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Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.

Maria Rivera was named CEO of The Salty, a doughnut-and-coffee concept with 22 company-owned locations.

The sandwich chain reports that digital sales now account for 43% of total revenue as it successfully targets younger and more diverse consumer demographics.

Multi-unit operator Green Shoot Brands has acquired the 22-unit Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, adding the concept to a 410-unit portfolio including Little Caesars and Dave’s Hot Chicken.

Jersey Mike's adds a value bundle to its menu for limited time

Orlando-based Another Broken Egg is coming to the end of some supplier contracts, so over the next two years, Chief Technology Officer Chris Harrison is looking to make some changes.

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- Fast Casual - Franchising - Marketing & Branding - News Tropical Smoothie unveils new branding to mark next stage of growth The fast-casual chain is looking to move into nontradi

- Casual Dining - Executives - News Former Innovative Dining Group exec to lead Pacific Catch Sam Hallak was named CEO of the 16-unit casual-dining seafood chain. [](https://www.nr

- Fast Casual - Franchising - News Einstein Bros. Bagels adds three new leaders to C-suite With a goal of reaching 1,000 units by 2030, the fast-casual bagel concept has brought in

- Franchising - Sandwich Trends - Fast Casual - Delivery - News Flatbread sandwich specialist Così to license its brand as a virtual catering menu The fast-casual chain that once h

The parent company of Saladworks and Frutta Bowls is offering a three-tier incentive program to drive individual and multi-unit development through 2027.

The fast-casual chain introduced 33 new or reimagined dishes and a dedicated grilled chicken category as part of a broader brand evolution including a new franchising model.

The 3,300-unit sandwich franchise is bringing back its grilled Italian limited-time offer to leverage its status as the Official Sub Sandwich Sponsor of the NFL.

The South Korean bakery giant, which operates over 1,750 locations globally, is launching its first American storefront in Virginia as it enters the competitive cafe segment.

Following a viral social media experiment, the fast-casual salad chain is launching a formal 30-day challenge to engage its digital customer base.

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- Fast Casual - Franchising - Executives - Marketing & Branding - News Dog Haus reshapes marketing team with former Jersey Mike’s execs James Field, who moves from the C-suite at t

- Emerging Chains - Franchising - Fast Casual - News Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands Data firm YouGov ranked the Top 20 restaurant chains on the

- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - Loyalty - News Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program The fast-casual chain is shifting to a points-based program with tiers

The nation’s largest bagel chain plans to add 300 units by 2030, leveraging a new prototype and converting sister brand Bruegger’s units in key markets.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have reached a deal to acquire the 500-unit Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon from VIG Partners.

The 1,250-unit chain saw same-store sales rise 9% in July following the systemwide rollout of new ovens and a strategic expansion into toasted flatbreads.

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain reported a 9% increase in same-store sales and a 5.3% jump in traffic despite temporary industry-wide headwinds in the salad category.