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Smalls Sliders debuts first-ever loaded fries, 2 dessert shakes
May 21, 2026
Smalls Sliders has launched its first-ever Loaded Fries and two hand-spun dessert shakes, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding, available for a limited time at…
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Clean Juice launches Sparkler drinks amid refresher boom
May 21, 2026
Clean Juice has entered the growing refresher beverage category with the limited-time launch of Sparklers, a line of sparkling fruit-based drinks made with…
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Smashburger builds executive bench with CMO hire
May 21, 2026
Smashburger has hired Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer. The move comes as the company continues to build nationwide momentum.
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Blaze Pizza partners with Folds of Honor for Memorial Day fundraiser
May 20, 2026
Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every 11-inch pizza sold at participating U.S. locations on May 25 to support military and first responder families, according…
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Powerhouse Dynamics’ Open Kitchen to eliminate execution errors during menu rollouts
May 20, 2026
As fast-casual brands increasingly rely on seasonal offerings and limited-time menu innovations to drive customer traffic, Powerhouse Dynamics is introducing…
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Habit Burger debuts in Humboldt County with Eureka opening
May 20, 2026
Habit Burger & Grill, part of Yum! Brands' portfolio, has expanded into Humboldt County, California, with the opening of a Eureka restaurant.
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Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates
May 20, 2026
Fast-casual sandwich chain Penn Station East Coast Subs has rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a broader growth strategy focused on franchise…
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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks enters Washington DC with multi-unit franchise deal
May 19, 2026
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, a fast-casual concept known for its authentic West Philly flavors, has signed its first franchise agreement in Washington, D.C. The…
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Chicken Salad Chick signs 25-unit development deal in New York
May 18, 2026
Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick has signed a 25-unit franchise agreement for Upstate New York — Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the Upper Hudson…
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Rōti Modern Mediterranean launches London ghost kitchens, expands Atlanta footprint
May 18, 2026
Rōti Modern Mediterranean has opened four ghost kitchens in the United Kingdom and suburban Atlanta as part of its continued expansion strategy. The brand…
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Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration
May 15, 2026
Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…
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Mo’ Bettahs to open 2nd Arizona location
May 15, 2026
Bountiful, Utah-based Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its second Arizona restaurant May 18 at 50 W. Jefferson St., in downtown Phoenix.
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PJ’s Coffee to open near original Maple Street location
May 15, 2026
New Orleans-based PJ's Coffee plans to open at 7700 Maple St., New Orleans, down the street from the site of its original location, which debuted nearly 5…
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Deliverect, DataCandy partner for loyalty
May 14, 2026
Deliverect has partnered with loyalty and gift card provider DataCandy to allow quick service and enterprise restaurant operators to reward customers through…
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Jimmy John’s adds wraps to Canadian menu
May 14, 2026
Jimmy John's has introduced wraps to its Canadian menu for a limited time at participating locations.
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Love & Honey enters Florida with 20-unit development deal
May 14, 2026
Philadelphia-based fast-casual chicken chain Love & Honey is expanding into Florida through a 20-unit development agreement. The restaurants mark the…
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Ziggi’s Coffee launches protein menu following consumer survey findings
May 13, 2026
Ziggi's Coffee has introduced a permanent protein menu in response to growing consumer demand for functional beverages, according to findings from a national…
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&pizza marks 1st international expansion with 10-store India deal
May 12, 2026
Latitude Food Group, the franchisor and operator of Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, has signed a master franchise agreement with The 90s Venture to bring…
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Playa Bowls gears up for 400th opening
May 12, 2026
Playa Bowls, headquartered in Belmar, New Jersey, is preparing to mark a major milestone this week with the opening of its 400th location at 1900 Pacific Ave.…
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Fuku continues South Florida expansion with planned West Palm Beach opening
May 12, 2026
Fuku is opening its second South Florida restaurant at 407 S. Rosemary Ave., in West Palm Beach. Additional details, including an opening date, are forthcoming.
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