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Sweetgreen's wraps attract Gen Z customers, but sales growth is hindered by food safety concerns.

Newk’s Eatery is closely examining the Phoenix metro as it plans for growth in 2026, with Chandler and Scottsdale among the strongest opportunities.

As Newk’s Eatery continues to expand across Texas, San Antonio has emerged as one of the most compelling opportunities for future development.

Following a challenging second quarter, Sweetgreen leadership is focusing on core store execution and transaction-led growth to improve profit margins and restaurant traffic.

Improvements in consumer value perception, transactions and throughput were derailed by worries about Cyclospora, though the brand does not serve iceberg lettuce.

The fast-casual chain introduced the new line of salad-filled wrap sandwiches earlier this year, hoping it would help turn around same-store sales and traffic that plummeted to negative double-digits in the first quarter.

Sweetgreen executives noted that headlines regarding a regional Cyclospora outbreak hampered sales momentum despite the brand not using the specific ingredient tied to the recall.

Salad and Go closes 70 locations despite positive consumer sentiment.

Pokeworks, the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand known for its fresh, customizable offerings, is strengthening its presence across Texas.

Tender Greens is bringing vibrant Mediterranean flavors to the menu with the launch of its new Mediterranean Wraps, available for a limited time from August 5 through October 7.

Salad and Go files for bankruptcy protection, closing 70 restaurants

Pokeworks is strengthening its presence across Texas. With an active development pipeline, the brand is looking to expand its footprint and continue investment in key growth markets across the state.

Rock N Roll Sushi debuts in Mansfield, Texas, on August 10.

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For years, guests have been flooding Cava’s inboxes with requests to add seafood as a protein choice on the menu.

Rōti Modern Mediterranean (Rōti), the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands, announced the launch of a new franchise incentive program designed to support and accelerate development for its growing roster of franchise partners.

Salad and Go files for Chapter 11, closes 70 stores

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap and Newk's Eatery, gives entrepreneurs three distinct restaurant franchise opportunities backed by decades of restaurant and franchising experience.

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Noodles & Company is bringing fresh-from-the-oven comfort to the table with its new limited-time Baked Cheese Tortelloni, available Aug.

Salad and Go filed for bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 of its restaurants, ending a 13-year run for the drive-thru salad chain.

Rōti Modern Mediterranean is offering financial incentives to franchisees as it looks to accelerate development across the U.S.

- Fast Casual - Finance - News Salad and Go closes all locations, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy The drive-thru salad chain cited consumer pressures, inflation, and overexpansion for

Rōti Modern Mediterranean, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands, today announced the launch of a new franchise incentive program designed to support and accelerate development for its growing roster of franchise partners.