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Fast-growing Dutch Bros is buying up to 65 Salad and Go locations
The drive-thru beverage chain is acquiring the real estate assets of the bankrupt salad chain’s locations in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Gibsons Steakhouse to open in Nashville
The Chicago-based restaurant group is expanding the iconic steakhouse brand outside Illinois. This location will anchor a historic redevelopment and is scheduled to open in 2028.
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McDonald’s journey to 50,000 restaurants will take a bit longer
The fast-food giant pushed the most aggressive expansion in its history to get to that mark by 2027, but the economy has had something to say about it.
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Jollibee president reveals strategies helping chain to nearly $5 million AUV in U.S.
Maribeth Dela Cruz details the differentiating factors helping Philippines-based Jollibee stand out in an increasingly crowded chicken category.
ReportedSnack
Pretzelized, Crayola team up for back-to-school snacking
Each box includes 10 single-serve bags of Sea Salt Pretzel Snackers in colorable packaging and four crayons, making it part of the creative experience.
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SPOTTED: Special Edition Green Giant Dill Pickle Seasoned Roasted Potatoes
Ho ho ho po-ta-to! (Spotted by Tommy at Shaw’s.) If you spotted something new, send your photos to theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com.
ReportedFast Food
&pizza Headed to Georgia for First Time with West Midtown Opening
&pizza is officially bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia. The brand’s first-ever Peach State restaurant is headed to The Interlock in Atlanta’s West Midtown…
ReportedFast Food
Shake Shack Keeps Traffic Growing
Shake Shack’s traffic engine continued to work in the second quarter. Same-store sales rose 3.5 percent, driven by 2 percent traffic growth and 1.5 percent price and mix. The results extended the…
ReportedRestaurant
Trending this week: KFC puts its Country Fried Steak in the value spotlight
See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.
ReportedTheme Park
Disney Reveals FIRST Look at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Souvenirs
Here's your first look at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merchandise!
ReportedRestaurant
Bain Capital is buying Gong Cha
The private-equity firm is acquiring the 2,200-unit bubble tea chain from TA Associates.
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QSR Evolution Conference Expands with Debut of ‘Startup Alley,’ Spotlighting Next-Gen Tech and Culinary Disrupters
The QSR Evolution Conference, the only event of its kind focused exclusively on the needs of quick-service restaurant operators, executives, and leaders, is officially expanding its footprint. Event…
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Dine Brands reports Q2 IHOP outperformance while Applebee’s sees slow improvement
IHOP’s 1.5% same-store sales growth was driven by a catering boom, while Applebee’s 1.8% same-store sales decline was shaped by a tough April.
ReportedTheme Park
REVIEW: Disney Beignets For Breakfast? Yes, Please!
4 new snacks just dropped in Disneyland!
ReportedSnack
General Mills expands foodservice lineup with desserts
The new sheeted varieties join fresh-baked bread solutions designed to help retail bakeries simplify prep and grow assortment.
ReportedSnack
Nestlé ITR expands After Eight beyond mint flavors
Along with the new varieties, the chocolatier is releasing refreshed packaging with travel-exclusive messages and dedicated retail activations.
ReportedTheme Park
Going to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We Need to Have a Chat.
Before heading to this year's EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, you'll need to know how to avoid these mistakes that can ruin your festival day.
ReportedFast Food
Playa Bowls Unveils New Refreshers Lineup
Playa Bowls is redefining the fast-growing refresher category with the launch of better-for-you Surf Quenchers. These four handcrafted beverages are made with Playa Bowls’ signature superfruit bases,…