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Operations & Management

Panera's Market Bowls pair shared ingredients with portion choice

Three bowl recipes share rice and arugula while adding whole and half portions. The $9.99 starting price carries location and delivery qualifications.

JUN 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

GoTo Foods Adds Favor Across Its Texas Delivery Portfolio

Five GoTo Foods brands are set to join Favor across more than 550 Texas locations, adding a regional channel alongside existing delivery platforms.

JUN 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Leanpath’s Snap AI Moves Waste Tracking to the Catered Event

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.

MAY 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs for compact drive-thru

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs. Its proposed footprint still requires a site plan and a comparison of complete project budgets.

MAY 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

CAVA opens Cottleville with dining, digital pickup and delivery

CAVA’s first St. Louis-area restaurant pairs a 2,900-square-foot space with dine-in service, digital pickup and delivery. Des Peres is planned for later in 2026.

APR 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Freddy’s adapts its kitchen for a first military-base restaurant

The Fort Lee commissary opening pairs a smaller footprint and simplified menu with staff background checks and an extended military approval process.

APR 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Eggs Up Grill expands with Metz and franchisee Conley McIntyre

Metz Group’s planned Pennsylvania expansion and Conley McIntyre’s completed 10th restaurant show two paths to multi-unit growth at Eggs Up Grill.

APR 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Dine Brands reports U.S. cage-free completion and lighter IHOP lids

Dine's April report announcement closes a domestic egg-sourcing timeline while putting a 2026 estimate on one packaging redesign.

APR 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Paris Baguette builds four lunch formats around Korean barbecue beef

A shared protein links four limited-time lunch items. Portions, production steps and separate promotion dates determine the operating implications.

APR 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Sysco’s Restaurant Depot Deal Would Put Two Supply Options Under One Owner

The proposed acquisition connects delivered distribution with warehouse shopping. Its value to an operator depends on prices, replenishment and independent alternatives.

MAR 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

The QSR Labor Crisis in 2026: Wages, Automation, and the Fight for the Future of Fast Food

With quit rates surging past 4.8%, wages under political pressure, and unions organizing at record pace, QSR operators are turning to AI drive-thrus, robotic fryers, and self-order kiosks to survive. Here is where every major chain stands.

MAR 28, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

The 2026 QSR Real Estate Bidding War: Too Many Chains Chasing Too Few A-Sites

Six major QSR brands are simultaneously executing aggressive expansion plans in 2026, colliding over the same premium drive-thru sites and driving acquisition costs to new highs. Here's what operators need to know.

MAR 25, 2026 · 9 MIN READ