Pumpkin Spice Returns While Chains Test Creative New Flavors
Summer's getting to its end, and the pumpkin spice season has already begun at quick-service restaurants. Several major chains launched their fall flavors early this year, giving fans their seasonal favorites ahead of the traditional autumn rollout.
Fast-Casual Chain Cava Targets 1,000 Locations by 2032
After opening 58 new locations in 2024, the company plans to top that number this year with more than 60 new restaurants planned. The fast-casual Mediterranean chain currently operates 367 restaurants across 26 states and Washington, DC, with a bold goal of reaching 1,000 locations by 2032.
