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Emerging Brands

How to turn a regional concept into a national chain

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 28, 2026

Former Panera Bread and Tatte Bakery executive Shawn Utke has joined The Friendly Toast as CEO. His plan is to grow this New England brunch-all-day restaurant without killing its welcoming spirit and unconventional vibe.

Emerging Brands

It started with granola. Now these female CEOs hope to take this brunch-all-day concept national

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 21, 2026

The Granola Bar is preparing to open two units in Manhattan that could change the trajectory of this suburban casual-dining brand. What makes it work is the partnership behind it.

Operations

Paris Baguette wants to be America's neighborhood bakery

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 19, 2025

The global bakery-cafe chain's North America division is positioning for ambitious growth beyond the U.S. and Canada.

Emerging Brands

The Biscuit Bar is forced to close all units after sale falls through

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 16, 2025

The six-unit fast-casual chain filed bankruptcy in Texas earlier this year and had a buyer lined up. But key stakeholders refused to buy in. Owners said they had no other choice but to shutter, leaving about 100 workers without jobs.

Financing

Is one of the restaurant industry's best growth stories being overlooked?

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2025

First Watch is opening new restaurants faster than any other large full-service chain in the country. It just wishes more people would notice.

Marketing

Call Your Mother alleges trademark violation by Call Your Bubbi

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 21, 2025

An 18-unit bagel concept in Washington, D.C. has gone to court to stop another deli in New Jersey from using a similar name referencing a Jewish matriarch.

Leadership

Snooze Eatery hires Josh Kern as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2025

Breakfast chain Snooze names Josh Kern as CEO, replacing 13-year veteran David Birzon. The former SPB Hospitality chief brings more than 25 years of restaurant experience.

Operations

Bruegger's Bagels in Cincinnati to be rebranded as Einstein Bros.

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 03, 2025

Einstein Bros. has a new store prototype as the chain plots the addition of 100 new stores. The rollout begins in Ohio with a market-wide conversion of its sister brand.

Consumer Trends

Economic uncertainty brings a shift in consumers' dining habits

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 25, 2025

Circana’s 2025 “Eating Patterns in America” report shows how customers are adapting to change with their food and drink purchasing.

Financing

Cracker Barrel foresees a long road to recovery from logo backlash

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 17, 2025

Traffic plunged 8% at the family-dining chain after it unveiled the new logo in August. It will spend at least the next 12 months trying to get back on track.

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