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The July 31 reduction was meant to simplify its corporate structure to allow for better focus, nimbler operations and improved restaurant-level support.
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The July 31 reduction was meant to simplify its corporate structure to allow for better focus, nimbler operations and improved restaurant-level support.

Qdoba and Chipotle stop serving jalapeños due to Salmonella outbreak

The coffee chain will convert units in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas as part of its strategy to reach 2,029 units in 2029.

Salad and Go files for bankruptcy protection, closing 70 restaurants

Burger King sales surge 8.5% in Q2 2026, outpacing Popeyes

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

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Salad and Go files for Chapter 11, closes 70 stores

Kevin Kalicak, who has spent nearly 30 years at Darden, will join the fast casual chain on Sept.

Chipotle has removed some jalapeños from specific stores following a Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, which the brand said impacted multiple foodservice operators, according to a Tuesday press release.

Anderson will oversee the chain’s NEXT strategy in its largest market and succeeds Joe Erlinger, who is leaving the company after 20 years.

Suk Nicholas, a 15-year company veteran, will oversee the chain’s fresh delivery business globally and in the U.S.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski blames US traffic drop on execution problems

Darin Harper succeeds Tarun Lal as Dave & Buster’s CEO

Checkers & Rally's hires Peter Busse as chief development officer

Domino's pays $5 to beta test new app and website.

The changes, which include naming Anomaly U.S. creative agency of record, support a turnaround focused on improving execution and value messaging.

The chain’s turnaround — aided by value plays, menu innovation and marketing spend — is nearing an inflection point as it prepares to open new stores.

Panera Bread is moving its corporate headquarters to Massachusetts in 2027 as part of a strategic plan to enhance collaboration and brand growth.

Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion and overhauls KFC globally.

Jersey Mike’s has launched its $1 billion initial public offering on the NYSE, marking the largest restaurant sector IPO since 2021.

The chicken wing giant reported a 7.5% drop in comparable sales as core urban consumers face increased financial pressure.

A 7.9% increase in domestic same-store sales underscores the success of the brand's operational 'Green Apron' service model and improved staffing levels.

Loyalty, value offers and swift removal of lettuce have mitigated the sales impact of the ongoing outbreak of the foodborne parasitic illness.