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Operations & Management

Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickup

The January 2027 standard for new stores and remodels follows earlier technology trials. Local formats depend on demand.

OCT 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

Operations & Management

Chipotle’s 1,500th Chipotlane pairs pickup with kitchen upgrades

Chipotle’s September 29 milestone in Florida shows how pickup lanes fit its restaurant expansion.

OCT 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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

Finance & Economics

Brinker targets 30 annual restaurant openings by fiscal 2029

Brinker’s development plans pair new restaurants with remodel investment. It forecast fiscal 2027 capital spending of $265 million to $285 million.

SEP 18, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

Pesce reopens Lexington Dunkin with Jimmy John’s under one roof

The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.

SEP 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

A&W’s New Prototype Keeps 40 to 70 Seats in the Operating Plan

A&W’s 2,200–2,800-square-foot U.S. prototype makes dining space a deliberate part of future development. The operating questions begin with guest flow and a site-specific budget.

AUG 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

Wendy’s Opens Canada’s First Future Fresh Restaurant in North York

The 40-seat restaurant brings Wendy’s international design to Canada, with confirmed site features and room for local adaptation.

JUL 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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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

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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

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Operations & Management

The Economics of Going Small: Why QSR Chains Are Racing to Sub-2,000 Square Feet

Taco Bell's Go Mobile is 1,325 square feet. McDonald's is testing carryout-only boxes. Chipotle's Chipotlane format eliminates dining rooms. The industry's biggest bet isn't on new menu items. It's on smaller buildings.

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ