Corporate Operations

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    Burger King reworks manager role to support guest experience

    The chain is redefining its restaurant manager role with a new, more distinct uniform and new responsibilities to better address guest concerns.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant

    With seven brands in one location, Crave Kitchen will offer multiple food options to students and faculty at Georgia Tech when it debuts in August.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    How AI is shaping the restaurant industry

    Automated technology can transform restaurant systems and relieve pressure from rising operating costs, opening up new opportunities for chains looking to sharpen their value proposition. 

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    Hardee’s franchisee says old stores, high costs led to bankruptcy

    Superior Star said it absorbed significant, unexpected deferred maintenance expenses following its 2023 acquisition of scores of Hardee’s restaurants. 

    By • July 17, 2026
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    Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to diarrhea outbreak

    Upwards of 1,600 people who contracted cyclosporiasis reported eating at the chain beforehand, the CDC and FDA said.

    By • Updated 15 hours ago
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    Taco Bell pulls some ingredients as cyclosporiasis outbreak grows

    The brand said its decision was a voluntary precaution and that no specific brand or restaurant has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    Chipotle expands into Mexico

    International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward, and lessons from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Why restaurant AI setbacks aren’t the whole story

    AI tools that have a holistic view of restaurant operations can make operators more efficient, improve margins and even drive same-store sales growth, Par’s head of AI said.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Starbucks rolls out quarterly bonuses for high-performing workers

    The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive. 

    By • July 13, 2026
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    Zaxbys debuts in New York

    The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    Some Michigan Taco Bells have stopped serving lettuce, cilantro amid parasite outbreak

    The Great Lakes State has reported over 2,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness, but it’s not clear if the outbreak is tied to Taco Bell.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    The true cost of bargain fries

    Lower-priced fries can reduce yield, increase oil use and hurt consistency. Learn why premium fries deliver value.

    By Simplot • July 13, 2026
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    60-store Hardee’s operator files for bankruptcy

    Superior Star, which was formed in 2023, lost 32 units last year due to terminations or closures.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    MTY Group will close up to 50 Papa Murphy’s

    This move is part of a performance review of the parent company’s owned portfolio that identified 68 underperforming locations across multiple brands.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    Crumbl taps new tech chief amid leadership overhaul

    The dessert chain promoted Jacob Moncur to succeed CTO Bryce Redd, who spent more than eight years leading the chain’s tech strategy.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    Jersey Mike’s files for IPO

    The private equity-backed sandwich chain filed a prospectus with the SEC Thursday, highlighting its strong unit volumes and rapid growth. 

    By • July 2, 2026
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    Jollibee’s new chicken nuggets could juice sales

    A buzzy new menu launch may help the chain win diners and market confidence as it eyes a U.S. IPO and franchised growth.

    By • July 2, 2026
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    World Cup kicks US restaurant traffic up a notch

    Transactions in host cities jumped by as much as 28% during the group stage of the soccer tournament, per Square data.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Papa Johns’ CFO to depart

    Ravi Thanawala helped with major turnaround efforts over the past three years and briefly led the company on an interim basis.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Church’s Texas Chicken debuts catering

    The chicken chain is one of many QSRs shifting toward large group orders to work around the price sensitivity of individual consumers and drive sales.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    The channel restaurant marketers keep underestimating

    Email builds awareness. SMS drives action. For restaurant marketers, the pairing is hard to beat.

    By Ray Gallagher, SVP & GM, Engage at Olo • June 29, 2026
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    Einstein Bros. Bagels plans 300 new stores by 2030

    The brand is preparing for scalable growth with a new store prototype as more consumers opt for bagels for breakfast and beyond.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    BJ’s fuels menu revamp with chicken sandwiches

    The new lineup offers a range of flavor options and could give the casual chain a chance to take market share from QSR chicken chains.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    LongHorn Steakhouse hits $1B in quarterly sales

    While price sensitivity and beef costs may be hurting other brands, the steakhouse chain and Olive Garden saw sales growth across income cohorts.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Freddy’s adds dirty sodas with custard cream

    The fast casual burger chain is tapping into consumer desire for premium cold beverages with a new lineup, as dirty sodas take over restaurant menus.

    By • June 24, 2026
  • The side view of a Pizza Hut restaurant can be seen, with promotional posters and banners on the windows and walls.
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    Pizza Hut’s future is uncertain despite $2.7B sale

    Private ownership may enable a more drastic brand intervention for the struggling pizza chain.

    By • June 22, 2026