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Chicago icon Rainbow Cone partners with Buona Beef to extend its five-flavor legacy across the U.S., blending heritage with scalable growth.

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Jessica Breslow becomes PJW Restaurant Group's CEO, signaling continuity and growth as the multi-brand operator expands under data-driven leadership.

McDonald's launches a limited-time Chicken Big Mac, signaling a broader pivot to chicken-forward menus amid fierce quick-service competition and a testing ground for future staples.

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A thoughtful look at how a September 2024 rate cut reshaped borrowing, investor sentiment, and growth plans for dining operators, with a patient, fundamentals-first lens.

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Recovery remains uneven as consumer confidence rises amid rising costs, testing profitability across markets.

Chipotle leans into burrito-season demand with throughput boosts, Chipotlanes and digital orders to turn seasonal peaks into durable growth.

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A warm, expert look at how Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks scales from a Georgia shell station to stadiums and cities across the Southeast.

Discover the leading reasons restaurants fail and how smarter decisions around menu, culture, marketing, and profitability can reduce risk.

Smart food business ideas improve profitability by reducing waste, managing labor, controlling rent, and keeping menus simple.

A long-form look at the delay in Hostmore’s plan to acquire TGI Fridays, exploring a shift toward a franchise-heavy, asset-light growth strategy.