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Nomikai by Sushi Saint to Bring Japanese-Inspired Social Dining to ICON Park in Orlando
From sushi and seafood towers to dry-aged tomahawks and Japanese-inspired cocktails, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes is bringing a bold new dining experience to ICON Park.
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Fishing Bigger Margins: How Aquapulse Is Solving Shrimp Farming’s Biggest Bottleneck
India’s aquaculture sector has long struggled with a simple but costly problem: farmers produce high-value shrimp, but much of that value is lost before the product reaches the buyer.
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What Local Restaurants Can Learn From NYC’s Knicks-Themed Food Moment
A Knicks-themed cake from Doc’s Cake Shop. With the Knicks’ victory parade on Thursday in NYC, big sports moments are not just for the teams, athletes, or major sponsors.
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Panera Unveils New Bowls, Salads, and Beverages to Fuel Transformation Effort
Menu innovation is proving to be one of the biggest accelerants of Panera’s transformation strategy.
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BigBasket Founders Step Down, TruNativ Bags $30 Mn & More
New Leadership Takes Over BigBasket It is the end of an era at BigBasket. Cofounders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh have stepped down from daily operations, while ex-Amazon executive Amit Nanda is stepping in as the new CEO.
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With Sales Down, Dave & Buster’s Remains Focused on Getting Back to Basics
Dave & Buster's same-store sales fell 5.4 percent in Q1. Dave & Buster’s isn’t trying to reinvent itself. It’s trying to remember what made it successful in the first place.
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BJ’s Taps Former LongHorn Exec Monika Saxena as Brand President
BJ’s Restaurants announced that Monika Saxena has been appointed brand president, effective June 3, 2026. Saxena brings over two decades of brand-building expertise spanning marketing, culinary and beverage development and consumer insights.
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McDonald’s Famed Apple Pie to Return June 23 for Limited Time
The nostalgic item will be available while supplies last. McDonald’s this summer is bringing back a fan-favorite and bona fide national treasure made for slowing down and savoring the season: the Fried Apple Pie.
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Hungry Howie’s Appoints Jimmy Simonte Executive Vice President of Marketing
As Hungry Howie's EVP of Marketing, Simonte's immediate priority is meeting with and listening to franchisees to identify opportunities that strengthen local store performance while advancing broader brand priorities.
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Dairy Queen Wants to Put Cash in the Pockets of Growth-Ready Franchisees
Dairy Queen in May made headlines by unveiling a fresh franchise incentive aimed specifically at driving expansion throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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HTeaO Raises Over $134K for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is proud to announce that its May fundraising initiative in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) raised $134,166, funding over 2,680 hours of critical pediatric cancer research and supporting ALSF’s mission to...
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Jack in the Box and LA-Based Streetwear Brand The Hundreds Release Soccer Collection
The collection features the Jack Jersey in purple and white, along with the Jack Team SnapBack, a white/purple five-panel cap.
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Announces $19.66 Anniversary Box in Honor of 60th Anniversary
In 1966, Lee Cummings and Harold Omer opened the first Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken in Lima, Ohio, with a simple idea to serve fresh fried chicken. Sixty years later, that one store in Lima has expanded throughout the United States and the recipe has never changed.
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Smalls Sliders Signs Multi-Unit Deal in Mobile, Alabama
Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring four Cans to the Mobile area. The deal is led by the Belote family, including Reggie Belote and his children, Cam and Joanna.
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Huey Magoo’s Inks 5-Unit Deal in Texas
Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual chain known for its premium, handcrafted chicken tenders, continues its expansion into Texas with a five-unit development agreement for restaurants in Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield.
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Playa Bowls Launches Yuzu Menu for Summer Season
Yuzu is naturally rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, adding an energizing, feel-good boost to Playa’s new summer menu.
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Huddle House Signs Franchise Agreement in Southern Ohio
Huddle House is expanding into new territory with its first-ever development in Southern Ohio, marking a significant milestone for the family dining brand.
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