On the Border has closed all of its company-owned restaurants just over a year after being acquired out of bankruptcy by Pappas Restaurants, leaving only five franchised US locations and one in South Korea still operating.
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Propelled Brands lowers Camp Bow Wow’s investment and standardizes a 6,000-sq-ft prototype to attract multi-unit growth amid a tight real estate market.
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Blue Bottle launches a 90-minute, machine-free Kyoto-style espresso, bottled for cold drinks across 152 cafés on June 16.
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A missing Lego Star Wars cache puts Bricks & Minifigs in court, testing franchise rules, consignment policies, and brand trust across a 300‑unit network.
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Domino’s launches a $9.99 any pizza deal, adding Parmesan Stuffed Crust through July 26, 2026, timed to the World Cup with gamified rewards and heavy ad support.
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Raising Cane’s opens a 16,000-square-foot flagship by Intuit Dome in Inglewood, blending spectacle and throughput as the chain accelerates global expansion.
Jun 18, 2026
Restaurants race to modernize POS as mobile wallets surge, cloud adoption grows, drive-thru integrations expand, and costs and interoperability shape strategic selection.
Jun 18, 2026
Learn how to calculate menu price by analyzing ingredient costs, labor, overhead, demand, and contribution margin for stronger restaurant profits.
Jun 17, 2026
Boost restaurant revenue during FIFA World Cup 2026 with proven promotion ideas, marketing strategies, staffing tips, and match-day sales tactics.
Jun 18, 2026
Discover how Via 313 and Terry Black’s Barbecue are fusing barbecue flavors and Detroit-style pizza in a bold Texas collaboration. Learn what this means for trend-focused restaurant operators.
Jun 18, 2026
FAT Brands' $595M asset sale marks a seismic shift in the restaurant world. Discover what this landmark bankruptcy outcome means for owners, franchisees, and the future of franchised dining brands.
Jun 18, 2026
Explore best Areas in Chicago to open a restaurant by matching neighborhood demand, concept type, costs, traffic, and customer behavior.
Jun 17, 2026
BJ's Restaurants has appointed Monika Saxena as brand president, bringing over two decades of experience from LongHorn Steakhouse and Darden Restaurants, where she helped drive 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth.
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