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Jollibee opens 1st California franchise location in Roseville
Jollibee has opened its first franchised location in California, in Roseville.
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Jollibee has opened its first franchised location in California, in Roseville.
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Chipotle launched a back-to-school BOGO that achieved record redemptions, and has now rolled out another promotion tied to tennis player Taylor Fritz and the U.S. Open, signaling the chain's confidenc
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Shell is offering McDonald's loyalty members discounts at Shell gas stations through mid-September, signaling a cross-category partnership to drive foot traffic and reward program enrollment.
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Krispy Kreme created a chief commercial officer role and appointed Suk Nicholas, a 15-year veteran, to oversee the chain's fresh delivery business globally and in the U.S.
McDonald's US President Joe Erlinger departed after seven years amid a slowdown in US traffic, signaling challenges in consumer spending in the quick-service restaurant sector.
Chick-fil-A has closed its final experimental restaurant, ending a test initiative.
A dining chain competing in Denny's market segment has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Jollibee is using a selective 90-day vetting process for North American franchisees to ensure cultural alignment, signaling that QSR chains are increasingly prioritizing brand-culture fit over rapid e
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