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Ahmad Zubair
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Ahmad Zubair

Ahmad Zubair is a talented freelance writer based in Ankara, Turkey.

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Domino's Growth Stalls as New CEO Bets on The Domino

Domino's posted just 0.3% same-store sales growth in Q3 as new CEO Joe Jordan bets on The Domino pizza to reverse a three-quarter slowdown.

Accounting

Oct 14, 2026

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Serve Robotics Bets on Chicago: All-Weather Gen3 Robots Face Winter Test

Serve Robotics expands to Chicago, its first Midwest market, deploying all-weather Gen3 delivery robots across 14 neighborhoods via Uber Eats as competition heats up with DoorDash and autonomy pilots.

News

Dec 31, 2025

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SPB Hospitality Sharpens Focus As G.J. Hart Takes The Helm

SPB Hospitality appoints G.J. Hart as chairman and CEO and streamlines its portfolio, centering growth around Krystal’s refranchising push and new formats after recent divestitures.

News

Dec 29, 2025

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DoorDash’s ‘Going Out’ Expands From Delivery to the Full Dine-In Journey

Unveiled on September 30, 2025, DoorDash’s ‘Going Out’ unifies discovery, reservations, rewards, and rides. Backed by the SevenRooms acquisition, early trials show 80% of users tried new restaurants and offers average $9 savings.

News

Dec 28, 2025

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Rutter’s Raises the Bar: Inside the 1747 Lounge Turning Convenience Into a Third Place

Rutter’s debuts its 1747 Bar & Gaming Lounge in Johnstown and Milton, blending sports-bar energy with full-service convenience as it advances toward 130 locations by 2028.

News

Dec 26, 2025

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Sweetgreen’s Reset: Leadership Shift, Digital Value Plays, and a Bid for a 2026 Rebound

Sweetgreen reshapes leadership, doubles down on loyalty-led value, and sells Spyce as it targets a 2026 turnaround amid steep Q3 declines.

News

Dec 25, 2025

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Chipotle Makes Protein Snackable with a Permanent High-Protein Menu

Chipotle launches a permanent High Protein Menu across the U.S. and Canada, anchored by a four-ounce snack cup and curated bowls designed for GLP-1 users and macro-minded guests.

News

Dec 24, 2025

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7 Brew Surges Past 500 Stands On Modular Builds And Mega Franchise Deals

With a compact 500-square-foot model, average unit volumes near $2 million, and heavyweight franchise commitments, 7 Brew crosses 500 stands while keeping community at the center.

News

Dec 23, 2025

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Jim Beam Halts Production: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know

Jim Beam pauses 2026 production at Clermont facility. Explore impacts on bourbon supply, whiskey exports, and restaurant beverage strategies.

News

Dec 23, 2025

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Menu Innovation Misfires in 2025: Four Bold Moves That Quickly Backfired

Four ambitious menu and channel bets—by Sweetgreen, Krispy Kreme, Portillo’s, and Denny’s—surged, then reversed as operational friction and thin margins surfaced within months.

Operations

Dec 21, 2025

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