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Veggie Grill has closed 12 restaurants in 'right sizing' of portfolio

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 22, 2023

The remaining 17 units will focus on revitalization and menu innovation. CEO and co-founder T.K. Pillan said the plant-based movement has been "over-hyped" and is now becoming "normalized."

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How John Cywinski plans to grow Qdoba Mexican Eats and Modern Market

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 21, 2023

The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.

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Listeria-contaminated milkshakes kill 3 in Washington, health officials report

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

Three other patrons of a Frugals fast-food restaurant in Tacoma were hospitalized but survived, the state said. The listeria was found in ice cream machines.

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Jeff and Mike Mastro get second chance to do steakhouses differently with Steak 48

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 18, 2023

They founded and sold the Mastro's chain. Now the brothers are building a new group of high-end steakhouses that attempt to raise the bar.

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In the aftermath of Maui's wildfire, restaurants step up to help

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 16, 2023

Maui restaurateurs are still evaluating the damage caused by a raging fire that killed at least 106, but now the focus is on helping the "ohana," or family, of industry workers as they start on the road to recovery.

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Chili's to put It's Just Wings on in-restaurant menus

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 16, 2023

The virtual wing brand will get a physical presence at the bar and in the dining room as the chain looks to boost traffic.

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Wendy's new kitchen design increases capacity by 50%

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The burger chain’s new “Global Next Gen High Capacity Kitchen” features a dual-sided design with dedicated space for digital orders and more production areas.

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Cava swings to profit just in time for first earnings report as public company

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2023

After its June IPO, the fast-casual chain came out of the gate strong, with second-quarter traffic up more than 10%.

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Former Dunkin' exec named Panera Brands CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2023

Paul Carbone joins the parent of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. as it continues preparations for a possible IPO.

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Federal judge orders former Bonchon franchisee to close and rebrand

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2023

The operator of 4 units was terminated from the franchise system but continued to operate. The franchisor won a preliminary injunction to shut them down.

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