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Sweetgreen jumps on catering bandwagon with new Build Your Own option

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 05, 2026

The chain unveiled a new format for groups of 10 to 10,000, allowing guests to create an off-premise makeline. It's the latest fast-casual chain to push hard into catering.

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Chipotle could wrap fiscal 2025 on a positive note, says Placer.ai

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2026

The fast-casual chain is scheduled to report fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday. One research firm said data indicates positive trends in November and December. Will it be enough to end a streak of negative traffic?

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Torchy's Tacos set to close 7 restaurants next month

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The move follows another six closures late last year as the fast-casual chain evaluates performance across the portfolio. But growth is also planned, officials say.

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Wahlburgers looks for growth at Home Depot and Bass Pro Shops

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The mixed-format burger concept owned by actor Mark Wahlberg broke off a deal with Hy-Vee grocery stores last year. Now the company is looking to open in other nontraditional formats.

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A year after the Los Angeles fires: One restaurant's story

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 23, 2026

Duke's Malibu survived the catastrophic wildfires, only to be destroyed by a mudslide weeks later. With reopening finally in sight, here's how this iconic restaurant survived.

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Everytable hopes to capture office workers fed up with $20 lunch options

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 21, 2026

Keeping prices low has always been the formula for this unique 41-unit chain. But with demand for low-cost office delivery services exploding, Everytable is positioning to grow that channel.

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Trump's battle with the banking industry could bring action in the decades-long swipe fee dispute

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 21, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast considers the impact of a presidential endorsement of the Credit Card Competition Act. And bills are brewing on the franchising front.

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Here’s why you should be paying attention to hemp-THC

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 15, 2026

Retail Watch: Plus, grocery stores are trying to eat your lunch business.

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Drive-thru coffee giant Dutch Bros to acquire 20-unit Clutch Coffee Bar

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 14, 2026

The move will give the rapidly growing Dutch Bros more of a foothold in the Carolinas as it pushes to reach 2,029 units by 2029.

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Time Out Markets are closing in Chicago and Boston

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 14, 2026

The digital media company that operated the once-pioneering food halls said traffic has been inconsistent in the post-pandemic era. After the closures, the only two Time Out Markets left in the U.S. will be in New York City.

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