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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Pizza Chain Rival to Domino’s Quietly Closes Dozens of U.S. Locations

Papa John’s, a major pizza competitor, is pulling back across the U.S., shutting down dozens of stores without fanfare. Although the company has not made an official announcement, local reports and staffing notices confirm multiple closures. The move suggests cost-cutting or a shift in strategy as the brand struggles to maintain market share amid rising competition and inflationary pressures.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Rotate Shift Leads Weekly to Improve Morale and Accountability

Instead of assigning a single head cook or shift lead for long periods, rotate leadership roles weekly. This boosts morale, promotes shared responsibility, and gives team members a chance to learn new skills. It also reveals hidden talent and prevents burnout among long-term leads.

🚀 Scaling Up

Sushi Zanmai Enters U.S. with Koreatown Location

Popular Japanese chain Sushi Zanmai is launching its first U.S. restaurant in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Known for its affordability and late-night energy, the brand has plans to scale in high-footfall areas with a nightlife crowd. The move adds to the growing number of Asian brands expanding into the American market with local-first strategies. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

LATAM Tech Leader Bigwise Brings Smart Retail Tech to U.S. Market

Bigwise Corp, a Latin American software company, is entering the U.S. to help restaurants, supermarkets, and enterprise retail chains automate operations. Their unified commerce platform enables smarter POS systems, inventory control, and real-time sales reporting—tools that can help restaurants make faster and more data-driven decisions. ​Read more

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