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Chipotle pilots food-safety platform with Palantir
Technology & Innovation

Chipotle pilots food-safety platform with Palantir

The company’s September statement outlined a pilot to consolidate restaurant risk information and guide follow-up.

SEP 23, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Restaurant outlook forecasts modest purchasing-power growth
Finance & Economics

Restaurant outlook forecasts modest purchasing-power growth

The Association forecasts 0.5% growth in real disposable income for 2026. Its separately released survey describes restaurant use and spending choices.

SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering
Technology & Innovation

Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering

Square’s September 24 update connects its Dashboard to Apple Business, adding tools to manage restaurant listings and ordering links.

SEP 28, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Scooter’s Coffee connects app and marketplace ordering through Olo
Operations & Management

Scooter’s Coffee connects app and marketplace ordering through Olo

June’s marketplace setup and September’s app migration show how Scooter’s connects digital ordering with store systems.

SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Slutty Vegan adds Cincinnati to Soul Republic’s Ohio plans
Industry Analysis

Slutty Vegan adds Cincinnati to Soul Republic’s Ohio plans

Soul Republic’s third announced Ohio market follows its plans for Columbus and Cleveland.

SEP 23, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Restaurant Workers in Survey See Several Paths to Advance
People & Culture

Restaurant Workers in Survey See Several Paths to Advance

Surveyed workers see career opportunities with current and other employers.

SEP 27, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Krispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal
Industry Analysis

Krispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal

Original Entrepreneurs plans 33 shops over five years as Krispy Kreme expands through franchisees.

OCT 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense
Finance & Economics

Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense

Digi’s planned acquisition would bring Disruptive Technologies into its SmartSense business.

OCT 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for Halloween
Marketing & Growth

Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for Halloween

The seasonal drinks build on earlier beverage launches, with an October afternoon bonus for Boosted members.

SEP 30, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks
Operations & Management

Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks

Five Guys says its CityWalk kiosks offer ordering in 150 languages. Universal’s venue preview advertised breakfast sandwiches and indoor and outdoor seating.

SEP 27, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
CAVA’s training plan at 500 restaurants
People & Culture

CAVA’s training plan at 500 restaurants

Opening specialists and manager development support the expansion.

SEP 28, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
KPOT picks Deliverect for marketplace orders and menus
Operations & Management

KPOT picks Deliverect for marketplace orders and menus

KPOT plans a network deployment. Deliverect’s general tools connect shared menus with local exceptions, editing permissions and channel publishing.

SEP 25, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Pizza Inn signs a 10-buffet development agreement
Finance & Economics

Pizza Inn signs a 10-buffet development agreement

The first five openings are anticipated in fiscal 2027.

SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting
Technology & Innovation

Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting

Kinetic12 plans to use MenuData’s menu, flavor and pricing intelligence in foodservice consulting.

OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Starbucks plans 250 North American closures
Finance & Economics

Starbucks plans 250 North American closures

Starbucks estimates $300 million in restructuring charges and lowers its global net-opening forecast to about 440.

SEP 25, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
MarginEdge: Fast-casual sales growth tops full service’s in September
Finance & Economics

MarginEdge: Fast-casual sales growth tops full service’s in September

September’s reported sales-growth gap was 4.88 percentage points.

OCT 13, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
DonorLink connects Toast food donations to volunteer pickups
Operations & Management

DonorLink connects Toast food donations to volunteer pickups

Food Rescue US links Toast donation records to local pickups, following a 2023 grant initiative.

SEP 23, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners
Industry Analysis

El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners

The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.

SEP 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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