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Rise Debuts Its Tiniest Store to Date
The technology-forward store caters to digital customers with to-go and delivery orders.
Sweetgreen’s New Drive-Thru Prototype Will Cater to Digital Customers
Sweetgreen will be opening its first drive-thru prototype within the next year in Schaumburg, Ill.
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Execs Launch New Franchise Development Company
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos executives are looking to bring together complementary brands under the umbrella of Bomb AF Brands.
Wendy’s Rolls Out Double-Sided Grills
Wendy’s is rolling out double-sided grills in its company-owned restaurants, a switch it expects will improve efficiency and consistency.
Fat Brands To Focus on Growing Brands After Last Year’s Major Acquisitions Â
Fat Brands is turning its focus to developing the brands in its lengthy portfolio this year after spending nearly $1 billion in acquisitions last year, adding eight new brands.
Expansion Roundup: Where 5 Brands Are Taking Their Stores Next
Marco’s Pizza has inked one of its largest franchisee deals ever, while Wingstop is entering Spain. Here's a look at expansion plans for these two brands and more.
Captain D’s To Open First Express Locations
Captain D’s is joining the growing list of brands scaling back on square footage and leaning on drive-thru and pickup only by rolling out a new prototype, dubbed Express.
Chipotle Tests Robot To Make Tortilla Chips
The experience of finding a tortilla chip with a little extra salt or a bigger hint of lime is something Chipotle customers enjoy, and the brand promises those subtle variations won’t be lost as it begins piloting a robot to take over the tortilla chip-making process.
Robotics Company Raises $81 Million in Series B Funding Round To Ramp Up Automation
Bear Robotics, a 2019 Kitchen Innovations award recipient, has raised $81 million in a Series B funding round to scale up mobile robots in the hospitality industry.
El Pollo Loco’s New CEO Looks To Simplify Operations, Accelerate Development
As El Pollo Loco made Laurance Roberts’ interim position as CEO permanent last week, the fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain’s leader has some ideas when it comes to strengthening the brand long-term.
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