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      Panera Pilots Amazon's Palm-Scanning Technology
      Customers can access their loyalty info with just one hand.
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      1000 Degrees Acquires My Pie Pizza
      The deal marks the first step in a planned acquisition spree.
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      McDonald's Picks Former Chipotle Exec to Lead U.S. Development
      Tabassum Zalotrawala will take on the role in late April. 
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      A recent promotion on TikTok raked in more than 10 million views.
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      Noodles & Company Doubles Down on Digital Capabilities

      The fast-casual chain is rolling out digital menuboards across its system. 

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      Little Caesars Looks to Conquer New York City

      The pizza chain wants to open hundreds of restaurants in the market, starting with a 10-unit deal with two experienced franchisees. 

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      State of the Restaurant Industry: 7 Keys Operators Should Know

      Sales are projected to grow amid a slew of new and familiar challenges.

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      Jack in the Box’s Development Reaches ‘Turning Point’

      The burger chain has 72 agreements for more than 300 restaurants.

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      Sweetgreen Alters Growth Strategy for Sake of Profitability

      The fast-casual chain is taking a more conservative approach to planting flags in new territory.

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      It starts with massive organic growth, including 150–175 openings in 2023. 

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      Wienerschnitzel Takes Global Approach to Development

      Ahead of this expansion, the world's biggest hot dog chain is continually working to improve operations, especially drive-thru efficiencies. 

      Restaurants to No Longer Pay Fees for Grubhub Direct

      The $0 delivery fee is one of several new features coming to the Direct platform.

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      Yum! Grows Like None Other in History

      The company, parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill, opened 4,560 gross new units last year, which is believed to be the most in restaurant history. 

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      Wherever In-N-Out Goes, Cult Status Follows

      In-N-Out averaged almost 700,000 visits per store in 2022, dwarfing the industry average of 121,000. 

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