
Cava Appoints John Ludeke as CMO After Dr. Squatch Tenure
Cava has hired former Dr. Squatch brand chief John Ludeke as its new chief marketing officer, effective October 12, 2026.
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Cava has hired former Dr. Squatch brand chief John Ludeke as its new chief marketing officer, effective October 12, 2026.

The FS/TEC restaurant technology conference begins Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, featuring AI workshops, a Keith Lee interview, and drone demos.

Pablo Rivero's new West Village tavern, Graciela, impresses with live-fire cooking and standout hospitality, offering dishes like skirt steak and a

Texas Roadhouse requires servers to use specific buzzwords like 'legendary' and 'howdy' during customer interactions, with secret shoppers verifying

Drive-thru beverage chain Lola Beans has signed a six-unit franchise agreement to expand into Delaware, led by the founder's brother and sister-in-law

Domino's has launched a domino-shaped Detroit-style personal pizza nationwide. A taste test finds it falls short of the classic style, with an undercooked crust and insufficient crispy cheese edges, leaning more toward a basic pan pizza.