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Modern Mexican Concept Mercadito to Open in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Mercadito, the beloved modern Mexican restaurant known for its vibrant flavors, lively atmosphere and elevated dining experience, will officially open its newest location in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood on June 4.

via FSR Magazine·May 28, 2026

Whataburger Revives Iconic A-Frame in New Restaurant Prototype

Whataburger has two new restaurant prototypes, and it has customers to thank. Chief development officer Todd Ewen says design development started with listening.

via QSR Magazine·May 22, 2026·4 min

Gong cha Launches Tetris-Inspired Energy Drinks Across U.S. Stores

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Gong cha Launches Tetris-Inspired Energy Drinks Across U.S. Stores

Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations in 32 international markets, is leveling up in a big way with the launch of its new EnerTeas, a bold line of energy drinks created in collaboration with The Tetris Company.

via QSR Magazine·May 19, 2026·2 min

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7 Brew is On a Growth Run for the Record Books

7 Brew didn’t merely outpace its own rapid growth from a year ago—it opened as many locations in 2025 as it did the previous two years combined. The chain expanded by a net of 281 restaurants, according its just-released FDD. That after lifting by 141 net in 2024 and 140 in 2023.

via QSR Magazine·May 15, 2026·3 min

Wayback Burgers Opens in Hickory Creek, Texas

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Wayback Burgers Opens in Hickory Creek, Texas

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced the official opening of its newest location at the Victory Shops – 3100 FM 2181 in Hickory Creek, TX on Friday, May 15.

via QSR Magazine·May 15, 2026·2 min

Why Preeti Waas ‘Can’t Stop Feeding People’

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Why Preeti Waas ‘Can’t Stop Feeding People’

Preeti Waas floats between tables at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, pausing long enough to sit down and have a meaningful conversation with each guest.

via FSR Magazine·May 15, 2026·7 min

How the F&B industry actuallyruns, evolves, and grows.

Modern Mexican Concept Mercadito to Open in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Whataburger Revives Iconic A-Frame in New Restaurant Prototype

Gong cha Launches Tetris-Inspired Energy Drinks Across U.S. Stores

7 Brew is On a Growth Run for the Record Books

Wayback Burgers Opens in Hickory Creek, Texas

Why Preeti Waas ‘Can’t Stop Feeding People’

How the F&B industry actually
runs, evolves, and grows.