Denny’s, Noodles, pumpkin spice
Denny’s bounces back. Noodles is raising its prices. And a new shortage is frustrating the industry: Equipment.
Aug 05, 2021•3 min•Ep. 239
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New York City, McDonald’s, casual dining
New York City diners are going to need their COVID shots. McDonald’s is seeing an uptick in interested workers. And casual dining is in the midst of a rebirth.
Aug 04, 2021•4 min•Ep. 236
Restaurants feel effects of delta surge
New York calls for stricter vaccine requirements in restaurants. McDonald’s is mandating mask-wearing in some locations. And the delta variant could stunt the return of urban concepts.
Aug 03, 2021•5 min•Ep. 235
Popeyes, Burger King, BJ’s
Popeyes is feeling the chicken sandwich heat. Burger King continues to slump. And BJ’s got dinged for having a surplus of beer.
Aug 02, 2021•4 min•Ep. 234
Danny Meyer, delivery data, joint employer
Danny Meyer’s restaurant group will require vaccinations. Delivery providers are dealt a blow in New York. And the joint employer rule is tightening up again.
Jul 30, 2021•5 min•Ep. 233
Mask guidance, McDonald’s, Subway tuna
The CDC updated its face-mask guidance for restaurants. McDonald’s says staffing problems are improving. And Subway fights back against a lawsuit about tuna.
Jul 29, 2021•5 min•Ep. 232
Chick-fil-A, New York City, San Francisco
: Chick-Fil-A’s unit volumes are eye-popping. New York City’s mayor said restaurant customers there may need to show proof of vaccination. And hundreds of bars in San Francisco will require proof of COVID vaccination to enter.
Jul 28, 2021•5 min•Ep. 231
Popeyes nuggets, McDonald’s, By Chloe
Chicken nuggets make their debut at Popeyes. Two Black McDonald’s franchisees allege more discrimination. And By Chloe is changing its name.
Jul 27, 2021•4 min•Ep. 230
Domino’s, IPOs, franchising
Domino’s is getting slammed by the labor shortage. Even more restaurants are making plans to go public. And franchising is red hot right now.
Jul 26, 2021•4 min•Ep. 229
Domino’s, Bojangles, McDonald’s
Domino’s had a good quarter. Bojangles inked a deal with a pair of college quarterbacks. And McDonald’s added to its diversity efforts.
Jul 23, 2021•3 min•Ep. 228
Chipotle, Shake Shack, Togo’s
Chipotle needs to find a way to crank out more burritos and bowls. Shake Shack is investing millions in its workers. And ToGo’s is testing out a new assembly-line model.
Jul 22, 2021•5 min•Ep. 227
L Catterton, Just Salad, Gopuff
Is L Catterton going public? Just Salad just got a big cash infusion. And Gopuff is getting into the ghost kitchen game.
Jul 21, 2021•5 min•Ep. 226
Portillo's, stocks, child tax credit
Portillos has made formal plans to go public, restaurant stocks are heating up and what the child tax credit means for restaurants.
Jul 20, 2021•3 min•Ep. 225
Restaurant sales, masks, delivery lawsuit
Restaurant sales have fully recovered from the pandemic. Masks are back in Los Angeles County. And two third-party delivery providers are suing San Francisco over delivery fee caps.
Jul 19, 2021•6 min•Ep. 224
Domino’s, Good Times, Pressed
The pandemic didn’t stop Domino’s, or a lot of other brands, from opening new restaurants. Good Times’ latest quarter is a microcosm for the industry right now. And Pressed Juicery gets a rebrand.
Jul 16, 2021•5 min•Ep. 224
Restaurant traffic, Starbucks, Panda Express
It might be time for restaurants to pay attention to traffic again, says The Bottom Line. Starbucks is adding its voice to the push for voting rights. And Panda Express is testing a plant-based take on a classic dish.
Jul 15, 2021•5 min•Ep. 222
Menu prices, Tony Roma’s, Wing Boss
Menu prices keep going up. Tony Roma’s was sold. And a virtual wing concept is becoming an actual restaurant.
Jul 14, 2021•4 min•Ep. 221
Popeyes, Grubhub, Puttery
Popeyes is ready to start selling chicken nuggets. Grubhub is making a money-back guarantee. And a new food-and-golf concept is getting a big investment from a pro golfer.
Jul 13, 2021•4 min•Ep. 220
Noncompetes, Papa Murphy’s, One Fair Wage
Noncompete and anti-poaching agreements could be in jeopardy. Papa Murphy’s is the latest chain to launch a new prototype. And a union group wants to help supplement servers’ wages.
Jul 12, 2021•6 min•Ep. 218
Papa John’s, Subway, Carrols Restaurant Group
Papa John’s workers should expect some bonus cash. Subway’s star has fallen significantly. And Carrols Restaurant Group is back into acquisition mode.
Jul 09, 2021•6 min•Ep. 217
Burger King, Meati, polystyrene
Burger King loses its U.S. president. Some big restaurant names invest in a plant-based meat company. And Colorado bans polystyrene to-go boxes.
Jul 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 218
M&A, jobs, C3
There’s been an explosion in restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Restaurants continue their hiring spree. And digital kitchen operator C3 just secured a major investment.
Jul 07, 2021•4 min•Ep. 217
RRF, Taco Cabana, Red Lobster
The SBA is pulling the plug on the RRF, Taco Cabana is being sold, and Red Lobster has a new CEO. We’ll recap all the restaurant news you might have missed over the long weekend, and there’s a lot of it.
Jul 06, 2021•6 min•Ep. 216
Au Bon Pain, DoorDash, Jack in the Box
Panera is selling Au Bon Pain again, DoorDash acknowledges that most customers would rather order directly from a restaurant, and Jack in the Box is reversing its refranchising push of the last 30 years.
Jul 01, 2021•4 min•Ep. 215
Franchisees, pizza sales, heat wave
A pair of new federal bills would give franchisees more rights. Pandemic-era pizza sales aren’t quite what they appear. And California’s heat wave has become the backdrop for a labor battle.
Jun 30, 2021•5 min•Ep. 214
Takeout, Fat Brands, favorite chains
A noted takeout skeptic is starting to believe. Fat Brands is buying five more restaurants. And consumers still love Chick-fil-A.
Jun 29, 2021•5 min•Ep. 213
IPOs, Bakers Square, delivery fees
The market for restaurant IPOs is red hot. Famous Dave’s bought Bakers Square for the pies. And New York City is considering a permanent cap on food delivery fees.
Jun 27, 2021•3 min•Ep. 212
Fee caps, Subway, Papa Murphy’s
San Francisco is making its delivery fee cap permanent. Subway’s tuna brouhaha keeps resurfacing. And Papa Murphy’s is showing off its new store design.
Jun 24, 2021•4 min•Ep. 211
Thighstop, McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme IPO
Chicken thighs will likely become a permanent part of Wingstop’s menu. McDonald’s long-awaited loyalty program is almost ready for prime time. And Krispy Kreme wants to raise up to $640 million with its IPO.
Jun 23, 2021•4 min•Ep. 210
Sweetgreen, tip credit, Luby’s
Sweetgreen’s IPO rumors have come true. The Department of Labor is again tinkering with the tip credit. And Luby’s Cafeteria has been sold.
Jun 22, 2021•6 min•Ep. 209
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