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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.
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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.
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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.
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McDonald’s Brings World Cup Fever to Restaurants with New Meals and Collectibles
McDonald’s has long been part of matchday rituals shared by fans everywhere. This summer, McDonald’s is welcoming fans worldwide to celebrate the biggest moments from FIFA World Cup 26.
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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.
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Award-Winning Chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman Debut Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern in Memphis
Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman—award-winning chefs recognized by the James Beard Foundation and the MICHELIN Guide—are excited to announce two new concepts, Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern, are now open in Memphis’s Germantown neighborhood.
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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.
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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.
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[Update] Aquapulse Bags ₹20 Cr From IAN, Closes Series A Round At ₹45 Cr
Update | June 2, 2026, 12:35 IST Aquaculture-focused agritech startup Aquapulse has raised an additional ₹20 Cr ($2.1 Mn) from IAN Alpha Fund to close its Series A round at ₹45 Cr (about $4.7 Mn).
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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.
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McDonald’s Launches New Global Strategy to Stay Ahead of Competition
For nearly 70 years, McDonald’s has measured itself against a simple promise.
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An Exclusive Look Inside Benihana’s Trisha Paytas Collab
Internet personality Trisha Paytas is a longtime fan of the teppanyaki-style concept Benihana, owned by The ONE Group.
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Global Comfort Food Finds a Home on QSR Menus
Rōti Modern Mediterranean's Hot Honey Harissa platform. The menu at Bobby’s Burgers has been getting a global upgrade lately, but not in the way guests might expect.
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The Restaurant Brands Winning on Value Know Exactly What Value Means
Because value is an outcome, we must first answer a basic question: for which specific type of guest are we trying to improve the value of our brand?
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Beyond Juicery + Eatery CEO Jasmine Miller on Hospitality, AI Questions, and Getting Back to Basics
Beyond Juicery + Eatery is investing in guest experience. My third interview from this year’s National Restaurant Association Show came with Jasmine Miller, CEO of Beyond Juicery + Eatery. She also directs Detroit Wing Company. Miller has held the title since summer 2024.
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Lola Beans Secures Three Partnerships to Accelerate Growth
Lola Beans, the drive-thru franchise serving coffee, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, announced that it has secured three strategic partnerships with industry-leading firms Russo Modular, Citadel Development, and Foodservice Equipment Brokers (FEB) to support the b...
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Smoothie King is Reclaiming the Category it Created
For more than 50 years, Smoothie King has built its business on a simple premise—make nutrition taste good. The brand coined the term “smoothie” in 1973 and spent decades crafting recipes with nutritionists and developing a menu around function as much as flavor.
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