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Financing

Everytable wins $8M investment to help hourly workers become operators

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 14, 2023

The Los Angeles-based mission-driven chain is preparing its first crop of franchise operators in the program designed to bridge the racial wealth gap.

Operations

This Raising Cane's does it the Post Malone way

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 13, 2023

The rapper/singer/songwriter has designed a unit in Utah with his own flair, including pervasive pinkness, collectible merch and medieval-themed restrooms.

Emerging Brands

Bobby Flay-created fast food burgers may be coming to a city near you

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 13, 2023

The Bobby's Burgers concept is already in six nontraditional locations, in casinos and Yankee Stadium. Now the first multi-unit franchisee agreement will bring a street side version to Chicago.

Leadership

Pollo Tropical parent names Dirk Montgomery president and CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 13, 2023

He has served as interim CEO since December 2022 and was previously chief financial officer for the Dallas-based company.

Financing

Potbelly has apparently started the year off more strongly than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain said its same-store sales and profitability will easily beat expectations this quarter.

Leadership

Dan Harmon named CEO of Playa Bowls

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

The former Smoothie King exec replaces co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will serve as chief innovation officer and focus on strategic development.

Operations

When it comes to packaging, Yum Brands is putting sustainability top of mind

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 11, 2023

The parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell has established a new packaging policy with the aim to roll out more sustainable materials.

Financing

Craveworthy Brands to absorb sister company Mongolian Concepts

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

With veteran operator Gregg Majewski as common thread, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill will join the Craveworthy portfolio.

Operations

Chipotle goes big with small towns

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

As the fast-casual chain plots to more than double its size, it's the units in smaller markets that are breaking opening sales records.

Operations

Chipotle moves away from gas with all-electric restaurant design

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

New Responsible Restaurant format is part of an ongoing move to cut greenhouse gas emissions and operate more efficiently as the chain more than doubles in size.

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