Qdoba’s Aggressive US Franchise Expansion
Qdoba is accelerating its presence in the Western and Southern US with bold new franchise agreements set to add over 110 restaurants. See what this growth means for restaurant operators.
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Fresh Kitchen Hires Veterans to Scale Clean-Label Bowls
Fresh Kitchen names Bill Knopf and Matt Livingston to lead operations and development as the clean-label bowl brand targets growth beyond 100 locations.
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Jul 18, 2026
Hidden Liabilities Push Hardee’s Franchisee Into Chapter 11
Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star filed Chapter 11 after a 2023 deal revealed unpaid taxes, costly repairs, and lease burdens; plans to reject leases and refocus.
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Jul 18, 2026
Cinnabon Adds 308 Units, Brews Beverage Lift for 2026
Cinnabon posted a net gain of 308 U.S. units in 2025 and launched Seattle’s Best Coffee in 2026 to boost beverage mix, margins, and franchise-driven expansion.
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Jul 18, 2026
Craveworthy Expands to India With Genghis Grill, Dirty Dough
Craveworthy taps master franchisee Unisan Bowls to launch Genghis Grill and Dirty Dough in India, targeting Hyderabad first amid tight U.S. financing.
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Jul 17, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Debuts 99-Cent Poppin’ Ranch Add-On
Buffalo Wild Wings launches Poppin’ Ranch, a 99-cent popping-candy ranch add-on, designed to spark sensory buzz and impulse trials ahead of Wing Day.
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Jul 17, 2026
Wonder Raises $650M to Scale Automated Restaurant Platform
Wonder closed a $650M Series D at a $9B valuation to expand locations and invest in robotics, AI, and delivery tech, accelerating its automation-first restaurant model.
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Jul 17, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Sports Bar?
Understand sports bar startup expenses, including location, construction, kitchen equipment, televisions, licenses, insurance, staffing, supplies, and cash reserves for operations.
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Jul 16, 2026
How to Increase Restaurant Sales During the World Cup Final
Learn how to increase restaurant sales during the World Cup final through smarter planning, staffing, promotions, inventory, menus, and operations.
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Jul 16, 2026
Hotworx Expands to Alaska with Wasilla Studio
Mother-daughter duo Ciara Boyce and Tracey Pidge bring Hotworx to Wasilla, the first of four Alaska studios, extending a fast-growing 800+ location brand.
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Jul 16, 2026
Cyclospora Surge Forces Taco Bell to Pull Produce
One of the largest U.S. Cyclospora outbreaks hits 34 states; Taco Bell pulls produce in Michigan as FDA and CDC trace the source.
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Jul 16, 2026
Chick-fil-A Reboots Playgrounds to Court Dine-In Families
Chick-fil-A will refresh 200+ multi-sensory playgrounds by 2026 to boost dine-in traffic and loyalty, adding app content and toys as rivals upgrade experiences.
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Jul 16, 2026
Michael Creatore Stakes Claim in Ohio Mold Remediation Boom
Ex-consultant Michael Creatore acquires six Mold Medics territories across central Ohio, partnering with Threshold Brands amid a growing mold remediation market.
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Jul 16, 2026
