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    Tracking the same-store sales of 21 major restaurant chains

    Sales at pizza and casual dining brands have struggled, while QSR giants like McDonald’s and Starbucks saw anemic changes and fast casuals Cava and Chipotle made big gains. 

    Updated March 20, 2025
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    Retrieved from Texas Chicken on March 18, 2025
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    Church’s Texas Chicken to open 900 more international units

    Through its international brand Texas Chicken, the chain will enter Germany, Hungary and Georgia for the first time, expanding its presence in Europe.

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    P.F. Chang’s promotes COO Brad Hill to CEO

    Hill, who has been at the company for nearly eight years, steps into the role following Eduardo Luz’s departure.

    Updated April 2, 2025
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    Domino’s teams with DoorDash, ditches Uber Eats exclusivity

    The pizza chain, which has partnered with Uber Eats since 2023, believes third-party aggregator partnerships are a $1 billion sales opportunity.

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    Waffle House launches late-night delivery at 500 stores

    The 24/7 diner chain will serve delivery orders for the first time through third-party aggregators using Olo’s Dispatch tool.

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    Hooters of America sells itself, files Chapter 11

    The chain will sell over 100 company-owned locations to two major franchisees, which will also take over franchise support and corporate functions.

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    Retrieved from PJ's Coffee of New Orleans on April 01, 2025
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    PJ’s Coffee parent company CEO to retire

    Peter Boylan, who has headed up Ballard Brands since 2016, will remain on as an advisor while David Mesa takes over as president of franchise development.

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    ‘It limits you’: Chipotle manager allegedly refused to schedule worker who needed to pump

    The PUMP Act granted federal protections to nursing employees, but working parents may not be aware of what the law provides.

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    Jack in the Box hires Lance Tucker as permanent CEO

    Tucker, who rejoined the chain as CFO late last year, said the company needs to make priority changes quickly to reverse same-store sales problems.

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    Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs will retire next year

    Under Gibbs, the company added more than 10,000 restaurants, acquired the Habit Burger & Grill and grew sales by $13 billion.

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    Chili’s serves up ‘Office’ nostalgia at new Scranton location

    The Pennsylvania location arrives as the workplace comedy, which stopped airing over a decade ago, continues to resonate strongly with consumers.

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    Uber, OpenTable join forces to offer dining, transportation benefits

    In the coming months, Uber Eats, Uber and OpenTable apps will provide consumers access to reservations, transportation and membership benefits.

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    Bojangles appoints former KFC exec as chief legal officer

    Kate Ward, who worked at KFC for nine years, becomes Bojangles’ top legal executive as the chain pushes for 1,000 units.

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    Twin Peaks CEO resigns

    Joe Hummel will leave the company on April 10 along with Chief Legal Officer Clay Mingus, both of whom have been at the brand for over seven years.

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    Retrieved from First We Feast on March 20, 2025
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    How Jack in the Box is working its brand into ‘Hot Ones,’ ‘Call Her Daddy’

    Agency TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles is looking beyond quirky TV ads to drive cultural impact for a new “So Munch More” brand platform. 

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    Dutch Bros plans to build 1K shops within 5 years

    The coffee chain expects annual revenue growth of roughly 20% and is targeting a store count of 2,029 by 2029.

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    Bar Louie files for bankruptcy protections, again

    The gastropub chain’s footprint shrank from 71 units in 2021 to 48 as of March, while sales at some franchised units remain flat compared to 2015.

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    Rego Restaurant hires CEO

    Neel Patel will oversee the Quiznos and Taco del Mar brands, which have been growing through franchising and deals with Ghost Kitchen International.

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    Famous Dave’s shrinks dining room in play for big market growth

    The new units, which are thousands of square feet smaller than standard full-service barbecue joints, will open up new markets and real estate, particularly end caps, to the brand.

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    Fogo de Chão adds lobster, crab to churrasco menu

    The Brazilian steakhouse appended a new slate of seafood to its core offerings in an effort to expand its appeal to more consumers.

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    Why California Pizza Kitchen faked a midlife crisis with a rebrand stunt

    CMO Dawn Keller details a humorous effort and new partnership with Busy Philipps timed to the casual dining chain's 40th anniversary.

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    Panera Brands hires permanent CEO

    Paul Carbone, who has been interim CEO since January, will focus on a multi-year plan to boost the company’s teams, guest experience and franchise profitability.

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    Jamba’s new store prototype goes digital

    The juice brand is looking to reduce costs, boost tickets and strengthen its brand through store design featuring self-ordering kiosks.

  • An image of a group of people standing in front of a greenish building that says Cilantro Taco Grill
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    Retrieved from Fransmart/Cilantro Taco Grill on March 25, 2025
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    Emerging Mexican fast casual chain plots 110-unit expansion

    Chicago-based Cilantro Taco Grill will grow from 18 units to over 100 in the next few years after launching franchising less than two years ago.

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    TGI Fridays CEO says the brand is ready to grow again post-bankruptcy

    Ray Blanchette returned to the restaurant chain earlier this year and will help lead future growth, menu innovation and franchising.