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Why Value Isn’t a Price Tag. It’s a Menu Decision
The challenge is that promotional value is easy to measure. The $5 meal deal had a good run. So did the BOGO.
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Busboys and Poets Opens Restaurant at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is undergoing an exciting transformation with the introduction of new local dining options. The latest addition is Busboys and Poets, a popular D.C. gathering spot that blends food, culture, and community.
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Freebirds World Burrito Announces New ‘Gold Soccer Bowl’ Promotion
From June 18 through July 19, guests who place an online order for a Monster-Sized Bowl at participating Freebirds locations may randomly receive their meal in a special Gold Soccer Bowl.
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Topgolf to Open Newest Prototype in New Jersey
Topgolf Parsippany opens July 3, featuring technology upgrades, arcade games and reimagined outfield targets. Sport entertainment leader Topgolf announced the official opening of its newest venue location near New York City in Parsippany, New Jersey, on July 3, 2026.
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SevenRooms Launches a Single Place to Manage Every Reservation
Every night, restaurant operators run their floors from two or three different devices, one for each reservation platform they list on. They update each by hand to prevent double bookings.
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Returns for its 16th Year
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) presented by Invesco QQQ returns September 10-13 for its 16th year with a reimagined lineup that puts Atlanta at the center of the experience.
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Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery to Open Co-Branded Location in San Antonio
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is teaming up with Cold Stone Creamery to expand its footprint in San Antonio through strategic co-branded locations.
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Zaxbys Signs 7-Unit Deal in Chicagoland Market
Zaxbys, the rapidly growing Georgia-based QSR franchise known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings and 12 signature sauces, has signed a seven-restaurant development agreement in the Chicagoland area, marking the brand’s second multi-unit deal in the market.
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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Names Zach Montgomery Director of Beverage
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is proud to announce that Zach Montgomery will be taking on the role of Director of Beverage, overseeing the beverage programs for all concepts including specialty concepts, Ocean Prime and Rusty Bucket.
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The Hidden Cost of Digital Fragmentation in QSR
Every platform in a fragmented stack has a visible cost. Digital guest experience is the priority du jour for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators in 2026, and rightly so.
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FAT Brands Bankruptcy Reaches Finish Line with $595 Million Asset Sale
Fatburger is one of the brand's part of the huge bankruptcy deal. FAT Brands’ years-long acquisition strategy has officially come to an end. FBG Bid Co.
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PDQ Expands Summer Menu With Value Meals, Tender Wraps, and Seasonal Floats
The new menu is available for a limited time at participating PDQ locations. PDQ is expanding its summer menu with a new lineup focused on value offerings, snackable items, and seasonal beverages.
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How Merchant Cash Advances Can Strain Restaurant Cash Flow and How to Recover
The key to successfully navigating MCA debt without declaring bankruptcy is proactive transparency. Operating a business in the food industry has always required navigating razor-thin margins.
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Taco Bueno Announces Gold Bowl Sweepstakes and New Steak Lineup
As soccer fever takes over North Texas this summer, Taco Bueno is giving fans a new way to celebrate match days with the launch of its Gold Bowl Sweepstakes and a new lineup of steak menu items.
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Carrot Express Rebrands as Carrot, Opens New NYC Location
Carrot Express, the beloved fast-casual concept renowned for its extensive health-conscious menu is entering a bold new era as ‘Carrot.’ In theme of their rebrand and New York City expansion, Carrot is thrilled to announce the opening of its New York City location in the Upper...
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National Restaurant Association Show Donates 156,500 Pounds of Food, Supplies, and Materials to Local Communities
The 2026 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show donated 156,500 pounds of food, kitchenware, supplies and operational materials through its partnership with Fight2Feed, supporting 35 agencies across four Illinois counties following the event’s May 16-19 r...
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Bonchon Opens First Location in Malaysia
Bonchon, the global Korean fried chicken brand, is celebrating significant growth and industry recognition as the brand expands its worldwide footprint.
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