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Food

Hannah's Bretzel partners with top vegan chef to launch plant-based banh mi

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 09, 2023

Behind the Menu: Chef Rodolfo Cuadros of Bloom Plant Based Kitchen created the spicy Fire Banh Mi as part of the fast casual’s continuing “Chef Sandwich Series.”

Emerging Brands

Wing Zone debuts new concept with hot chicken

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2023

The new Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings is described as a next-generation variation designed for off premise, with hot chicken tenders and a sandwich along with new flavors for bone-in wings.

Operations

El Pollo Loco's second go round with birria was a bust

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 04, 2023

Despite the success of the first birria LTO last year, CEO Larry Roberts said the brand needs to return its focus to the menu cornerstone of grilled chicken.

Financing

Urban Plates refinances with $27 million investment

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 03, 2023

The deal will help the 17-unit Southern California fast-casual concept accelerate growth.

Operations

Portillo's keeping menu price hike options open

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 03, 2023

Traffic dropped in the second quarter, but the company said consumers still see the Chicago-based brand as a great value and there's room for price increases.

Operations

Shake Shack isn't sorry to see delivery drop, especially with kiosks proving a boon

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2023

Steering more customers toward self-ordering will be a major strategic objective through 2024, executives say. The chain will also strive to cut its development and construction costs by 10%.

Operations

Chicken sandwiches are helping Wingstop capture the coveted heavy QSR user

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 02, 2023

The 12-flavor chicken sandwich line is introducing new customers to the wings brand and is helping to lower food costs.

Leadership

Former Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed joins Craveworthy Brands board as advisor

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 31, 2023

The portfolio company launched earlier this year by former Jimmy John's CEO Gregg Majewski has plans for multi-brand franchise growth. That's a topic Creed knows a little something about.

Operations

Sweetgreen makes progress toward profitability

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 28, 2023

Innovations like the fully automated restaurant and Sweetpass loyalty program are showing early signs of bottom-line results.

Operations

Sweetgreen to bring reward program to in-restaurant guests

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 28, 2023

So far, the two-tiered loyalty program has been digital only. In the next few months, the loyalty perks will also apply for in-store purchases.

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