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On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
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Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

The acquisition, subject to approval, comes about two months after On the Border’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

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White Castle offers six pack of original sliders for $4
White Castle offers six pack of original sliders for $4

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Applebee’s is leaning into a familiar favorite to gain momentum

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Dutch Bros continues to outpace the industry with 4.7% Q1 same-store sales growth
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On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
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Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
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2 Min Read
White Castle at night
Quick Service
White Castle offers six pack of original sliders for $4
White Castle offers six pack of original sliders for $4
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Dutch Bros storefront
Quick Service
Dutch Bros continues to outpace the industry with 4.7% Q1 same-store sales growth
Dutch Bros reports 4.7% Q1 same-store sales growth win
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Applebee's is leaning into its 2 for $25 menu
Casual Dining
Applebee’s is leaning into a familiar favorite to gain momentum
Applebee’s is leaning into a familiar favorite to gain momentum
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Papa Johns boosts tech and marketing spend amid 3% same-store sales drop
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On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Casual Dining
Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Pappas Restaurants plans to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

May 8, 2025

Dutch Bros storefront
Quick Service
Dutch Bros continues to outpace the industry with 4.7% Q1 same-store sales growth
Dutch Bros reports 4.7% Q1 same-store sales growth win

May 8, 2025

Papa Johns storefront
Quick Service
Papa Johns boosts tech and marketing spend amid 3% same-store sales drop
Papa Johns ups tech, marketing spend amid 3% sales drop

May 8, 2025

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Value messaging, Burger King Whoppers, Caribou Coffee
Value messaging, Burger King Whoppers, Caribou Coffee

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Fast Casual
Noodles & Company to close more restaurants although sales and traffic are improving
Noodles & Company to close more restaurants although sales and traffic are improving

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Wonder storefront
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Wonder secures $600M funding round backed by Google Ventures

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