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Cultivating Connection Through Food and Sport
Reflecting on Chicken N Pickle’s 10th anniversary, President Kelli Alldredge said the brand is proud to have helped create a model that is intentionally more than a restaurant and more than a sports venue.
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How Let’s Try Tripled Revenue To Cross ₹200 Cr In A Year
India’s snacking market doesn’t usually reward newcomers, and for good reasons. Shelf space is fiercely contested, distribution is expensive, and consumers tend to stick with brands they already know and trust.
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Gen Z-Focused Cafe Chain Alienkind Bags $3.2 Mn To Expand Footprint
Cafe chain Alienkind has raised $3.2 Mn (about ₹30 Cr) in its pre-Series A funding round from a clutch of existing investors to fuel its expansion across India.
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Cicis Celebrates 1 Million Rewards Members with Surprise $1,000 Giveaway
Cicis Pizza is celebrating a major milestone for Cicis Rewards after surpassing one million members nationwide.
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7 Brew to Open in St. George, Utah
7 Brew, the rapidly growing drive-thru coffee brand known for its upbeat service and more than 20,000 drink combinations, will open its first St. George location on June 29, marking the company’s sixth store in Utah.
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California Pizza Kitchen Rewards Members Can Score Free Pizza After Penalty Kick Matches During World Cup
Existing and new Rewards members who sign up on match days are eligible for the SEE PK reward. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza, is getting in on the biggest tournament of the summer with a goal everyone can score: free pizza.
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Topgolf and Youth on Course Announce Partnership to Grow the Game
This partnership reflects Topgolf's broader commitment to being a force for growth across all corners of the golf ecosystem.
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How to Engage Sports Fans Outside the Stadium and Away from Home
Atmosphere is crucial. The World Cup is bringing more than just a multi-city takeover and heightened interest in soccer. It’s inviting a new type of fan. International soccer fans engage differently than how many U.S.
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Dividend Restaurant Group Earns Wine Spectator Honors Across Steakhouse Portfolio
Dividend Restaurant Group (DRG) has earned national recognition from Wine Spectator, with all Sullivan’s Steakhouse and Eddie Merlot’s locations named to the publication’s 2026 Restaurant Awards list.
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The Mather’s Tashi Earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
The Mather received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
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Kilwins Named America’s Best Dessert Chain by USA TODAY Readers
Kilwins, the premium ice cream and confections franchise known for its hand-crafted chocolates, hand-paddled fudge and super-premium ice cream, has been named the No. 1 Best Dessert/Treat Chain in the United States in USA TODAY’s prestigious 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
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JINYA Holdings Debuts Japanese Bakery Concept Mikan in Los Angeles
Mikan bakery & more will offer dine-in and takeout service and will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. JINYA Holdings is expanding its portfolio with the opening of Mikan bakery & more, a Japanese-style bakery debuting in early summer at 17237 Ventura Blvd. in Encino.
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Miso Robotics Acquires Zume Pizza’s Technology and Patent Portfolio
Miso Robotics, the leading AI and robotics provider for modern restaurants and hospitality, announced today that it has acquired the technology and intellectual property of Zume Pizza, the food robotics early-mover which wound down operations after raising over $450 million an...
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Arby’s Brings Back $1.99 Sliders with Four Fan-Favorite Varieties
Arby’s Sliders are available at participating locations nationwide. Arby’s is sliding into summer with $1.99 Sliders, delivering bold flavor and satisfying bites while not breaking the bank.
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Someburros to Open in North Peoria, Arizona
Someburros, the community-loved Mexican restaurant rooted in Arizona since 1986, is excited to announce the Grand Opening celebration of its newest West Valley location in North Peoria on June 30, 2026, located at 25700 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85383.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Announces New Opening in Chicago’s Logan Square
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the largest smoothie chain in the United States*, announced the opening of a new cafe in Chicago, Illinois.
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Vitality Bowls Announces New Guest Experience Partnership with Black Box Intelligence
Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with antioxidant-rich and nutritious superfoods, announced a new partnership with Black Box Intelligence to implement a systemwide guest ex...
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