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Fund III is already 35% deployed across South Block, Bonrue Bakery, Hawkers Asian Street Food and Zao Asian Grill, leaving a sizable pipeline for founder-led concepts.
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The transition starts in January and is expected to reach every U.S. KFC by spring 2027, turning a fountain contract into part of the chain's wider beverage reset.
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Southern Rock Restaurants signed for 52 units across Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando, giving the 80-plus-unit chain a large new-state pipeline.
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The reported work with advisers would point to a restaurant megadeal, but no offer, agreement or active negotiation has been confirmed and Starbucks says its focus remains its turnaround.
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The pending all-cash acquisition would connect Uber Eats and Uber for Business to a catering network spanning more than 140,000 restaurants and average orders above $400.
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The refinancing turns Red Robin's refranchising push into a longer runway, with eight more restaurant sales expected before fiscal year-end.
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The National Pizza Month offers include a signup reward for one adult buffet and medium one-topping pizzas to go.
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Dunkin’ and L.L.Bean are launching their first collaboration September 29 with a Birdseye Sweater, co-branded Boat and Tote, limited Coffee Tote and a Dunkin’ Rewards coffee offer. The partnership packages two New England identities into one national marketing moment.
Read storyCheck participation and extras before planning a National Pancake Day visit.
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Eligible medium Caramelicious drinks will be buy one, get one free at participating locations.
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The deal covers Campus Dining, while a separate $125 million investment gives DoorDash a stake in Wonder’s latest funding round.
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The 2026 Changemakers program will select 15 U.S. businesses. Applications close October 1, and eligible operators can apply without using Toast.
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