Chef Zubair Mohajir's new restaurant Muhājir explores his family's migration history through a duck dish inspired by a 927-year-old recipe from southern Spain, cooked entirely over live fire.
Sweetgreen appoints a new chief people officer, a guide to Rome's best restaurants is updated, and Gjelina alums prepare to open a French-American brasserie in a New York hotel.
Papa Murphy's will open three co-branded restaurants with Pinkberry frozen yogurt across Oregon, New Mexico, and Utah, aiming to boost franchisee revenue through shared operations.
Dave's Hot Chicken opened its 500th restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8, 2026, marking rapid growth from a 2017 pop-up to a global franchise with over 1,500 development rights sold worldwide.
Subway will roll out its new Blueprint restaurant design and brand format across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from January 2027, introducing modern layouts, digital tools, and extended dayparts like Subway After Dark.
Kura Sushi updated its Kura Sushi Rewards mobile app in October 2026, creating three tiers and adding more flexibility over redeeming points for menu items.
CKE Restaurants has named Alisa Gmelich as president of its Hardee's brand, effective immediately. She succeeds Christopher Bode and will oversee more than 1,400 locations across 31 states, reporting directly to CEO Joe Guith.
Multiple long-standing Bay Area food and beverage businesses, including Admiral Maltings, The Rake, Barbarossa Lounge, and Mai's Restaurant, are closing this month, with owners citing economic pressures.
Nine major restaurant conferences are scheduled from late 2026 through 2027, covering finance, technology, franchising, and leadership.
Uber Eats has agreed to acquire corporate catering platform ezCater in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3 billion.
Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Jacob Dela Cruz opened Muhājir in Lincoln Park this summer, featuring a wood-fired, shared-plate menu that includes a 920-year-old duck recipe.
The recent bankruptcy filing by FAT Brands shows how restaurant chains use court proceedings to restructure.
Georgia restaurant sales fell nearly 10% during Hurricane Helene despite few closures, highlighting widespread disruption.
Customer reviews rank Burger King's onion rings as the best in fast food, while the chain tests a new version with whole onion slices in Canada.
A Prescott, Arizona taqueria sets itself apart with a deep selection of obscure Mexican spirits like sotol and raicilla.
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Chip City Cookies has permanently closed all 22 of its remaining stores, ending operations after failing to secure funding.
Chicken Salad Chick has signed its largest-ever franchise development agreement, a 25-unit deal for Upstate New York.
An editor highlights three standout Bay Area dishes: a tomato jam pinwheel from Blooms End, mini sheng jian bao from Mini Potstickers, and a breakfast banh mi from Banh Mi Ba Le.
Taco Bell partners with Duolingo to launch a global Global Taco Day campaign on October 6.
The legacy of Gennaro Lombardi's early 20th century pizzeria lives on through iconic establishments like John's of Bleecker Street, Patsy's, and Totonno's.
Chick-fil-A has launched a Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich for fall 2026, featuring a breakfast-sized fried chicken fillet, bacon, and honey butter.
Cava has hired former Dr. Squatch brand chief John Ludeke as its new chief marketing officer, effective October 12, 2026.
Kaiyo Handroll Bar has relaunched its original Cow Hollow space, refocusing on Nikkei hand rolls as the menu's centerpiece.
Nick the Greek has opened a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Clarita, California, operated by local owner Nader Shenouda.
Grubhub is launching The Drop, a weekly card-linked rewards program offering users credit for dining in at select restaurants.
Rich Products has completed a $3.2 million redesign of its Customer Innovation Center at its Buffalo headquarters.
7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands.
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