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Cava Thrives in Fast Casual With Lean Marketing
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Cava Thrives in Fast Casual With Lean Marketing

Cava fast casual thrives with lean marketing, delivering a 9% sales rise and 5.3% traffic boost in Q2 2026, proving steady growth…

Salsabilla Putri · 13/08/2026
Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff
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Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff

Portillo’s cuts 18% of corporate staff to streamline operations and refocus on growth amid sales decline. Learn how this strategy impacts business.

Manda Agustina · 10/08/2026
Wendy’s CEO moves with urgency to revamp brand
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Wendy’s CEO moves with urgency to revamp brand

Wendy's turnaround plan aims to halt sales decline and revitalize traffic with aggressive leadership moves, promising a fresh growth trajectory for the…

Nira Prabowo · 08/08/2026
Bain Capital acquires Gong Cha bubble tea chain
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Bain Capital acquires Gong Cha bubble tea chain

Bain Capital's bubble tea acquisition of Gong Cha adds 2,200 stores worldwide, including 240 U.S. locations, expanding the global brand before year‑end.

Nira Prabowo · 06/08/2026
BJ’s Traffic Grows Strongest in Four Years
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BJ’s Traffic Grows Strongest in Four Years

BJ's Restaurants posted its strongest traffic gains in four years, with same-store sales rising by 6.5% and traffic increasing by 8.3% in…

Manda Agustina · 04/08/2026
Domino’s offers cash for app testers
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Domino’s offers cash for app testers

Domino’s offers $5 off for app testers to improve its redesigned digital platform—claim your discount on qualifying orders by August 30.

Nira Prabowo · 04/08/2026
Restaurants rely on staff gimmicks to attract customers
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Restaurants rely on staff gimmicks to attract customers

Restaurants use staff gimmicks to attract customers and boost brand consistency with memorable experiences like scripted phrases.

Manda Agustina · 03/08/2026
Panera Moves Headquarters to Massachusetts
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Panera Moves Headquarters to Massachusetts

Panera moves headquarters to Massachusetts as part of its RISE turnaround plan for growth and unified culture.

Nira Prabowo · 03/08/2026
Starbucks sales rise after store upgrades
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Starbucks sales rise after store upgrades

Starbucks sales surge 7.9% after store upgrades and service model changes, boosting full-year forecasts. Discover how improvements drive growth.

Manda Agustina · 02/08/2026
Starbucks Refines Customer Experience
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Starbucks Refines Customer Experience

Starbucks refines customer experience with better in-restaurant service and revamped loyalty program, driving strong results for the company's growth and custom

Manda Agustina · 31/07/2026