Chipotle teams with Wonderskin to launch Lipotle, a two-step guac-proof lip stain kit timed for National Avocado Day, blending food culture with beauty tech.

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Hawkers Asian Street Food files Chapter 11 to stabilize operations, rework debt terms, and pursue growth with Savory Fund investment while preserving brand and staff.

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Starbucks accelerates sustainability with cups, EV chargers, and Illinois solar projects, weaving renewables into daily operations and community life.

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A profile of Angry Chickz’s bold heat, culture-led growth, and disciplined franchise model expanding from California to Texas and Arizona.

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NRN's Investment Summit connects emerging restaurant brands with investors in Nashville, blending education, pitches, and deal-making to accelerate growth.

RaceTrac acquires Potbelly to accelerate a franchising-led expansion, backed by new leadership and an expanded development playbook.

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Chili’s brings back Ziosk for pay-at-table, loyalty, and AI insights across 1,100+ locations, signaling a thoughtful, guest-focused digital restart.

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Scottsdale welcomes a compact, all-day market from True Food Kitchen blending wellness-forward meals with grab-and-go convenience, signaling broader growth into market formats.

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The Melting Pot blends modernization with conversions to grow, inviting brighter guest experiences while honoring its fondue heritage.

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South Block grows along the East Coast with Savory Fund, preserving neighborhood-first ethos and people-on-the-block philosophy.