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Angela Yochem’s Digital Vision for Krispy Kreme

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Angela Yochem’s Digital Vision for Krispy Kreme

Angela Yochem has spent her career at the intersection of technology and transformation, but what continues to drive her is something more human: the power of innovation to reshape how people experience the world around them.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 12, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Derby, Kansas

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its third restaurant in The Sunflower State, located at 2600 N. Rock Road in Derby.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 12, 2026·5 min

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Huey Magoo’s Opens 90th Restaurant

The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s – the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Hialeah marking its third restaurant in Miami-Dade County.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 12, 2026·3 min

Equal AI Raises $30 Mn To Expand AI Assistant Offerings Beyond Calls

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Equal AI Raises $30 Mn To Expand AI Assistant Offerings Beyond Calls

Call management and identity verification startup Equal AI has raised $30 Mn (around ₹286 Cr) in its Series B funding round co- led by existing backers including Prosus Ventures and Tomales Bay Capital.

via Inc42·Jun 12, 2026·3 min

PLANTA Believes Plant-Based Dining Still Has Plenty of Runway

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PLANTA Believes Plant-Based Dining Still Has Plenty of Runway

PLANTA has five U.S. locations. A year ago, PLANTA stood at a crossroads.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·5 min

Zaxbys Officially Appoints Russell Holland Chief Development Officer

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Zaxbys Officially Appoints Russell Holland Chief Development Officer

As Chief Development Officer, Holland will lead Zaxbys' aggressive growth strategy as the brand continues to cement its position as one of the most attractive franchised concepts in the chicken category After acting as Zaxbys interim Chief Development Officer since February 20...

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·2 min

QSR Brands Have More Customer Data Than Ever. Are They Using It Wisely?

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QSR Brands Have More Customer Data Than Ever. Are They Using It Wisely?

When you have permission to communicate with someone several times a week, the cost of being irrelevant goes up. QSR brands have something most industries would like to have: customers who come back often. A bank may hear from a customer a few times a month.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·7 min

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Prince St. Pizza to Open First Nashville Restaurant

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, will open its first-ever Nashville restaurant on Thursday, June 25, at 5056 Broadway, Suite B103.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·3 min

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Tom’s Watch Bar Offers Stadium-Like Alternative to Rising World Cup Ticket Prices

Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment, is giving soccer fans an opportunity to be part of the action right as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the U.S.: a high-energy, immersive and affordable stadium-like viewing experi...

via FSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·3 min

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la Madeleine Announces New Summer Menu

The limited-time summer menu will be available at all la Madeleine cafés nationwide beginning June 11. la Madeleine is welcoming summer with a new collection of seasonal salads and strawberry-filled desserts available beginning June 11.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·2 min

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Earns First-Place Awards for its Service in Northeast Florida

Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, has earned four first-place dining honors across two major Northeast Florida community awards programs.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·2 min

Edibles.com Promotes Thomas Winstanley to President

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Edibles.com Promotes Thomas Winstanley to President

Thomas Winstanley brings deep experience across regulated consumer industries.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·3 min

How Authentic Restaurant Brands Revived Pollo Tropical’s Momentum

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How Authentic Restaurant Brands Revived Pollo Tropical’s Momentum

Pollo Tropical has put more of an emphasis on its grilled chicken product. Pollo Tropical CEO Dirk Montgomery describes the chain as an “icon” in the state of Florida.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·6 min

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The Stand Looks to Keep Growth Momentum Going

Known for redefining American classics with an expansive menu of chef-crafted burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls, wraps, hot dogs, sides, and hand-spun shakes, The Stand is rapidly growing and inviting guests to discover what’s next.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·3 min

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AI Takes on Scheduling in Restaurants

As operators look to improve their workflows, they need to rethink how they approach their tech stack. Restaurant managers can spend several hours each week creating employee schedules, a mundane task often completed by hand.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·5 min

What To Do When Private Equity Buys Your Restaurant Franchise

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What To Do When Private Equity Buys Your Restaurant Franchise

Jersey Mike's finished 2025 with 3,227 restaurants nationwide. Private equity’s appetite for franchises has surged over the past two years. Roark Capital bought Subway for nearly $10 billion and a majority stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken for nearly $1 billion.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 11, 2026·5 min

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Wings Etc. Launches BOGO Wing Promotion for World Cup Watch Parties

Fans can score Big Flavor and game-day value during the most-watched sporting event in the world, with buy-one-get-one-free orders of wings and specials on schooners at Wings Etc. Grill & Pub June 23–27. Wings Etc.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 10, 2026·3 min

Why the Next Wave of Restaurant Growth is Happening Beyond Major Cities

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Why the Next Wave of Restaurant Growth is Happening Beyond Major Cities

Taco John's CEO Heather Neary gives a look at where expansion is happening next. For decades, restaurant growth strategies have followed a familiar roadmap: chasing high foot traffic storefronts with a goal of cornering the market and building a major metropolitan presence.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 10, 2026·4 min

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

Angela Yochem’s Digital Vision for Krispy Kreme

Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Derby, Kansas

Huey Magoo’s Opens 90th Restaurant

Equal AI Raises $30 Mn To Expand AI Assistant Offerings Beyond Calls

PLANTA Believes Plant-Based Dining Still Has Plenty of Runway

Zaxbys Officially Appoints Russell Holland Chief Development Officer

QSR Brands Have More Customer Data Than Ever. Are They Using It Wisely?

Prince St. Pizza to Open First Nashville Restaurant

Tom’s Watch Bar Offers Stadium-Like Alternative to Rising World Cup Ticket Prices

la Madeleine Announces New Summer Menu

Grumpy’s Restaurant Earns First-Place Awards for its Service in Northeast Florida

Edibles.com Promotes Thomas Winstanley to President

How Authentic Restaurant Brands Revived Pollo Tropical’s Momentum

The Stand Looks to Keep Growth Momentum Going

AI Takes on Scheduling in Restaurants

What To Do When Private Equity Buys Your Restaurant Franchise

Wings Etc. Launches BOGO Wing Promotion for World Cup Watch Parties

Why the Next Wave of Restaurant Growth is Happening Beyond Major Cities

How the F&B industry actually
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