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Salad concept Green District files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The fast-casual chain was born in Kentucky and had big plans for franchise expansion before rising interest rates put a damper on growth, the company said.

Operations

Pickleball-themed Camp Pickle has unlocked $200M for growth

The concept from Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson isn't scheduled to debut until next year, but it has attracted some powerful investors from both the restaurant and the pickleball world.

The family chain said the system will spotlight options that align with a user's demonstrated preferences on variables like spiciness and price.

The state becomes the eleventh in the nation to outlaw the material. The law signed Tuesday takes effect July 1, 2025.

Late on Saturday afternoons, the restaurant welcomes guests with autism, input disorders, noise sensitivities and other disabilities by providing a crowd-free, comfortable space.

Beverage director and partner Micah Melton is among the cuts from the multi-concept group that has big plans for growth with the concepts Etta, Sophie's and more. In addition, executive chef Dan Perretta has quit.

Restaurant Rewind: There could be a preview in the pressure Starboard put on Bloomin' arch-rival Darden Restaurants nine years ago.

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."

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.

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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