurant chains are focusing on menu-integrated value and quality over temporary deep-discount promotions to drive growth.