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Texas Roadhouse's smaller sibling has 17 open U.S. restaurants, and 11 are already in Kentucky or Indiana. With three more Kentucky locations appearing in Jaggers' own ordering system, the company is building density close to home before testing how far the concept can travel.
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Chick-fil-A will convert its only remaining Little Blue Menu into a traditional restaurant in 2027. The decision ends a five-year standalone experiment, but the more useful question is which menu, delivery and operating lessons will move into the core brand.
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The sports-bar chain’s next prototype cuts the traditional footprint roughly in half and targets a development investment below $2 million. Smaller could expand the site map—but only if the room still feels like game day.
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A September 15 opening in San Antonio will give Dine Brands 50 U.S. dual-branded restaurants. The growth turns a one-store experiment into a meaningful strategy—and a test of whether one kitchen can carry two familiar brands and most importantly mozz sticks.
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New stands in High Point, Loveland, Fort Smith, DeRidder and Grand Blanc share an exact September 7 opening date. But 7 Brew’s first app could be the real game changer—especially for customers trying to remember one drink among 20,000 possible combinations.
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El Pollo Loco raised its 2026 outlook while reiterating plans for 18 to 20 openings. The chain’s stronger sales and margins give it a better base for growth, though traffic remains the measure to watch.
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