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Black Tap Brings Over-the-Top CrazySundaes to Nashville with Loveless Cafe Partnership
To celebrate the Nashville launch, starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, the first 50 CrazySundaes served will be complimentary. Fresh off its May 27 U.S.
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Vitality Bowls Leans into Protein with Latest Menu Innovation
The Protein Bowl is topped with organic, gluten-free granola, banana, blueberries, peanut butter, almonds and hemp seeds.
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How la Madeleine is Reintroducing Itself to a New Generation
la Madeleine was founded in 1983. la Madeleine’s chief executive doesn’t talk about the bakery and cafe chain like it’s just any other job. For John Dillon, it’s personal. “I grew up on la Madeleine,” he says.
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Remembering the Legacy of Golden Krust’s Lowell Hawthorne
Lowell’s “beacon” pioneering ways and vision built Golden Krust to a $40 million-plus empire. I first met Lowell Hawthorne in October 2003, at its current original corporate and production plant facility at 3958 Park Avenue, Bronx, New York.
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Captain D’s Launches Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish
Captain D's new wild caught fish from Alaska is battered fresh daily in restaurants. Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is excited to announce the rollout of its Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska.
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Eggs Up Grill Opens in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing daytime restaurant franchise in the country, is now open in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
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How Greyz Bistro Turned Years of Preparation Into a Breakthrough with Influencer New York Turk
Before opening, Chef Garth spent years testing the concept through pop-ups, ticketed three-course dinners, and bottomless brunches For many restaurant owners, the dream is simple: get a major influencer through the door and watch business take off.
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E2W Registrations Rebound 8.4% MoM In May, Ola Electric Sees Over 22% Jump
After contracting 20% month-on-month (MoM) in April, electric two-wheeler (E2W) registrations saw an 8.4% jump in May to 1.70 Lakh units from 1.57 Lakh units in the previous month, according to Vahan data.
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Dine Brands Breaks Sales Slump, Hitting First Portfolio-Wide Sales Gain in Years
Applebee’s O-M-Cheese Burger features a juicy, all-beef burger topped with American cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, spicy honey mustard, and served with classic fries. One year in, Dine Brands is feeling confident in its dual-branded Applebee’s-IHOP strategy.
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Why Candidates Are Walking Away Before Completing Applications
One of the most overlooked challenges in restaurant hiring today is candidate drop-off. The restaurant industry has embraced convenience everywhere. Guests can order meals from their phones in seconds. Reservations can be booked instantly online.
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Mike’s Red Tacos Signs 18-Unit Deal in Southern California
Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S. Restaurant (2023), has signed an 18-unit agreement with franchise ownership group JM Foods to bring the concept to Los Angeles and Orange County.
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The Dearborn Marks a Decade as a Chicago Dining Destination
This June, The Dearborn proudly celebrates 10 years as one of Chicago’s most beloved dining destinations in the heart of the Loop.
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Playa Bowls CMO Tim Hackbardt on GLP-1s, AI in Marketing, and the Rise of Drones
Playa Bowls continues to drop new menu items that surprise and delight. Up next in my series of conversations from this year’s National Restaurant Association Show is Playa Bowls CMO Tim Hackbardt.
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Dutch Bros Surpasses $20 Million Raised for ALS Research
Dutch Bros and the Dutch Bros Foundation are proud to announce that the 19th annual Drink One for Dane day has raised more than $1.7 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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Blinkit Commands 50% Of Indian Quick Commerce Market: Deepinder Goyal
Former Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal said Blinkit holds a dominant position in India’s quick commerce market, accounting for nearly a 50% share in the rapidly growing segment. “We are 50% of the market.
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Inc42’s AI Summit 2026, Gig Economy’s Safety Gap & More
What’s In Store For India’s AI Realm? As India’s top startup executives descended upon Bengaluru to attend the Inc42 AI Summit 2026, a stark paradox emerged.
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Noodles & Company Promotes Frank Rodriguez to SVP of Operations
Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant known for its globally inspired noodle dishes, announced the promotion of Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3, 2026.
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