Darden Restaurants to acquire Chuy’s for $605 million Darden Restaurants Inc. is entering a new category as it adds another banner to its portfolio. Love’s Travel Stops gamifies store operationsA travel stop and convenience store retailer is engaging store associates with a gamification platform. Smoothie King opens 18 stores, gets 34 commitments in Q2 The world’s largest smoothie chain is continuing its growth. Starbucks in EV charging partnership with Mercedes-Benz Starbucks Corp. will electrify select stores around the country with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Cilantro Taco Grill plans 110 new locations Cilantro Taco Grill is greatly expanding its plans for growth so far this year. Fast-casual Mexican chain to enter new state Moe’s Southwest Grill will soon enter a new state in its namesake region. Eggs Up Grill hits 80 locations with more planned for year An egg-centric fast-casual chain is planning to expand its store count in 2024. Starbucks upgrades frictionless Amazon tech used in two New York stores Starbucks has added features to its store concept that lets customers bypass the checkout using Amazon "Just Walk Out" technology. Qdoba to open 30 new Carolina stores One of the nation’s leading Mexican fast-casual chains is expanding its presence in the Southeast. Starbucks partners with other chains in first-of-its kind reusable cup pilot Starbucks is teaming up with more than 30 other quick-serve restaurants to test a city-wide returnable cup initiative in California. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last