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Dan Harmon Takes the Helm at Pizzana

Veteran restaurant leader Dan Harmon is now CEO of Pizzana and is driving the brand’s national expansion, franchising plans, and operational innovation.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Southpaw Expands with 43 More Ohio Stores

Southpaw's strategic acquisition of 43 Taco Bell stores in Ohio pushes their restaurant count to 180, highlighting their people-first approach and strong growth in the quick-service space.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Darden Accelerates Growth with LongHorn, Olive Garden

Darden Restaurants surpassed $13 billion in sales, fueled by robust performance at LongHorn Steakhouse and innovative menu changes at Olive Garden. Explore the strategies driving this industry giant’s continued dominance.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Cicis Rewards Surpasses 1 Million Members

Discover how Cicis Pizza's rewards program skyrocketed to over one million members in under a year, driving customer engagement and retention. See the lessons for restaurant loyalty programs.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Pizza Hut AI Rollout Prompts Franchise Lawsuit

The fallout of Pizza Hut's mandated AI delivery system rollout has ignited a $100 million lawsuit from a leading franchisee, highlighting crucial franchisor-franchisee lessons for all restaurant owners.

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Jun 26, 2026

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LongHorn Shatters Sales with $1B Quarter

LongHorn Steakhouse surpassed $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time, driven by strong value perception and menu innovation. Restaurant leaders can draw key lessons for thriving when consumer price sensitivity is high.

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Jun 25, 2026