Chip City Closes All 22 Remaining Cookie Shops
The cookie chain confirms a complete shutdown after years of expansion and outside investment.
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Taco Bell and Duolingo Launch Duo Habanero Sauce on October 6
The limited-time collaboration reaches seven markets, with one free packet for a qualifying Doritos Locos Taco purchase in the U.S.
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Quad Cities Investors Acquire Happy Joe’s
Carlos Araujo will lead the pizza chain as the new owners focus on food consistency and family visits.
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John Dillon Steps Down as La Madeleine CEO
Parent-company executive Lionel Ladouceur is leading the café chain following Dillon’s departure.
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Fatburger and Fazoli’s Join a New Chapter Under OHG Brands
FBG Bid Co. launches a new identity for a 12-brand restaurant portfolio acquired in June.
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Chuck E. Cheese Plans Adventure World in More Than 20 U.S. Communities
The company named six 2026 and seven 2027 markets for the indoor-play concept, with more cities and dates to come. The format joins all-day play, food and parties.
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Mike’s Red Tacos Has 350 Franchise Commitments and Three Open Restaurants
CEO Andrew Feghali says the birria brand is building its support team ahead of openings. The distinction between signed commitments and operating restaurants is the central growth test.
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Swig Signs an 11-Unit Washington Deal, With First Opening Targeted for 2026
Summit Management Group is slated to develop the beverage chain's first Washington locations. The agreement is a plan for stores, and the first opening remains a target.
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Dunkin’, Wendy’s and Papa Johns Are Headed to One Circle K Travel Center
Briad plans a fall opening in Binghamton, New York, pairing two restaurant drive-thrus with convenience retail and fuel. The project offers a closer look at how restaurant growth can share a single property.
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7 Brew’s Sixth Wichita Stand Is Set to Open September 28 on West 21st Street
Managing partner Connor Johnson gave the opening date directly to local restaurant reporter Denise Neil. The official 7 Brew locator confirms the address at 10221 West 21st Street and still marks the stand Coming Soon ahead of the opening.
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Starbucks Is Closing About 250 North America Coffeehouses—and Reinvesting in the Rest
The closures are only one side of the turnaround. Starbucks is simultaneously accelerating coffeehouse upgrades, turning its portfolio review into a capital-allocation test: close locations that cannot meet the brand or financial standard, then spend harder on the stores that remain.
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Yard House reaches $1 billion as Darden prepares more openings
The brand’s trailing-year milestone comes with a plan for 13 openings, including conversions and a less expensive restaurant prototype.
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