Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

25, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Panera CEO Paul Carbone is promising a three-year turnaround. Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock. Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

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Leadership Fast Casual 2025 Casual 226

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

08, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Domino's will let customers get any pizza for $9.99. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales.

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Leadership Point of Sale Fast Casual Email Marketing 227

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

02, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Six new flavor-forward margaritas launched at Condado Tacos in June. | By Patricia Cobe on Jul. All photos courtesy of Condado Tacos.

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Fast Casual Beverage Back of House Leadership 240

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

24, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Puttshack is one of the concepts in the Emerging portfolio, which focuses on technology-fueled experiential restaurants. The growth capital firm behind the food-and-games brands Puttshack, F1 Arcade and Flight Club has added more restaurant industry firepower to its leadership team.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes.

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Operations Leadership 2025 Fast Casual 227

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Photograph: RATIONAL Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Maintaining clean and hygienic equipment is one of the most important tasks in food service — and also one of the most despised.

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Food Supply Leadership 2025 Kitchen Safety 200

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It was one of three DoorDash acquisitions announced this year. By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Reservations Leadership Advertising 2025 210

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The restaurant tech vocabulary keeps expanding. Retail media network “A type of advertising platform that allows retailers to sell ad space on their digital channels to third-party brands.” In this case, restaurants are the advertisers. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Hiring Mobile Ordering Advertising Leadership 175

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. 17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. Is that a good thing for restaurants? By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Leadership Advertising 2025 Reservations 185

Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

18, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bubbakoo's is known for burritos, but also bowls, tacos, quesadillas and fried rice balls called "chiwawas." By Lisa Jennings on Jun. " | Photo courtesy of Bubbakoo's. What does this say about the restaurant industry?

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Fast Casual Leadership Franchise Franchising 176

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

08, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner will leave effective July 18. Wendy’s named Ken Cook interim CEO. By Jonathan Maze on Jul. Photo: Shutterstock.

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Leadership 2025 Consumer Goods Email Marketing 252

Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. Coco Robotics, the maker of four-wheeled autonomous sidewalk rovers, has raised $80 million to help grow its fleet.

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Delivery Leadership 2025 Advertising 189

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ancient grains like spelt/farro, quinoa, and sorghum have received a lot of culinary buzz in recent years. Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Food What operators should know about ancient grains Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jul.

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Operations Leadership Email Marketing 2025 157

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

27, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jeff's Bagel Run has 15 units open, expecting to reach 30 by the end of the year. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Jeff's Bagel Run. Jeff Perera jokes that his bagel chain is the result of a love story.

Fast Casual 175

Fast Casual Franchise Franchising Leadership 175

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Just drive-thru and pickup windows. Photo courtesy of Greenlane.

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Fast Casual Leadership Mobile Ordering Casual 162

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chipotle rose to No. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 2, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. 7 among the country's Top 10 restaurant chains, according to Technomic's annual Top 500 ranking. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants.

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Fast Casual Leadership 2025 2024 147

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number.

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Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Leadership 185

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock 7-Eleven is ready to do battle in the summer value wars.

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Fast Casual Cash Management Retail Leadership 175

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The MilkShake Factory created a house-made Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar that it sells for $5.95. But in a delayed reaction of sorts, the trend has gotten a strong second wind on restaurant menus in mid-2025. By Patricia Cobe on Jun. Photo courtesy of The MilkShake Factory.

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Bar Fast Casual Leadership Back of House 162

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Papa Johns has named Caroline Miller Oyler the company’s chief administrative officer. leadership News executive change Want breaking news at your fingertips? By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

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Fast Casual Leadership Franchise Franchising 147

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

09, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The BBQ Brisket Whopper is available in regular and Whopper Jr. By Patricia Cobe on Jul. sizes starting Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Burger King.

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Leadership Food Supply Loyalty Program Fast Casual 144

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

24, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The flexibility of the menu remains a key strength for Chipotle. The company’s stock is down 14% over the past year and more than 9% so far in 2025. By Jonathan Maze on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock. Chipotle Mexican Grill has had a difficult few months. Its CEO, Brian Niccol, left for Starbucks.

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Fast Casual Leadership Point of Sale Social Media 144

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. A 30-year industry veteran, Patterson has held senior leadership positions at CiCi’s Pizza, Dickey’s Barbecue and, most recently, Slim Chickens. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign up here.

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Leadership 2025 Email Marketing Magazine 157

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jack in the Box is giving up on running more than one brand as it looks to sell Del Taco. Restaurants less so Premium OPINION Financing So much for the consolidation trend The Bottom Line: Companies operating more than one restaurant chain are more likely to be selling than they are buying right now.

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Leadership 2025 Food Supply Magazine 175

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. I am proud of the progress we have made to date for the business and as a leadership team,” Tick said in a statement Thursday. “I By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse did not have to go far to find its next CEO.

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Leadership Fast Casual 2025 Franchise 162

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Konro was the first West Palm Beach restaurant to earn a Michelin star. He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro.

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Fast Casual Leadership 2025 Loyalty Program 147

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

08, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash said rising costs have hurt restaurant delivery sales in Seattle. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is raising its prices in Seattle again after the city added new regulations for third-party delivery companies.

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Delivery Restaurant Law Leadership Fast Casual 175

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

The 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the urgency of advancing gender equality across all sectors. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. Her leadership ensures financial integrity and supports the company’s expansion initiatives.

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2025 Hospitality Coaching Leadership 71

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. The goal is to work with health care systems all over the country and help them commit to 50 percent plant based daily offerings by 2025.

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Chowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These connections have set the stage for better customer support, meaningful product advancements, and a renewed sense of purpose as we head into 2025. This move aligns with our goal of delivering a streamlined experience to help restaurants grow their online presence effectively and advertise smarter.

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2024 Operations Workshop Leadership 59

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The new hires highlight the brand’s continuous efforts to build Black Bear Diner’s executive leadership team following years of growth and geographic expansion. “I look forward to working alongside the company’s incredible leadership team as we work to amplify the brand and grow its footprint.”

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 275

Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn US Foods may be trying to make a big move to buy PFG. That would create the largest food distributor in the U.S. By Jonathan Maze on Jul. Photo courtesy of US Foods. A potentially monumental combination of two food distributors is apparently on the table.

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Food Leadership Email Marketing 2025 313

Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2025

10, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn QSR Automations offers kitchen display systems for large restaurant chains. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Fast Casual Leadership 2025 Technology 270

Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. The Irish chef Mark Moriarty has been named the official chef partner of The Dead Rabbit.

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Leadership Hotels Food Supply Email Marketing 189

SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

Fast Company is the world’s leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, creativity, and design. Winner of Advertising Age's "The A-List" in January 2015 and the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012.

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2024 Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 52

Gecko Hospitality

MARCH 26, 2025

Fort Myers, FL, March 26, 2025 Gecko Hospitality is shaking up the industry with a first-of-its-kind recruitment subscription service for its hospitality clients. Upgraded plans unlock even more game-changing perks, such as extended guarantees, delayed start dates, and advanced marketing, advertising, and onboarding support.

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Recruiting Hospitality 2000 Hiring 59

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

01, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Buffalo Wild Wings' limited-service offshoot opened 61 locations in 2024. It finished 2024 with 572 locations, and expects to open 59 to 64 restaurants in 2025. News casual_dining Top 500 2025 Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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