Chipotle Mexican Grill makes first two investments

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Au Bon Pain owner Ampex Brands acquires fast-casual Bellagreen

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Franchise operator expands quick-service, c-store portfolio with fast-casual brand

Chipotle Mexican Grill invites fans to ‘Buy The Dip’ with crypto giveaway

Interactive game hope to tap into Web3 crowd, despite Crypto Winter.

The 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. by domestic sales

Click through the gallery to see the 10 restaurant chains that grew the most by domestic systemwide sales in 2021. Plus, see which chain was the only one to more than double its sales.

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans another menu price hike in August

Same-store sales were up 10.1%, but company sees lower-income guests pull back frequency.

Chipotle Mexican Grill makes first two investments through $50 million venture fund

Cultivate Next will support kitchen automation firm Hyphen and mushroom root protein innovator Meati Foods.

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Krispy Kreme and Red Robin

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Michigan judge rules for minimum wage increase, paid sick leave

State restaurant association calls for stay until appeals process is complete.

2 surveys find McDonald’s franchisees restive

Owners association and analyst polls find ‘strained relations’ over franchising terms and other issues.

Why KFC chose to add nuggets to the menu after 70 years

The chain is taking on another form of chicken.

Restaurant experts share strategies for growth

Operators advise perfecting systems before expanding.

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