
Ahmad Zubair
Ahmad Zubair is a talented freelance writer based in Ankara, Turkey.
797 Articles By Ahmad Zubair
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.
Oct 14, 2026
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.
Dec 31, 2025
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.
Dec 29, 2025
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.
Dec 28, 2025
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.
Dec 26, 2025
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.
Dec 25, 2025
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.
Dec 24, 2025
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.
Dec 23, 2025
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.
Dec 23, 2025
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.
Dec 21, 2025
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