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20 articles published in May 2026
The returning summer loyalty challenge adds a restaurant-level contest. Its economics depend on who changes their routine, including customers who never finish.
James Walker leads franchise growth and Nolan Woods takes operations and training as WOWorks pursues new locations and co-branding across six brands.
Panda schedules Cantonese BBQ Brisket for June 2 through August 10, while supplies last. Point and flat cuts and a char siu-style glaze define the summer dish.
A $12 box, a family bundle and a $259 catering package anchor Campero’s soccer promotion, with capped meal rewards for sweepstakes winners.
Crown Nuggets are scheduled for June 2, followed a week later by Crayola King Jr. Meals. The campaign combines a returning product, a stated meal price and coloring activities.
Kevin Nemeth’s new role combines marketing and digital responsibilities with menu and pricing decisions across Church’s restaurant system.
Ghai bought 44 Houston Taco Bells. Its CEO’s geographic rationale and Taco Bell’s beverage plans explain the appeal of expanding within a familiar brand.
A tablet photo can close a gap between kitchen production and event leftovers. The next step is connecting the observation to attendance, menu mix and the next booking.
The Servi Q launch claims an 18-inch minimum passage and reverse movement, adding a compact option to Bear’s service-robot lineup.
The available integration connects first-party orders to loyalty profiles. DataCandy’s documentation explains the location records and account rules behind a multi-unit program.
TrackAssure connects receiving and preparation records with manager alerts and audit exports. Ladle’s launch describes the workflow but supplies no field performance data.
Mark King’s immediate move into the interim CEO role retains JACK on Track while changing who must turn its priorities into operating decisions.
A May 12 availability map separates current tools from early-access projects. Employee records and reporting definitions will shape the work behind either choice.
The new product is in early access, with broader summer availability planned. Modified orders and busy handoffs offer concrete tests for prospective operators.
An earlier 85-store transfer explains most of the company-restaurant revenue decline. Comparable sales and North America commissary figures need separate readings.
Sweetgreen reports $125.8 million in net income and a $34.3 million operating loss. Its filings distinguish the Spyce gain, sale cash and continued technology access.
The first-quarter reconciliation shows how stronger restaurant contribution can coexist with a company operating loss, and which costs sit between them.
Systemwide same-shop transactions grew 5.1% in Q1, while company-shop gross margin fell to 20%. Coffee, food and rent weighed on costs.
Higher sales and better restaurant margins coexist with falling comparable traffic and a wider net loss in First Watch’s first quarter.
Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs. Its proposed footprint still requires a site plan and a comparison of complete project budgets.