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Presto raises $10M in funding
The drive-thru voice AI company, which spun off its tabletop business in 2024, will put the cash  toward expansion,deployments and further innovation.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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6 restaurant trends to watch in 2026
Restaurants may face cost savings challenges and sales declines amid  continued supply chain disruptions, but can leverage consumer demand for cheaper menu items and experiential meals to stand out.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Salad and Go ceases operations in Texas, Oklahoma
The drive-thru salad chain will close 32 restaurants just months after 41 units closed and will focus on its home state of Arizona, as well as Nevada.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Why Blaze Pizza’s new CEO began his tenure making pizzas
John Owen told Restaurant Dive that working shoulder to shoulder with restaurant staff increased his understanding of operational issues.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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CKE Restaurants hires Habit Burger exec as Carl’s Jr brand president
Iwona Alter brings nearly two decades of restaurant experience and has expertise in marketing and operations.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Dunkin’ adds protein milk to menu
The protein-heavy version of dairy milk allows the brand to appeal to consumer health preferences without adding many SKUs.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Denny’s shareholders sue over pending buyout
Investors claim the casual dining chain’s proxy statement regarding its $620 million sale was “false and misleading” and did not contain pertinent information. Denny’s denied these claims.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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DC’s Compass Coffee files for Chapter 11
The chain faced shortfalls in foot traffic due to significant changes to the workforce and consumption patterns in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Huddle House hires brand president
Bob Campbell, who helped grow Georgia-based Taco Mac to 30 units, will oversee the chain’s next phase of growth.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
Multiple fast food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Blaze Pizza names McDonald’s, Subway alum as CEO
John Owen is tasked with improving the shrinking chain’s menu and operations to insulate it from the fast casual pizza sector struggles.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Why Jollibee is planning a US IPO for its international business
The company will maintain its Philippine operations and stock listing, but will create a separate public company to oversee its global footprint.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Dutch Bros hires Taco Bell, Cava vet as chief shops officer
Jennifer Somers will oversee the company’s field organization and shop operations as it works toward opening 1,000 more units by 2029.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Starbucks links with MrBeast to fuel Prime Video competition series
The coffee chain will appear in season two of “Beast Games” and offer a limited-edition drink in a bid to the popular creator’s younger fan base.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Dave’s Hot Chicken promotes COO to CEO
Jim Bitticks succeeds Bill Phelps, who helmed the brand since 2019, and will continue to grow the chain that has nearly doubled its unit count since 2024.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Twin Hospitality Group appoints Andy Wiederhorn as CEO
The company terminated Kim Boerema as CEO in late December after over six months in the position.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Chick-fil-A adds floats, frosted sodas to permanent menu
Mixing the brand’s soft serve with sodas gives Chick-fil-A an easy way to add new beverage platforms without increased complexity or equipment costs.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Why IHOP flipped a fantasy football punishment into bottomless pancakes
President Lawrence Kim explains why the breakfast chain tapped into fantasy football culture as part of its latest value-focused play.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Sprinkles Cupcakes shutters all company-owned bakeries
Company founder Candace Nelson, who sold the chain in 2012 to private equity, shared in an Instagram video that these locations closed on Dec. 31.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Bolla Market opens first of several Firehouse Subs
The sandwich shop debuted on Nov. 15 at a Bolla Market in Hicksville, New York. Another in Farmingdale is expected for the end of January.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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How restaurants are navigating tariff-related costs this holiday season
Operators are getting creative when crafting menus, setting prices, scheduling staff, and finding new revenue amid surging expenses exacerbated by tariffs.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Why Krispy Kreme’s Japan sale deal is key to its turnaround plan
The $65 million transaction is the latest in a series of asset sales by the doughnut brand meant to shave down over $900 million in long-term debt.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Starbucks hires technology chief from Amazon
Anand Varadarajan brings nearly two decades of retail technology experience to the coffee giant, which is working to implement customer-centric solutions.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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China’s popular Mixue boba shop launches in US
The brand, which offers low-priced boba tea drinks, opened its first U.S. location in Los Angeles and plans to open more in New York shortly.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Potbelly focuses on growth under RaceTrac
Putting a Potbelly in every RaceTrac location isn’t on the agenda, but c-store adjacent locations could become part of the sandwich chain’s expansion plans.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM