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Kelli Alldredge on Chicken N Pickle’s First Decade
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Kelli Alldredge on Chicken N Pickle’s First Decade

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via FSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026
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Swig Diving Into Energy with New Base and 7 Permanent Drink Options
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Swig Diving Into Energy with New Base and 7 Permanent Drink Options

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Beginning August 11, Swig Energy will serve as the new foundation for the brand’s new permanent energy menu.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Outback’s Journey to Reignite a ‘Remarkable Dining Experience’ Continues
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Outback’s Journey to Reignite a ‘Remarkable Dining Experience’ Continues

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Customers are rating their Outback experience higher on a variety of fronts. Outback in June hosted its first managing partners conference since 2019.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·8 min
What the Cyclospora Outbreak Teaches Restaurants About Food Safety
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What the Cyclospora Outbreak Teaches Restaurants About Food Safety

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Outbreaks like this show how quickly a food safety issue can become an operational, reputational and customer trust issue for restaurant brands.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·6 min
Portillo’s Cuts Corporate Jobs in Bid to Reset the Business
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Portillo’s Cuts Corporate Jobs in Bid to Reset the Business

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Portillo's same-store sales dropped 1.2 percent in Q2. Just months into his tenure as Portillo’s CEO, Brett Patterson and his leadership team announced layoffs.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·5 min
Insomnia Cookies Brings Back Three Nostalgic Flavors
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Insomnia Cookies Brings Back Three Nostalgic Flavors

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Each cookie transforms a nostalgic flavor into a warm dessert made for creating new memories. Some favorites just never get old.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names Joe Sieve Chief Development & Growth Officer
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names Joe Sieve Chief Development & Growth Officer

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Most recently, Joe Sieve served as Chief Operations & Global Development Officer at Papa Johns.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Pokeworks Eyes Further Expansion in Texas
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Pokeworks Eyes Further Expansion in Texas

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Pokeworks, the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand known for its fresh, customizable offerings, is strengthening its presence across Texas.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
Marco’s Pizza Announces 3-Unit Deal in Columbia, Missouri
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Marco’s Pizza Announces 3-Unit Deal in Columbia, Missouri

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Brings Back Annual Donkey Rescue Campaign
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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Brings Back Annual Donkey Rescue Campaign

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
Little Caesars Names Jack Veltema Director of Franchise Sales for the West
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Little Caesars Names Jack Veltema Director of Franchise Sales for the West

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, announced the appointment of Jack Veltema as Director of Franchise Sales for the West.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·2 min
ixigo Q1 Profit Surges 81% YoY To ₹34.2 Cr, Revenue Up 13%
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ixigo Q1 Profit Surges 81% YoY To ₹34.2 Cr, Revenue Up 13%

Traveltech company ixigo reported an 81% jump in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) to ₹34.2 Cr from ₹18.9 Cr in the previous year’s quarter. Sequentially, profit increased 7% from ₹32.1 Cr. Operating revenue jumped 13% YoY and 16% QoQ to ₹356.8 Cr.

via Inc42·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
How to Prepare for Effective Recalls in Light of Cyclospora Outbreak
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How to Prepare for Effective Recalls in Light of Cyclospora Outbreak

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Ineffective recalls can have serious, long-term, and costly consequences, including increasing public health risks and eroding consumer trust.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·5 min
Bain Capital to Acquire Gong cha
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Bain Capital to Acquire Gong cha

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Gong cha operates in 33 international markets.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
Inside The Economics That May Make Or Break Instant Home Services
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Inside The Economics That May Make Or Break Instant Home Services

On August 2, Urban Company cofounder and CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal announced that the company’s instant housekeeping service, InstaHelp, had crossed 1 Lakh daily delivered orders.

via Inc42·Aug 6, 2026·5 min
Dutch Bros Strikes $105 Million Deal for Salad and Go Locations
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Dutch Bros Strikes $105 Million Deal for Salad and Go Locations

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Dutch Bros finished Q2 with 1,225 stores. Bankrupt Salad and Go may have shut down, but its infrastructure will still be put to use.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 6, 2026·3 min
Shake Shack Keeps Traffic Growing
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Shake Shack Keeps Traffic Growing

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Shack Shack finished Q2 with 703 restaurants. Shake Shack’s traffic engine continued to work in the second quarter.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 5, 2026·6 min
First Watch’s Awareness is Growing, but There’s Still Plenty of Opportunity Ahead
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First Watch’s Awareness is Growing, but There’s Still Plenty of Opportunity Ahead

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.First Watch's new locations are pacing toward $2.8 million average-unit volumes by Year 3.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 5, 2026·10 min
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