Aug. 19 - Chipotle launches college rewards program | Del Taco grows catering options with ezCater

Del Taco expands catering with ezCater; Bravo Brio Restaurants declares bankruptcy a second time; Tracking the same-store sales of 21 major restaurant chains

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Aug. 19, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for restaurant leaders

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Chipotle targets Gen Z with college rewards program

The fast casual chain is offering free points, occasional prize drops and faster rewards accrual to loyalty members who validate their college enrollment.

Del Taco expands catering with ezCater

The partnership is live in about 250 restaurants, and more units will be phased onto the platform through 2026.

Bravo Brio Restaurants declares bankruptcy a second time

Restaurants in shopping centers with high vacancy and low foot traffic have struggled, especially with softening consumer discretionary spending.

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Tracking the same-store sales of 21 major restaurant chains

Major publicly traded restaurant chains had a strange Q2 for comps growth, from Chili’s 23% jump to Sweetgreen’s 7.6% shortfall.

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