Wingstop, Grubhub, McDonald’s
Wingstop might become a chicken producer and not just a wing-seller. Grubhub’s free lunch promo went awry. And McDonald’s is facing bumpy international waters.
May 18, 2022•5 min
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Starbucks, McDonald’s, Portillo’s
Starbucks will pay travel expenses for workers to have abortions. McDonald’s is getting out of Russia for good. And Portillo’s new hot dog is a first for the 60-year-old chain.
May 17, 2022•5 min
McDonald's, The Lost Cajun, burger chains
There's a mass exodus among McDonald's franchisees, The Lost Cajun has a new owner and burger chains are booming.
May 16, 2022•4 min
WOWorks, swipe fees, Dutch Bros
WOWorks is buying a pair of fast casual chains, restaurants are asking for relief on soaring swipe fees and Dutch Bros had a rough quarter.
May 13, 2022•5 min
RRF, inflation, Chipotle Mexican Grill
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would re-fill the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Consumers are expecting the worst when it comes to inflation. And Chipotle Mexican Grill is responding to charges of unfair hiring practices.
May 12, 2022•4 min
Hardee’s, Bakers Square, Wing Zone
Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. are getting a makeover. Bakers Square is getting back to unit growth. And Wing Zone takes a step toward fully automating its restaurants.
May 11, 2022•4 min
Starbucks, stocks, Carrols Restaurant Group
Starbucks is facing a federal labor complaint, restaurant stocks are taking a beating, and a big Burger King franchise is performing especially poorly.
May 10, 2022•4 min
Subway, Reef, delivery
Subway operators are having trouble sourcing meat for their sandwiches. Ghost kitchen operator Reef is laying off 5% of its workers. And delivery keeps on growing.
May 09, 2022•5 min
Papa John’s, Portillo’s, pickup
Papa John’s is embarking on a unit growth boom. Portillo’s is raising prices. And pickup is becoming king.
May 06, 2022•4 min
Starbucks, Denny's, Wingstop
Starbucks workers are getting a raise--unless they’re part of a union. Denny’s is shaking things up in a big way. And Wingstop has good news on chicken prices.
May 05, 2022•4 min
Hiring, Burger King, Naf Naf Grill
More hospitality workers quit in March than the month before. Burger King’s same-store sales dipped last quarter. And Naf Naf Grill is trying to get back into growth mode.
May 04, 2022•4 min
Chipotle, Popeyes, DoorDash
Two big chains are out with notable new menu items. DoorDash opened another ghost kitchen. And Shake Shack is coming to Thailand.
May 03, 2022•4 min
Rents, Outback Steakhouse, Times Square
Restaurant operators are continuing to struggle to pay the rent. Outback Steakhouse says it is done shrinking. And restaurant chains are flocking to Times Square.
May 02, 2022•4 min
Domino’s, McDonald’s, Noodles & Company
Domino’s is struggling and looking for solutions. McDonald’s is winning with digital. And Noodles & Company says it needs to charge more for its chicken.
Apr 29, 2022•5 min
Chipotle, gas prices, Wingstop
Chipotle has a need for speed. Gas prices are causing Americans to dine closer to home. And Wingstop wants to double its footprint in Indonesia.
Apr 28, 2022•4 min
Chipotle Mexican Grill, franchisors, Neal Awards
Chipotles prices increases can't keep up with inflation, why franchisors should run some restaurants, and Restaurant Business took home some journalism honors.
Apr 27, 2022•4 min
Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Cinco de Mayo
Taco Bell is hosting a Drag Queen Brunch Tour, Starbucks is sanctioned for firing pro-union employees and Cinco de Mayo comes to menus.
Apr 26, 2022•4 min
McDonald’s, Punch Bowl Social, masks
The Humane Society isn’t happy with McDonald’s. Punch Bowl Social is trying to get back in the game. And Philadelphia is ditching its short-lived mask mandate.
Apr 25, 2022•4 min
McDonald’s, WOWorks, tech funding
A McDonald’s investor continues to bash the chain over its animal welfare policies. A fast-casual franchisor is scooping up two more chains. And tech suppliers are now providing loans to independent operators.
Apr 22, 2022•5 min
Grubhub, Netflix, Chick-fil-A
Grubhub appears to be on the market again. What it and Netflix can tell us about changing consumer habits. And why Chick-fil-A and First Watch are onto something with limited hours.
Apr 21, 2022•5 min
Chipotle, prices, Chili’s robot
Chipotle is putting its money behind tech innovation. Is inflation impacting restaurant spending? And Chili’s is bringing its multi-functional robot to more restaurants.
Apr 20, 2022•5 min
Chick-fil-A, Panera, chicken sandwiches
Chick-fil-A’s average unit volumes are off the charts. And Panera Bread is making changes to its coffee subscription.
Apr 19, 2022•4 min
Mexican Pizza, Pizza Ranch, IHOP
Taco Bell finally brings back its Mexican Pizza. Pizza Ranch has an on again-off again relationship with its buffet. And IHOP is getting into the virtual brands game.
Apr 18, 2022•4 min
RLC, fast-food prices, Shaq
Fast-food menu prices went down last month. Shaq signed on for another term as Papa John’s spokesman. And a look back at what we learned at the Restaurant Leadership Conference this week.
Apr 15, 2022•5 min
Inflation, casual dining, Dutch Bros
Menu prices keep on rising. 2021 was an up-and-down year for casual-dining chains. And Dutch Bros receives a top industry award. This is RB Daily, your quick look at the industry’s top stories from the editors of Restaurant Business. We’re reporting live today from the second day of the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix.
Apr 13, 2022•3 min
Starbucks, masks, CapitalSpring
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz pushed back against unionization efforts at his chain on Monday. Philadelphia is bringing back its mask requirement for restaurants. And a big restaurant investment firm just raised $950 million. Coming to you this week from the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix.
Apr 12, 2022•4 min
Denny’s, McDonald’s & Subway, drive-thrus
Denny’s CEO becomes the latest high-profile industry departure. McDonald’s and Subway are growing – despite closing hundreds of restaurants. And drive-thrus are causing headaches for city infrastructure.
Apr 11, 2022•5 min•Ep. 295
Top 500, RRF, opening day eats
The Technomic Top 500 is out, and it shows that chain restaurants have largely recovered from the pandemic. The latest effort to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund made it through the House. And baseball’s opening day brought a new lineup of food and drink options to stadiums.
Apr 08, 2022•5 min•Ep. 294
RRF, third-party delivery, Dave & Buster’s
Is there some hope left for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund? Restaurants are still struggling to drive delivery orders through their own channels. And Dave & Buster’s is buying a competing food-and-games chain.
Apr 07, 2022•4 min•Ep. 293
Chipotle, Starbucks, Federal Donuts
Chipotle is returning to the metaverse with a new promotion. Howard Schultz went against the grain by ending share buybacks at Starbucks. And Federal Donuts got a big investment to fuel its growth.
Apr 06, 2022•5 min•Ep. 292
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