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Luckin Coffee enters the US market with 18 New York City locations.

Pump & Pantry has agreed to purchase 21 standalone convenience stores from Hy-Vee, significantly expanding its footprint across Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Bosselman Pump & Pantry is expanding its Midwest presence by acquiring 21 standalone convenience stores and several coffee shop locations from Hy-Vee.

There’s still a question today about where Starbucks stands, nearly two years after CEO Brian Niccol joined the company. It remains a bit of a mystery what customers will experienc

It would be easy to assume that a brand like Dutch Bros is always looking in its rear-view mirror.

Dairy Queen announces a $150,000 cash incentive for franchisees who hit timely opening milestones for new Grill & Chill units.

Sun Rouen, a longtime retail and beauty executive who brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across major national brands including Ulta Beauty, Starbucks and Louis Vuitton, has led large-scale retail operati

A recent study found that 66% of consumers are willing to walk away if a brand breaks a promise, highlighting the importance of customer experience.

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

Chagee’s foray in the U.S. has been a success, at least initially.

The matcha category is seeing significant growth across major beverage chains and represents a trending opportunity for new franchise concepts.

Pita Pit USA is excited to announce the appointment of John Csukor as Chief Executive Officer of all US operations, ushering in a new chapter for the fresh, mediterranean inspired franchise.

QSR operators see merch as a loyalty frontier with 80 percent of consumers finding joy in fandoms.

When Starbucks unveiled its AI inventory-counting tool in early September, it seemed like a great example of how restaurants could benefit from AI.

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

LV Foodservice Concepts, a convenience store and travel plaza operator, recently opened its third Checkers & Rally's unit as part of a multi-unit agreement.

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Smashburger appoints Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.

The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported.

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Red Robin's profits rise with ChatGPT's help, margins up 0.5%

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The fast-food giant is testing cold brew and flavored foams in select markets as it moves toward a $5 billion annual beverage revenue goal.

At a remodeled Chicago cafe, the proportion of on-premise traffic has doubled as consumers enjoy couches, comfy seating, outlets and warm lighting.