2024’s top expanders: Dollar stores, value apparel and automotiveDollar General, Burlington, and Take 5 Oil Change remain on aggressive growth plans. Starbucks launches personal cup option at stores The Seattle-based coffee giant is now the first national chain to allow customers to bring their own personal cups when ordering in-store or in the drive-thru to help reduce waste. McDonald’s expands initiative to deploy generative AI, leading-edge tech McDonald’s Corp. is partnering with a global consulting firm to transform operations with next-generation technology. Freddy's restaurants heading to Alberta Fast-casual burger chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is slated to expand its footprint in Canada. Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken to clone voices with AI for drive-thru The quick-serve chicken chain will personalize the drive-thru experience with help from artificial intelligence (AI) – and the voice of a local football legend. TGI Fridays names COO, CFO TGI Fridays has appointed two restaurant industry veterans to its C-suite. McDonald’s plans 10,000 new stores; partners with Google Cloud McDonald’s is ramping up its restaurant openings and capital expenditures. Yum! Brands’ KFC to acquire 218 restaurants KFC is moving to accelerate its growth in two important markets. Panera Brands reportedly plans IPO for 2024 Panera Brands has filed for a confidential initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. Bad Ass Coffee to expand in Arizona Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii continues to expand its footprint in the Southwest. Little Caesars to grow Chicago, Boston footprints Detroit-based pizza chain Little Caesars has announced plans to grow its footprint of stores in two major markets. Chipotle names new human resources leader Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a new addition to its corporate leadership. First Previous 40 41 42 43 44 Next Last
