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Taco Bueno Launches Drone Delivery in North Texas

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Taco Bueno has brought fresh food delivery to new heights with the launch of drone delivery in partnership with Zipline. As of May 7, residents within 3 miles of the 7400 block of North Beach Street in Watauga, Texas, can order Taco Bueno through the Zipline app and have it delivered directly to their doorstep via drone. “The drone-delivery partnership with Zipline is just one more example of the work we are doing to combine the heritage of Taco Bueno with innovations across products, service, technology and customer …

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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Debuts in London; Expands in Atlanta

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands®, is expanding into the London market for the first time through three delivery-first kitchens. The brand is also expanding in the Atlanta area with a new delivery-first store opening in Smyrna, Ga. “What makes Rōti work is simple. It’s bold food, real hospitality and shows up the same way every time,” says Matthew Walls, president and chief stores officer of Edible Brands. “Atlanta is about building depth in a market we not only work in, but …

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Jack in the Box Inc. Names Interim CEO

by Katie Lee

San Diego — The board of directors of Jack in the Box Inc. has appointed Mark King as executive chairman and interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. King, a member of the board since November 2025 and its chair since March 2026, succeeds Lance Tucker. Alan Smolinisky, a member of the board since November 2025, has been appointed lead independent director. King previously served as CEO of Taco Bell Corp., where he led franchise operations and enhanced consumer engagement during a period of significant growth. He also served as CEO …

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Black Rock Coffee Bar Names Chief Development Officer

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Scottsdale, Ariz. — Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. has appointed Jon Vingo as chief development officer. In this role, Vingo will oversee Black Rock Coffee Bar’s restaurant development strategy, including real estate and site selection, prototype design and construction. “I’m very pleased to welcome Jon to the Black Rock team. Jon brings extensive experience leading disciplined, multi-market store expansion across a range of brands, and we’re confident his leadership will play an important role as we continue to execute our development strategy and scale the brand,” says Mark Davis, chief …

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Hungry Howie’s Pizza Selects Toast for 500-Location Footprint

by Katie Lee

Boston — Toast, the global technology platform built for restaurants and retail businesses, is bringing its enterprise technology suite to Hungry Howie’s where it will be implemented across the pizza brand’s entire footprint of approximately 500 restaurant locations. Toast’s platform supports high-volume operations while Toast’s Partner Ecosystem — with integration partners like Cartwheel, Stream and others — allow pizza operators to build the ultimate, customized tech stack to keep their pies moving, staff and guests happy and business running smoothly. Hungry Howie’s selected Toast to modernize its technology, attract new …

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Dunkin’ to Open Hundreds of Locations in Canada

by Katie Lee

Montreal — Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant operators, has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada. The first Dunkin’ location in Canada is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. Foodtastic will manage market development, franchisee recruitment and operations in Canada. Foodtastic will have exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand nationally through both corporate and franchise-operated locations. This expansion strengthens Foodtastic’s relationship with Inspire Brands and adds a globally recognized coffee and donut concept to its Canadian …

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Pappas Family of Restaurants Acquires On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Pappas Restaurants, Inc., one of the nation’s largest family-owned and operated restaurant groups, is officially welcoming its newest acquisition, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, into its portfolio of dining concepts. The acquisition closed in May 2025. Under Pappas ownership over the past year, On The Border has undergone a sweeping menu overhaul rooted in the same culinary standards that have defined the Pappas name across Texas for decades. The team has enhanced food quality, strengthened operations and elevated the overall guest experience. “On The Border has …

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Shake Shack Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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New York City — Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Michelle Hook as its chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. She brings more than two decades of financial and operational leadership experience in the restaurant industry, with a proven track record of scaling growth companies and building high-performing teams. “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the Shake Shack team,” says Rob Lynch, chief executive officer of Shake Shack. “She brings deep restaurant industry expertise and significant public company experience to the role.” Hook joins Shake Shack from Portillo’s, where …

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Ratting Out the Problem

by Katie Lee

— By Ken Huening — How to mitigate the risks rodents pose to the foodservice and restaurant industries. Rodents have been a problem for the food industry since the first food cart operator started hawking meat pies in the Middle Ages. But the problem has exploded in scope in recent years. According to a recent study published in the journal Science, 69% of cities studied, including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York City, Oakland, Buffalo, Chicago, Boston, Kansas City and Cincinnati, had significant increases in rat populations in the period …

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16 Handles Plans California Debut with 8 New Units in Multiple Markets

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New York City — 16 Handles, the upscale frozen yogurt and dessert franchise, is bringing its concept to the West Coast, announcing its first-ever expansion into California with eight units planned across some of the state’s most high-demand markets. Initial locations are already in development across the Los Angeles metro area, the San Fernando Valley, the San Francisco Bay area and North San Diego. “We’ve always seen California as a natural second home for 16 Handles, but we wanted to enter the market the right way, with strong operators and …

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