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Salad and Go brand to be revived after bankruptcy sale

Live Más Cafés will pilot the drinks ahead of a December nationwide launch as the chain pushes toward $5 billion in annual drink sales.

The restaurant company has built a network of suppliers that are “ready to flex with us” if disruption strikes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Eric Craft said.

The private equity firm aided the early growth of Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, and its latest fund will support expanding concepts with strong brand identity.

Franchisee Original Entrepreneurs has worked with the brand since 2017, and has experience running donut shops in a highly competitive environment.

Noodles & Company adds ramen to core menu after 156,000 new guests.

Hawaiian Bros signs 52-store Florida deal with Southern Rock Restaurants

Cava and Dave’s Hot Chicken surpass 500 units, Chipotle reaches 1,500 Chipotlanes.

Domino's focuses on driving ticket growth with promotions and menu innovation.

The steakhouse chain also hired a chief steak officer to serve as its authority on selection, marbling and prep.

The coffee chain denied it was buying the burrito chain, but analysts offered an interesting view of what a mega-merger would have meant to the restaurant industry.

Members earn points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases and receive $5 discounts for every 75 points accrued, a strategy that could help boost sales and frequency.

The take-and-bake pizza chain will open three such restaurants, which are expected to provide franchisees with additional revenue streams and dayparts.

Franchisees were reportedly surprised by remodel costs, per Bloomberg, and McDonald’s has been sued for allegedly using a price recommendation tool to determine what customers would be willing to pay.

The chain, which closed all of its locations during Chapter 7 liquidation six years ago, will open a Sweet Tomatoes location in Fountain Valley by 2027.

Alisa Gmelich appointed as Hardee's president with 30 years of experience

The sushi chain joins a growing list of brands, including Charleys, Panera and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, to adopt the model alongside flexible reward redemptions.

Restaurants face pushback and risk when integrating AI tools, with 48% of executives concerned about managing risk.

The low-cost menu item includes six varieties and is aimed at helping the chain expand its afternoon daypart.

The chain plans to sell itself to a long-term partner that shares a similar brand mindset that can set it up for long-term success.

Restaurants face 90% failure rate after disasters without a plan

The chain said it provides franchisees with tools, resources and recommendations for pricing, but operators ultimately make the decisions over menu costs.

The 850-unit chain added seven items and launched a campaign to persuade consumers to choose hot sandwiches over cold grab-and-go fare.

Chicken Salad Chick signs deals for 25 units in New York