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Little Greek Signs Deal to Expand in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Areas
Little Greek Fresh Grill, the Mediterranean brand serving bold, cooked-to-order dishes with an American twist, is expanding its footprint in Florida having recently signed a deal with an area representative for the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale areas.
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Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Plain City, Ohio
A new scoop of sweetness is coming to Jerome Village this summer.
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What’s Next For SPB with CEO G.J. Hart? A Focus on Operations, and More J. Alexander’s
G.J. Hart really did plan to stay, relatively speaking, on the sidelines.
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Debating Device-Free Policies
Digital detox, phone-free dining and disconnected venues are a few terms restaurant operators need to pay attention to as Nielsen IQ on premise research found 21 percent of consumers have visited a site with some restrictions and 46 percent of all consumers said they would hav...
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How Restaurant Leaders Are Replacing Burnout Culture With Better Workplaces
For years, restaurant workers were expected to accept the burns, bruises, fevers, and missed meals that came with the job and simply keep working. Endurance was a point of pride—weathering discomfort for the sake of the bottom line.
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Yum! Brands Executive Tracy Skeans to Retire After 25 Years
Skeans built an impressive career since joining Yum! Brands in 2000 as a finance analyst, steadily advancing through leadership roles and consistently delivering results at the intersection of talent, culture, finance and strategy. Yum!
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Ebert & Gerbert’s Names Mark Kocer CEO
Mark Kocer (left) brings decades of experience and will take over for Eric Wolfe. Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop has announced a strategic leadership addition designed to accelerate franchise growth and strengthen systemwide performance.
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Cafe Rio Names Mike Burns CEO
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican, one of the industry’s most iconic Mexican restaurant concepts, announced the appointment of restaurant industry veteran Mike Burns as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step in the brand’s next chapter of growth.
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AMP Up1 Hospitality Unveils The Looking Glass, a New Immersive Atlanta Destination
The Looking Glass will welcome locals, visitors, families, and groups during the day, with guests under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Salt & Straw Introduces Rewards Membership Program
After more than a decade spent cultivating one of the country’s most dedicated fan bases, beloved artisanal ice cream brand Salt & Straw is introducing “Salt & Straw Rewards,” a new membership program designed to give loyal guests deeper access into the brand and its offerings.
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Velocity Bar + Kitchen to Open in Fairfax and Purcellville, Virginia
Family-run hospitality group, Thompson Restaurants, is pleased to announce the debut of Velocity Bar + Kitchen in both Fairfax and Purcellville, marking the next chapter of its long-standing Velocity Wings concept.
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The Big Biscuit Opens Second Wichita, Kansas, Location
The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its impossibly generous portions and genuine hometown hospitality, announced the second Wichita restaurant opening today. The restaurant will be situated at 106 S.
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30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In May 2026
With the war in West Asia looming over India’s business environment, May brought a slower, more cautious rhythm to the country’s startup ecosystem.
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Eternal, Meesho, Amazon, Swiggy, Zepto Form Digital Commerce Coalition
Multiple ecommerce and quick commerce startups have come together to form the Digital Commerce Coalition, an industry-led body aimed at advancing the sustainable growth of the digital commerce ecosystem.
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McDonald’s Launches New Global Strategy to Stay Ahead of Competition
For nearly 70 years, McDonald’s has measured itself against a simple promise.
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The Restaurant Brands Winning on Value Know Exactly What Value Means
Because value is an outcome, we must first answer a basic question: for which specific type of guest are we trying to improve the value of our brand?
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Beyond Juicery + Eatery CEO Jasmine Miller on Hospitality, AI Questions, and Getting Back to Basics
Beyond Juicery + Eatery is investing in guest experience. My third interview from this year’s National Restaurant Association Show came with Jasmine Miller, CEO of Beyond Juicery + Eatery. She also directs Detroit Wing Company. Miller has held the title since summer 2024.
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