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Looking for the next Chipotle? These 3 chains are already there

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The Bottom Line: Wingstop, Raising Cane’s and Jersey Mike’s have broken free from the pack of well-established growth chains. Here’s why this trio stands out.

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As it is sold, Clean Juice struggles with supply issues

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

Operators have closed or rebranded nearly half of the chain’s locations over the past year and a half. And then as the chain was sold last week, franchisees were told the company lost its distribution contract.

Technology

Panda Express owner hit with cyberattack

By Joe Guszkowski on May 02, 2024

The data breach last month affected Panda Restaurant Group's corporate systems and exposed employees' personal data.

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Shake Shack steps up marketing to keep customers from fleeing to cheaper options

By Lisa Jennings on May 02, 2024

In the last earnings call for outgoing CEO Randy Garutti, the fast-casual chain said traffic was down 2.1% in the first quarter, though trends were improving into Q2.

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Despite their complaints, customers keep flocking to Chipotle

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2024

The Bottom Line: The chain continued to be a juggernaut last quarter, with strong sales and traffic growth, despite frequent social media complaints about shrinkflation or other challenges.

Operations

Cava is ready to bring its bowls to the Midwest

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 25, 2024

The Mediterranean fast casual will debut Friday in Chicago, and the chain’s co-founder said it plans to open “a bunch” of restaurants to the Windy City and its suburbs.

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Fast-growing Tropical Smoothie is being sold to Blackstone

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2024

The Atlanta-based fast-casual smoothie chain, which has thrived in recent years, is being sold to the private-equity giant for $2 billion.

Operations

Chipotle's first international franchised location officially opens in Kuwait

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 22, 2024

Franchisee Alshaya Group plans to open four Chipotle units in the Middle East this year.

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In the fast-casual sector, Chipotle laps Panera Bread

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2024

The Bottom Line: The two fast-casual restaurant pioneers have diverged over the past five years, as the burrito chain has thrived while Panera hit a wall. Here's why.

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Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy and closes restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2024

The Maitland, Florida-based Tex-Mex chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after closing 40 restaurants this year. It has an agreement to sell the company.

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