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Dutch Bros Coffee, now the third-largest U.S. coffee chain, announced it plans to reach 2,029 shops in 2029. To do so, it would have to average more than 200 shop openings between 2025 and 2029.

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs will retire in early 2026, the world's largest restaurant group announced Monday. A succession planning committee?has been formed to search for his replacement.

A new parenting movement is gaining momentum, and it’s reshaping how families approach their evening meals, writes Jennifer Loper.

sweetgreen is on the road to 1,200 locations, leading with innovation on multiple fronts: Automation, menu, store designs, and a whole lot more. https://lnkd.in/e73i6qn5

Whataburger is getting ready to enter its 17th state with North Carolina this summer. And more expansion is on the horizon for the 75-year-old category icon.

Restaurant websites are revenue-generating platforms that require collaborative strategies and investments across departments, writes Joseph Szala, GSD, DCMJ, DNSME.

A private equity group led by former Sonic CEO Clifford Hudson has acquired Nature's Table, a better-for-you fast casual. The Orlando-based concept has franchise locations in Florida, Georgia, and Indiana and specializes in breakfast and lunch offerings in nontraditional environments, like office buildings, airports, and gyms.

With rising costs and evolving diner expectations, innovative design strategies are proving that less can truly be more, writes Aleksandra Kaplan.

Ninety-one percent of McValue Menu buyers said they are likely to buy off the menu again. But that only tells part of the story as McDonald's continues to seek out the value customer after years of inflation.