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What operators can learn from Chipotle’s salmonella outbreak

Tomatoes served at 22 Chipotle Mexican Grill locations last month in Minnesota were the source of the state’s recent Salmonella Newport outbreak, which made 64 people sick, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Nine of the victims were hospitalized but all are now recovering.

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How Restaurant Rebates Work and Why They Matter for Growing Restaurant Brands
February 3, 2026 BlogBy Melissa Evans

How Restaurant Rebates Work and Why They Matter for Growing Restaurant Brands

Rebates for multi-unit restaurants often go unnoticed at first, but as brands add locations and purchasing volume grows, they quietly become one of the most reliable ways to protect margins without...
What Should Multi-Unit Restaurants Focus on in 2026?
January 21, 2026 BlogBy Melissa Evans

Multi-Unit Restaurant Strategies for 2026: Where Operators Should Focus

Cost pressure hasn’t gone anywhere. What has changed is how operators respond to it—and that shift is shaping multi-unit restaurant strategies for 2026. This year, multi-unit leaders are less...