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Carl's Jr. Launches Pass on Jack Campaign to Rival

Carl's Jr. has launched a "Pass on Jack" marketing campaign rewarding loyalty members with a free Sourdough Star burger for driving past a Jack in the Box to reach a Carl's Jr. location- a direct shot at its California-based burger rival.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Noodles & Company Unveils Signature Summer Combo

Noodles & Company partners with Coca-Cola to launch an exclusive Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz, paired with limited-time Mac & Cheese deals for July. Learn how this innovative LTO strategy can inspire your restaurant’s menu innovation!

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Jun 24, 2026

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PJ's Coffee Joins C-Store Franchise Lineup

Estepp Energy, known for multi-unit brands like Little Caesars, is adding PJ's Coffee to its Kentucky convenience stores, marking a strategic expansion into specialty coffee.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Starbucks Rolls Out New Coffeehouse Coach Role Nationwide

Starbucks is hiring more than 300 coffeehouse coaches nationwide following a successful 62-store pilot, as the coffee giant works to double store leadership capacity and fill 90% of retail leadership roles through internal promotions.

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Jun 23, 2026

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Houston TX Hot Chicken Expands Into the UK Market

Houston TX Hot Chicken has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to enter the UK market, with three locations set to open in 2026 and plans to scale to 50 locations nationally within three years.

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Jun 23, 2026

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Wendy's Names Steve Cirulis CFO and Chief Strategy Officer

Wendy's has appointed Steve Cirulis as its new CFO and chief strategy officer, reuniting him with CEO Bob Wright following a successful brand turnaround at Potbelly, as the burger chain works to reverse four consecutive quarters of same-store sales declines.

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Jun 23, 2026