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Restaurants face June job losses and slimmer summer hiring as operators boost pay, training, and benefits to retain staff amid talent shortages.

Cinnabon posted a net gain of 308 U.S. units in 2025 and launched Seattle’s Best Coffee in 2026 to boost beverage mix, margins, and franchise-driven expansion.

Mother-daughter duo Ciara Boyce and Tracey Pidge bring Hotworx to Wasilla, the first of four Alaska studios, extending a fast-growing 800+ location brand.

Chick-fil-A will refresh 200+ multi-sensory playgrounds by 2026 to boost dine-in traffic and loyalty, adding app content and toys as rivals upgrade experiences.

PizzaExpress will master franchise Houston TX Hot Chicken across the U.K. and Ireland, targeting 50 sites in three years with three openings in six months.

Wingstop posts 8.7% comp decline; leans on Club Wingstop loyalty, sports-heavy media, and smart kitchens to rebuild traffic. Investors eye July 29, 2026 results.

Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, aligning ops and tech to scale via food halls and delivery, backed by funding as it readies Texas expansion and eyes a 2027–2028 IPO.

Sensory-driven menu language boosts sales 27% and speeds decisions online and in-store. Data-backed tactics, examples, and pitfalls for operators.

OpenTable’s new Gold Tables rewards six completed bookings with priority seating, Uber One perks, and data-driven loyalty benefits across 500+ venues.

Win discovery and ROI in 2026 with Google Business Profile, local SEO, paid and retargeting, loyalty, and hospitality that turns first visits into loyalty.