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Bonchon agrees to acquisition by two entities/Bonchon Sold to Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity/Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia/Townhouse Taps Veteran Franchise and Quick-Service Restaurant Executives to Fuel U.S. Expansion/Jack in the Box’s sales were not so hot last quarter/Koala Insulation Names Joel Worthington Brand President
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How Chili’s Plans to Remain ‘America’s Hottest Restaurant Brand’
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21H AGOwww.fsrmagazine.com

How Chili’s Plans to Remain ‘America’s Hottest Restaurant Brand’

Chili's demonstrates sustained growth with strong sales performance amid challenging conditions.

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Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia
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21H AGOwww.nrn.com

Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia

Chipotle expands internationally with its first franchise opening in Saudi Arabia.

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Flight Club operator State of Play gets $10M to expand
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1D AGOwww.nrn.com

Flight Club operator State of Play gets $10M to expand

State of Play raises $10M to fuel North American expansion of Flight Club venues.

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Chili’s hits 21 straight quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales climb 5%
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1D AGOwww.nrn.com

Chili’s hits 21 straight quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales climb 5%

Chili’s achieves 21 quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales continue to climb amid competitive pressures.

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Gong cha Signs Deal to Develop 50 Texas Locations
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2D AGOwww.franchisewire.com

Gong cha Signs Deal to Develop 50 Texas Locations

Gong cha secures deal for 50 new bubble tea locations across Texas communities.

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Bonchon agrees to acquisition by two entities
Food & Beverage5H AGO

Bonchon agrees to acquisition by two entities

Bonchon to be acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity to fuel growth in Americas.

Jack in the Box, Red Robin and Bonchon
Food & Beverage5H AGO

Jack in the Box, Red Robin and Bonchon

Bonchon to be acquired as Jack in the Box struggles with sales performance amidst changing consumer trends.

How Chili’s Plans to Remain ‘America’s Hottest Restaurant Brand’
Food & Beverage21H AGO

How Chili’s Plans to Remain ‘America’s Hottest Restaurant Brand’

Chili's demonstrates sustained growth with strong sales performance amid challenging conditions.

Bonchon Sold to Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity
Food & Beverage21H AGO

Bonchon Sold to Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon sold to Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity to accelerate brand growth across the Americas.

Gen Z Turned This Food Craze Into a TikTok Obsession. Franchisors Are Cashing In.
Food & Beverage21H AGO

Gen Z Turned This Food Craze Into a TikTok Obsession. Franchisors Are Cashing In.

Franchise chains leverage TikTok's food craze for strategic growth in charcuterie.

Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia
Food & Beverage21H AGO

Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia

Chipotle expands internationally with its first franchise opening in Saudi Arabia.

Red Robin sees progress from value meals, tighter staffing
Food & Beverage21H AGO

Red Robin sees progress from value meals, tighter staffing

Red Robin enhances traffic and margins through value meals and staffing optimization.

Jack in the Box’s sales were not so hot last quarter
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Jack in the Box’s sales were not so hot last quarter

Jack in the Box sees mixed sales results with operator profitability in focus amid closures.

Potbelly Accelerates National Growth with New Franchise Development Agreements, Shop Openings and National Recognition
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Potbelly Accelerates National Growth with New Franchise Development Agreements, Shop Openings and National Recognition

Potbelly reveals expansion strategy with new franchise agreements and shop openings across key markets.

Firehouse Subs® Opens 1,500th Restaurant in Texas
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Firehouse Subs® Opens 1,500th Restaurant in Texas

Firehouse Subs celebrates the opening of its 1,500th restaurant in Texas, marking an expansion milestone.

The ONE Group Hospitality Sees Big Opportunity for Benihana Express
Food & Beverage1D AGO

The ONE Group Hospitality Sees Big Opportunity for Benihana Express

The ONE Group Hospitality plans extensive growth for Benihana Express amid strong financial performance.

The End of ‘The Middle’ in the Restaurant Industry
Food & Beverage1D AGO

The End of ‘The Middle’ in the Restaurant Industry

Strategic clarity is key as restaurants navigate a polarized market landscape.

Chili’s hits 21 straight quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales climb 5%
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Chili’s hits 21 straight quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales climb 5%

Chili’s achieves 21 quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales continue to climb amid competitive pressures.

Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy’s
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy’s

Nelson Peltz plans to bid for Wendy's, potentially reshaping its future amidst declining sales.

Food additions are boosting sales at Smoothie King
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Food additions are boosting sales at Smoothie King

Smoothie King reports 9% same-store sales growth driven by new food menu additions.

Trending this week: Wendy’s takes steps to fix its brand as sales fall again
Food & Beverage1D AGO

Trending this week: Wendy’s takes steps to fix its brand as sales fall again

Wendy's struggles with declining sales as customer traffic decreases significantly.

Cava, Domino’s, Jimmy John’s/Buffalo Wild Wings Go
Food & Beverage2D AGO

Cava, Domino’s, Jimmy John’s/Buffalo Wild Wings Go

Jimmy John's and Buffalo Wild Wings Go open co-branded location in Florida amid positive sales trends.

Gong cha Signs Deal to Develop 50 Texas Locations
Food & Beverage2D AGO

Gong cha Signs Deal to Develop 50 Texas Locations

Gong cha secures deal for 50 new bubble tea locations across Texas communities.

Cava same-store sales climb 9% in 2Q
Food & Beverage2D AGO

Cava same-store sales climb 9% in 2Q

Cava sees 9% same-store sales growth despite temporary setbacks from food safety concerns.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Has Opened Six New Cafes Since Late May
Food & Beverage2D AGO

Another Broken Egg Cafe Has Opened Six New Cafes Since Late May

Another Broken Egg Cafe opens six new locations, signaling strong franchisee demand.

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