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gusto! Announces Upcoming Summer Menu

The fast-casual brand’s menu offers a fresh take on global cuisines. gusto!, the Atlanta-born fast-casual brand known for healthy bowls and wraps, is kicking off summer with some Caribbean heat.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026

Godfather’s Pizza Marks Historic Leadership Transition After More Than 50 Years

Godfather’s Pizza proudly announces a historic leadership transition as the third “Godfather” in company history steps forward to lead the brand into its next chapter.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·3 min

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Slutty Vegan Signs Franchise Deals to Grow in D.C. and Atlanta

Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed franchise agreements to bring the rapidly growing concept to Washington, D.C.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·2 min

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Gaspachos Mexican Bites Opens First Storefront in Houston

What began nearly a decade ago in Alief as a small fruit trailer has entered an exciting new chapter: Gaspachos Mexican Bites, the concept known for its colorful Mexican fruit creations and street-style snacks, has just opened its first fast-casual restaurant space at 2103 Lyo...

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·4 min

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·4 min

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·2 min

What’s Next For SPB with CEO G.J. Hart? A Focus on Operations, and More J. Alexander’s

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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.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 3, 2026·10 min

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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...

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 3, 2026·6 min

How Restaurant Leaders Are Replacing Burnout Culture With Better Workplaces

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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.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·6 min

Yum! Brands Executive Tracy Skeans to Retire After 25 Years

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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!

via QSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·3 min

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·3 min

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·3 min

AMP Up1 Hospitality Unveils The Looking Glass, a New Immersive Atlanta Destination

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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.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·4 min

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·2 min

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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.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·2 min

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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.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 2, 2026·2 min

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In May 2026

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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.

via Inc42·Jun 2, 2026·31 min

Eternal, Meesho, Amazon, Swiggy, Zepto Form Digital Commerce Coalition

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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.

via Inc42·Jun 2, 2026·2 min

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

gusto! Announces Upcoming Summer Menu

Godfather’s Pizza Marks Historic Leadership Transition After More Than 50 Years

Slutty Vegan Signs Franchise Deals to Grow in D.C. and Atlanta

Gaspachos Mexican Bites Opens First Storefront in Houston

Little Greek Signs Deal to Expand in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Areas

Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Plain City, Ohio

What’s Next For SPB with CEO G.J. Hart? A Focus on Operations, and More J. Alexander’s

Debating Device-Free Policies

How Restaurant Leaders Are Replacing Burnout Culture With Better Workplaces

Yum! Brands Executive Tracy Skeans to Retire After 25 Years

Ebert & Gerbert’s Names Mark Kocer CEO

Cafe Rio Names Mike Burns CEO

AMP Up1 Hospitality Unveils The Looking Glass, a New Immersive Atlanta Destination

Salt & Straw Introduces Rewards Membership Program

Velocity Bar + Kitchen to Open in Fairfax and Purcellville, Virginia

The Big Biscuit Opens Second Wichita, Kansas, Location

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In May 2026

Eternal, Meesho, Amazon, Swiggy, Zepto Form Digital Commerce Coalition

How the F&B industry actually
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