Catering


  • A photo of several sandwiches on a wooden table with a green and white box behind them that says Speedy Cafe Sandwiches.
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    Courtesy of 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven adding catering to restaurant locations

    The company has partnered with ezCater on bulk ordering at Speedy Café and Laredo Taco locations, further supporting its foodservice ambitions.

    By Jessica Loder • April 23, 2026
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    Courtesy of Chipotle
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    How 10 major restaurant chains are overhauling their strategies

    From Wendy’s to Outback, heavyweight brands are investing in new menu items and operational improvements  — often accompanied by closures and renovations — to get back on track.

    By March 26, 2026
  • Sweetgreen's catering bar set out on a table over a green carpet.
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    Sweetgreen launches ‘Build Your Own’ catering bar

    The brand is the latest fast casual to see large-format catering as a lifeline, but operational problems could undercut the bid to secure big ticket orders.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
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    QSR catering is big business, but it’s not takeout, experts say

    “With catering customers, you only get one shot,” said Mike Smith, chief brand officer of Moe’s Southwest Grill. “Either you invest in all the things it takes, or you stay out of the business.”

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Five Guys expands catering through ezCater

    Employers can order packages from small group bundles to large build-your-own bars from the burger chain across 800 locations nationwide.

    By Jan. 13, 2026