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This restaurant tech company just raised $3M from its own customers

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The president of Burger King is giving customers his phone number

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They grew and sold Dave's Hot Chicken. Next up: birria tacos

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Bankrupt Fat Brands is sued over control of the company's cash

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This restaurant tech company just raised $3M from its own customers

Tech Check: Nearly a dozen operators invested in Ovation, a customer feedback specialist. Could it be a new blueprint for tech funding?

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Wendy's again proves the difficulty of breaking into breakfast

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain, which debuted the morning daypart in 2020, is giving operators the ability to stop serving breakfast following a brutal 2025.

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Can Chipotle get its higher-income diners to stick around?

Retail watch: The fast-casual burrito chain can take some lessons from discount retailers that have also seen an influx of wealthier consumers.

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They grew and sold Dave's Hot Chicken. Next up: birria tacos

After selling the fast-casual hot chicken concept last year, Dave's investors are applying the same playbook to Mike's Red Tacos, a two-unit San Diego concept they feel has national potential.

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Chipotle to borrow from casual dining with test of Happier Hour

The fast-casual chain is looking to improve its perception of value and drive traffic. One idea to be tested later this year will be a daypart offering maybe a couple of tacos and a drink for under $10.

Financing

The president of Burger King is giving customers his phone number

Customers will have a direct line to Tom Curtis, who will spend hours every day taking phone calls and responding to texts, as the fast-food chain looks to elevate the customer experience.

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Dutch Bros' acquisition of Clutch Coffee wasn't its first deal, and won't be its last

The drive-thru beverage chain is always looking for conversion opportunities as it pushes its rapid expansion strategy. The company wants 2,029 restaurants by 2029.

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Tech giant Toast is coming for the drive-thru

One out of every five small restaurants uses Toast, and now the company is targeting fast-food chains with the launch of its first drive-thru product this year.

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Wendy's sales plunged last quarter

The fast-food chain’s U.S. same-store sales fell 11.3%, the worst sales result in at least 20 years, as the brand took a step back in 2025. The company is closing restaurants and easing breakfast hours at some locations.