Chipotle tests two cobot systems in California to boost throughput while preserving hospitality, backed by the Cultivate Next fund and a plan toward 7,000 restaurants.

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Whataburger reshapes leadership with a new CSCO and a refreshed CEO, signaling scale and hospitality as it expands to new markets.

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Fox Restaurant Concepts opens Doughbird in Dallas's Inwood Village, marking the brand's Texas debut and a broader all-day dining strategy.

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A refined portrait of Candace Nelson's shift from Sprinkles' cupcakes to Pizzana's pizza, illustrating how focused craft and scalable systems redefine brands.

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Private equity-guided rescue reshapes TGI Fridays UK, preserving thousands of jobs while prompting questions on leadership and communication.

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Starbucks enlists Brian Niccol to accelerate speed, value, and experiential service, drawing on Chipotle playbooks to restore momentum.

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Dine Brands recalibrates with value-focused promotions and pricing discipline as Applebee’s and IHOP face a softer consumer backdrop in 2024.

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Georgia-born Knuckies Hoagies expands through Walmart stores across six states via a franchise-led plan, signaling rapid, market-ready growth.

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Denny’s relaunches a tiered value menu with a new $10 category and cloud POS upgrades, aiming to boost traffic and loyalty amid inflation-driven competition.

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Darden completes an all-cash $605 million acquisition of Chuy's, signaling a strategic push into Tex-Mex within a growing multi-brand platform.