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Don’t hold the pickles: Sonic’s CMO on going all-in on dining trend; Shake Shack hires Raising Cane’s vet as chief people officer

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July 18, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for restaurant leaders

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Ben & Jerry’s Case Study

Ben & Jerry’s largest franchisee, Primo Partners, achieved consistent ice cream quality via temp control & efficient inventory across 23 shops. Check out how.

Caribou adds Lemonade Refreshers to permanent menu

The coffee chain is expanding its lineup of cold, non-coffee beverages as the refresher category takes off across brands.

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Don’t hold the pickles: Sonic’s CMO on going all-in on dining trend

Ryan Dickerson discusses a Grillo’s partnership and ad shoot that involved over 2,000 real pickles as briny snacks win Gen Z’s favor.

Shake Shack hires Raising Cane’s vet as chief people officer

Jamie Griffin joins the chain as its top HR executive and will focus on areas like talent acquisition, the team member experience and leadership development.

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The focus on rewards: How top restaurants are driving loyalty

Consumer price sensitivity is reshaping loyalty strategies across the restaurant industry. Explore how brands like Sweetgreen and Blaze Pizza are redefining rewards programs to capture and retain loyal customers in this this Trendline.

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