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    Inside the 'Taco Tuesday' Battle between Taco Bell and Taco John's
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    HTeaO Has a 'Rocket Ship of an Opportunity'
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    Neat Burger Looks to Reenergize U.S. Plant-Based Movement
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      Can Burger King Reclaim the Flame?
      A proven turnaround expert is betting $30 million on it.
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      CAVA, with Dreams of 1,000 locations, Decides to Go Public
      The fast casual believes it can get there by 2027.
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      Quiznos Owner Wants to Buy 50-Plus Hardee's Restaurants
      The company bid $11.7 million for the bankrupt stores.
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      BurgerFi, Franchisees Remain Aligned on Company's Vision
      A recent summit brought forth positive feedback.
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      BurgerFi, Franchisees Remain Aligned on Company's Vision

      A recent convention—the first one held in four years—brought fourth positive feedback. The company is hoping the gathering will serve as a catalyst. 

      From left, Trav Boersma, Christine Barone, and Joth Ricci are taking Dutch Bros to new heights.

      Dutch Dynasty: The Story of the Next Great Coffee Brand

      Across 30 years, Dutch Bros has grown from a pushcart to the third-largest coffee chain in the U.S. It wouldn’t have gotten there without its not-so-secret weapon—building a people-first culture.

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      Shake Shack Strikes Deal with Activist Investor

      Engaged Capital was reportedly planning a proxy battle with the burger brand.

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      Price Hikes Take Bite Out of Noodles & Company’s Delivery Sales

      The fast-casual chain is pivoting to focus on value propositions. 

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      Krispy Kreme's Partnership with McDonald's Shows Promise

      The doughnut chain said there's little cannibalization and that the deal proves it can work with other quick-service restaurants in the future. 

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      Inside Potbelly’s Comeback, from Potential to Powerhouse

      Potbelly has never lacked for brand affinity. But it’s just now starting to realize that massive potential.

      FAT Brands Switches Leadership, but Mission Remains Same

      FAT Brands' board of directors now includes former CEO Andrew Wiederhorn, three of his children, and their grandfather, Donald Berchtold. 

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      El Pollo Loco Seeks Innovation on Multiple Fronts

      The fast casual's tech, menu, and ordering abilities are evolving, including the implementation of self-order kiosks. 

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      After Breakfast, Wendy's Finds Another Daypart to Conquer

      With staffing now in a good place, the chain will start pushing its late-night business.

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