Woworks, a multi-brand restaurant company with half a dozen health-focused concepts, has hired James Walker, a Subway alum and former CEO of Lunchbox, to oversee its unit growth. https://lnkd.in/gVVD27qg
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Restaurant Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the restaurant industry. The daily email newsletter and website cover topics such as consumer trends, restaurant tech, marketing and branding, food service operations, policies and regulations, and more. Restaurant Dive is a leading industry publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 13+ million decision-makers in the most competitive industries.
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Dog Haus is bringing on Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian as president and chief development officer, and chief operating officer, respectively, after the pair signed a 50-store franchising agreement. https://lnkd.in/gV-chQuf
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Red Robin is refranchsing 30 of its company stores in Washington state and Idaho through a single $23.5 million transaction with Evergreen Dining. The deal is part of the burger brand’s ongoing First Choice Plan, which aims to strengthen its balance sheet and improve store-level operations. https://lnkd.in/g77fdPZd
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The return of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s ‘Summer of Rewards’ could help the chain capitalize on its relaunched loyalty program and grow its same-store sales, said Curt Garner, president and chief strategy and technology officer at the chain. https://lnkd.in/g2iarNxb
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Tijuana Flats has relaunched franchising under the ownership of Latitude Food Group, as the chain works to recover from a bankruptcy process. https://lnkd.in/gNGhwYrF
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Dairy Queen is offering $150,000 to franchisees who complete a new DQ Grill & Chill location, with $200,000 bonuses available for operators who build additional stores in the 18 months following the opening of their first eligible location. https://lnkd.in/gf9NQhxU
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Portillo's has opened its first airport location in Dallas-Forth Worth. The restaurant could help the brand build up its presence and brand awareness in Texas, a region where it has struggled to drive sales traction. https://lnkd.in/gaR2waAV
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Artificial intelligence is sometimes positioned as a cure-all for business woes, but restaurant technology executives say the tech should be treated like any other innovation. Restaurateurs should carefully evaluate its use cases and applicability before integrating it with their operations. https://lnkd.in/efjaq4qF
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Chili's is releasing another remix of its Baby Back Ribs jingle, this time with pop star and flautist Lizzo. My Chili’s rewards members can enter to win a signed T-shirt and Lizzo concert tickets as part of the tie-up. https://lnkd.in/d_gbeqP6
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Church's Texas Chicken has hired Kevin Nemeth as its chief commercial officer. Nemeth is tasked with developing an integrated commercial approach that connects brand, digital, loyalty, menu strategy and restaurant execution. https://lnkd.in/dCSvz6SR