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09/04/2026

Oakwell B**r Spa is using craft b**r to anchor a high-margin franchising model that resonates with Gen Z and wellness-minded drinkers alike.

On a rainy day in Zakopane, Poland, Jessica and Damien Zouaoui went looking for something to do indoors. The newly married New Yorkers were in the middle of an indefinite around-the-world trip after quitting their corporate jobs. They were looking for a...

09/03/2026

Karen Browne arrived at One Off Hospitality in 2019 as the restaurant group’s first CEO—and an industry outsider charged with helping a revered collection of Chicago concepts scale without losing its creative identity.

Nearly 30 years ago, Blackbird helped kick off a shift in Midwestern dining. The restaurant was set in Chicago's then-gritty West Loop and looked nothing like the white-tablecloth rooms the city was used to. But by pairing high-caliber technique with an...

09/02/2026

Red Robin has completed most of a sweeping refranchising initiative that shifted 108 restaurants to three multi-unit operators and brought the casual-dining chain roughly $89.4 million in proceeds.

Red Robin has completed most of a sweeping refranchising initiative that shifted 108 restaurants to three multi-unit operators and brought the casual-dining chain roughly $89.4 million in proceeds. Eight additional locations are scheduled to close by th...

09/01/2026

Riko's Pizza is pairing strong sales and traffic growth with a disciplined expansion strategy, new technology, and a more efficient prototype.

Riko's Pizza spent much of 2025 putting pieces in place. Now the pizza concept is seeing what those investments can produce. The Stamford, Connecticut-based brand has 13 restaurants and expects to finish 2026 near 18 or 19. Ridgefield, Connecticut, debu...

09/01/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: QSR Evolution is just 6 days away!

The countdown is on. Join us September 8–10 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for three days of insights, connections and conversations shaping the future of the QSR industry.

With more than 200 speakers and restaurant leaders from across the industry coming together, limited spots remain — don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

Register now: https://www.qsrevolutionconference.com/

08/31/2026

Walk-On’s is returning to its roots to introduce a smaller, less expensive restaurant prototype.

Walk-On's is returning to its roots to introduce a smaller, less expensive restaurant prototype. The sports bar plans to open a company-owned restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in early 2027. The location will be the ninth Walk-On's in its hometown a...

08/31/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to save $200 on your WiRL 2027 registration!

Don’t miss your chance to join women leaders from across the restaurant industry in Scottsdale, Feb. 6–9, for meaningful connections, leadership insights and conversations shaping the future of the industry.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends tonight. Save $200 before the deadline!

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08/28/2026

California Pizza Kitchen is turning automation into a major distribution channel capable of serving its menu far outside traditional restaurants.

California Pizza Kitchen is making a much larger play for customers outside the walls of its restaurants. The casual-dining chain is partnering with T-ROC Global to deploy and operate as many as 1,000 automated retail machines nationwide over the next t...

08/28/2026

⏰ 10 DAYS. LIMITED SPOTS. DON’T WAIT.

QSR Evolution 2026 is almost here — and time is running out to secure your spot.

Join 200+ speakers and restaurant industry leaders September 8–10 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for three days of insights, connections and conversations shaping the future of QSR.

Only a limited number of spots remain. If you haven’t registered yet, this is your last chance to join us.

Register now before spots are gone: https://www.qsrevolutionconference.com/

08/27/2026

Catering is a big opportunity for Denny’s.

CEO Chris Bode notes that two of the company’s largest competitors generate roughly $150 million in combined annual catering sales. Denny’s earned $1.5 million last year.

Catering is a big opportunity for Denny's. CEO Chris Bode notes that two of the company's largest competitors generate roughly $150 million in combined annual catering sales. Denny's earned $1.5 million last year. “It's a huge channel that we've opened ...