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JULY 25, 2025

Meanwhile, dine-in visits have increased in fast-casual and fast-food restaurants, while takeout and drive-in orders are down. Nevertheless, 28% of weekend breakfast eaters are looking for “breakfast options that are inexpensive,” up from 22% in 2021. Other brands are winning with new, more sustainable business models.

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JULY 22, 2025

Legacy owner Amol Kohli will become chairman of Brix, and the Brix leadership team, including CEO Sherif Mityas, will remain in place. Specifically, Brix plans to expand Friendly’s, an East Coast diner chain, into Southern markets including Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sign up here.

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MARCH 3, 2025

First, we seek a deep understanding of the restauranteur’s vision and values, as well as their target audience and market positioning. Finally, we look at the launch strategy and marketing plan. We want a new brand to hit the market with impact. First is standing out in a market more crowded today than ever before.

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JUNE 27, 2025

That led to selling bagels at farmers markets. and Bruegger’s, Jeff sees a world of opportunity for bagels made better, especially in markets he sees as “bagel deserts.” The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. We’d sell out. We went full bagel,” he said.

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JULY 29, 2025

Our goal was to create made-to-order meals that won’t break the bank but keep the freshness and consistency we’re known for,” said Fred Slater, director of R&D and executive chef of the 102-unit fast casual. There are six combo meal boxes, with prices starting at $9.99. Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

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JULY 8, 2025

Domino’s Chief Marketing Officer Kate Trumbull said in a statement that there are 34 million potential combinations of one of the chain’s pizzas, effectively making this a discount on 34 million products, at least through Aug. The deals intensify a tradition of value marketing in the pizza business. Little Caesars is offering a $9.99

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

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. But Tampa-based Greenlane is among a growing number of fast-casual concepts making freshly prepared salads a drive-thru option. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

But it wasn’t quite so bad for fast-casual concepts , which outpaced other categories with 9% growth in 2024, according to Technomic. Fast-casual chicken chains, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, saw double-digit sales growth, while fast-casual pizza continued to falter. Segment leader Chipotle Mexican Grill rose to No.

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JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | A rendering of Perkins Griddle & Go fast-casual concept. Simultaneously, the company also created a fast-casual version of Perkins called Griddle & Go, another nod to younger, on-the-go customers.

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JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. The rise of this new model could require restaurant marketing departments to change how they develop campaigns and spend their digital ad dollars. This has led to a lot of half-baked products hitting the market.

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JUNE 25, 2025

Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts.

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JUNE 27, 2025

. “Restaurants can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore," says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. "Smaller, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks show broad appeal across regional markets. Regionally, differences arose.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

It also spent a lot of time marketing and added new types of desserts such as pies and cakes to its lineup. Trending Leadership Wendys names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. The company responded to this the way any brand should: It slowed growth to a crawl and focused on improving unit volumes and profits.

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JUNE 13, 2025

Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food. Premium Financing The market for restaurant chains is heating up The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again.

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JUNE 17, 2025

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. Premium Technology DoorDash wants to be everywhere Tech Check: The delivery company is gobbling up more of the restaurant tech ecosystem.

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JULY 21, 2025

In its announcement, Subway noted that the company under his leadership had 17 straight quarters of same-store sales growth. The company under former CEO Chidsey, whose job was to guide the company through a sale process, upgraded the menu, improved marketing and reorganized the corporate structure.

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JULY 16, 2025

Photos courtesy of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill With nine locations in Florida, fast-casual Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is David to Taco Bell’s Goliath. “My In the first week, Lime Fresh sold over 300 pizzas with no marketing, “which is pretty good for a taco stand,” said Pavano. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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JUNE 24, 2025

Probably not The Bottom Line: The fast-casual Mexican chain remains a shockingly good value and its first-quarter sales slowdown was not out of the ordinary. Among fast-casual chains, the slowdown was more pronounced. None of this isn’t to say that there aren’t potential issues with the fast-casual chain. Photo: Shutterstock.

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JULY 9, 2025

Premium Emerging Brands Olive & Finch lets diners dictate how they want to experience the brand This growing premium fast casual out of Denver is expanding with an all-day menu priced no higher than $20. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed with consumer demand.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

The company plans to expand into more markets and expects to have thousands of bots on the ground by the end of the year, which it says will give it the largest autonomous vehicle fleet in the world. News technology delivery finance Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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JULY 15, 2025

Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch, and Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chao, are both joining a new board for Hawkers Asian Street Food, the casual-dining chain Savory acquired last month. Tomasso has more than 30 years of leadership experience, including the past seven as CEO of First Watch. By Jonathan Maze on Jul.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

Meanwhile, dine-in visits have increased in fast-casual and fast-food restaurants, while takeout and drive-in orders are down. Nevertheless, 28% of weekend breakfast eaters are looking for “breakfast options that are inexpensive,” up from 22% in 2021.

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JUNE 23, 2025

It’s easy to score what’s marketed as a Dubai Chocolate Bar at specialty retail food stores; in New York City a 7-ounce bar sells for about $19. Since the menu at this fast-casual chain is rooted in Mediterranean flavors, this dessert is not a big culinary stretch. You can also buy them on Amazon and at some Costco locations.

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JUNE 18, 2025

The New Jersey-based fast-casual chain has been acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners, the company announced Wednesday. News acquisitions franchising Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts.

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JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The eight-unit fast-casual concept Off The Hook Restaurants is beefing up its executive team as it plans growth in Louisiana.

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JUNE 11, 2025

After fast-casual chain &Pizza heard from customers that its prices were too high , it lowered them late last month and simplified its menu structure to highlight affordable options. marketing retail News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Sign up here.

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JULY 25, 2025

market Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick CEO The late chef Michael Chiarello's estate files lawsuit to prevent alleged hostile takeover of assets by investors Leadership BJ’s Restaurants, Shake Shack, Bonchon and more make executive moves Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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JULY 29, 2025

The casual-dining chain is introducing two new menu categories, bowls and bites, featuring a selection of items ranging in price from under $10 to $16. “I We believe we can take market share and have been taking market share because of that sustained quality.” By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. in the second quarter. Sign up here.

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JUNE 24, 2025

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. brings unmatched expertise and a proven track record of leadership across some of the most well-known brands in the restaurant industry,” said Focht, in a statement.

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JULY 29, 2025

Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

She is the president of Market Mentors, a marketing agency based in Springfield, Massachusetts, that has been embracing AI as a marketing tool. said Kyle Drenon, CEO of marketing agency Supper Co., Michelle Abdow has been thinking about AEO a lot. on a recent episode of Restaurant Business’ A Deeper Dive podcast.

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JUNE 5, 2025

News independents chefs Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.

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JULY 15, 2025

News technology consumers Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips?

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JUNE 17, 2025

Last month, DoorDash announced plans to acquire reservations and marketing service SevenRooms for $1.2 It will allow DoorDash to help restaurants grow their on-premise business by turning reservations data into targeted marketing opportunities. billion in a deal that officially closed last week.

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MARCH 11, 2025

These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." – John Campbell, owner of RiverPalm Terrace Small businesses had no choice but to dive headfirst into digital marketing during the pandemic. The pandemic changed how businesses market, no doubt about it.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job. 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. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

In addition to delivery, it now offers software such as online ordering and mobile apps, and will soon add reservations and marketing tools with the pending acquisition of SevenRooms. “At News marketing delivery technology Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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