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Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

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Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

Points of engagement remain key at Freddy's. Stopping by the booth next for our National Restaurant Association Conversations series was Tim Woodburn, VP of guest experience at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026

Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger Announce Fourth Annual Bite Back Hunger Day

Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger are proud to announce their 4th annual Bite Back Hunger Day on Monday, June 15, 2026 at all of its Colorado and Texas locations. 100% of all profits that day will be donated to food banks that serve the communities they call home.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·2 min

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Ojos Locos Names Joe Hummel CEO

Joe Hummel joined Ojos Locos in April. Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, the culturally-rooted Latin sports cantina and scratch kitchen, has strengthened its executive leadership team with the addition of restaurant industry veterans Joe Hummel and Clay Mingus.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·3 min

How Restaurant Leaders Can Manage Workplace Friendships the Right Way

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How Restaurant Leaders Can Manage Workplace Friendships the Right Way

You did not plan for it to happen this way. You hired them because they were the best person available. They worked hard. They earned the job. And somewhere along the way, the lines between coworker and friend blurred until you could not remember which one came first.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·8 min

Why Plant-Based Menu Options Are Driving Franchise Growth

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Why Plant-Based Menu Options Are Driving Franchise Growth

Consumers are paying closer attention to what they eat. The food industry is evolving fast, and one of the most noticeable shifts in recent years is the rise of plant-based eating. What was once considered a niche lifestyle choice has moved firmly into the mainstream.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·6 min

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Famous Brands International Names Richard Screnci Executive Director

Famous Brands International (“Famous Brands”), the franchising business behind globally recognized brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY, announced the appointment of Richard Screnci as Executive Director. Mr.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·2 min

From One Location to Many: How Design and Prototyping Drive Expansion

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From One Location to Many: How Design and Prototyping Drive Expansion

A successful fast-casual prototype design begins with intentional decision-making. Every food & beverage concept starts with a story, but turning a single location into a thriving and recognizable chain takes more than a great menu.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·5 min

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Chicken N Pickle Celebrates 10 Years of Community, Connection, and Pickleball

Ten years ago, long before pickleball became America’s fastest-growing sport, Chicken N Pickle Founder Dave Johnson saw something bigger than a game.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·4 min

How Demographics and Sticker Shock are Reshaping Drinking Culture

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How Demographics and Sticker Shock are Reshaping Drinking Culture

The underlying challenge is straightforward: guests still want the experience, but they are less willing to pay for multiple rounds once they’re there. For years, the conversation around alcohol in the U.S.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·7 min

Thank You, Partners, For Making Inc42 AI Summit 2026 A Grand Success

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Thank You, Partners, For Making Inc42 AI Summit 2026 A Grand Success

On May 28, Inc42 hosted the third edition of the Inc42 AI Summit 2026 at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru, bringing together more than 600 founders, AI builders, enterprise leaders, and investors under one roof.

via Inc42·Jun 8, 2026·10 min

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Ola Consumer’s Race Against Time

In the summer of 2021, Bhavish Aggarwal was arguably India’s most audacious tech entrepreneur.

via Inc42·Jun 7, 2026·7 min

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Lead Weekly Gains; PB Fintech, Meesho Slip

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New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Lead Weekly Gains; PB Fintech, Meesho Slip

New-age tech stocks saw another mixed week amid the ongoing broader market turmoil due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

via Inc42·Jun 6, 2026·6 min

How Starbucks Became a Culture of ‘Getting Things Done’

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How Starbucks Became a Culture of ‘Getting Things Done’

There’s still a point about where Starbucks is today, nearly two years after joining the brand, frustrating CEO Brian Niccol. It remains a bit of a mystery what customers are going to see, store by store, when they walk through the door.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 5, 2026·14 min

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Felice Opens Flagship Restaurant in NYC’s Flatiron District

Felice has opened its new flagship restaurant in the Flatiron District, bringing the family-run Italian brand to one of Manhattan’s most design- and culture-driven neighborhoods with a space built around a simple idea: a restaurant designed to feel like part of daily life, not...

via FSR Magazine·Jun 5, 2026·4 min

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Freddy’s Opens on Campus of Notre Dame

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and freshly churned frozen custard treats, has announced the opening of a new location at the University of Notre Dame.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 5, 2026·2 min

The Science Behind Chill-N Ice Cream’s Sweet Success

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The Science Behind Chill-N Ice Cream’s Sweet Success

Chill-N Ice Cream is based in Miami. Take a step into any Chill-N Ice Cream shop, and you’ll think you’ve entered the laboratory of a dessert-loving scientist.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 5, 2026·5 min

As Beverage Competition Heats Up, Dutch Bros Keeps Winning Traffic

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As Beverage Competition Heats Up, Dutch Bros Keeps Winning Traffic

Dutch Bros has around 1,200 locations nationwide. Dutch Bros has written quite the growth story over the past several years. The brand was approaching 500 locations around the time of its IPO in 2021.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 5, 2026·4 min