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Outstanding Operator: Freebirds World Burrito

By Bernadette Heier

Amid catering expansion and a commitment to flavor innovation, the Tex-Mex brand continues to see growth.

Outstanding Operator: Freebirds World Burrito

By Bernadette Heier

Amid catering expansion and a commitment to flavor innovation, the Tex-Mex brand continues to see growth.

From Food Trucks to On-Campus Dining, TaKorean Sees Growth

By Alyssa Huglen

The American-Korean fusion concept has expanded to brick-and-mortar locations, food halls and stadiums. Now, it’s setting its sights on colleges.

Outstanding Operator: 7 Brew Coffee

By Bernadette Heier

A drive-thru experience with a big focus on human connection, from personalized service to building relationships with regulars, is fueling rapid growth for the coffee chain.

Brizo FoodMetrics Is Helping Operators Not Freak Out Over Tariffs

By Adam Wahlberg

It has a price-shock simulator in place and a tariff-vulnerability index on the way.

Outstanding Operator: Dave’s Hot Chicken

By Adam Wahlberg

The brand’s growth trajectory has been as hot as its chicken. A number of key decisions about its delivery strategy and tech stack help explain its success. Is it any wonder Roark Capital is interested in buying it?

Grubhub Lays Off 500 Employees After Wonder Integration

By Bernadette Heier

CEO Howard Migdal stated the changes “span all teams” as the company works to align its business with Wonder after the takeover was completed in January.

Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.

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