McDonald’s, Tonya Robinson, college students
McDonald’s is restructuring its organization. Texas Roadhouse CFO Tonya Robinson has retired. And we’ll take a glance at college student’s fast food preferences.
Jan 09, 2023•4 min
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Profit predictions, a Burger King bankruptcy, Tao Group
Restaurants are predicting another challenging year for their bottom lines. A big Burger King franchisee goes bankrupt. And Tao Group’s restaurant holdings might be for sale.
Jan 06, 2023•3 min
Convenience stores, Blaze Pizza, Culver's
Fast food chains may be losing business to convenience stores. Blaze Pizza named a new CEO. And Culver's named the first CMO in its history.
Jan 05, 2023•3 min
Holiday sales, 16 Handles, Paulo Pena
The holidays were good to restaurants. 16 Handles is buying a cookie dough concept. And Carrols Restaurant Group CEO Paulo Pena passes away.
Jan 04, 2023•5 min
Year in review
Zero-proof cocktails, daytime dining and McDonald’s were hot. Inflation drove menu prices to new heights. And the party’s over for restaurant tech firms.
Dec 23, 2022•6 min
Fogo de Chao, Sweet Chick, trends
Fogo de Chao is on fire ahead of its IPO. Sweet Chick is set to debut in Union Square. And six global food trends to keep an eye on next year.
Dec 22, 2022•3 min
Acquisitions, Birdcall, openings and closings
Acquisitions of restaurant chains plummeted in 2022. Birdcall named a new CEO. And we’ll take a look at this month's most notable independent restaurants openings and closings.
Dec 21, 2022•4 min
Rusty Taco, Freshii, Everytable
Rusty Taco is sold. Freshii is sold. And Everytable is in the middle of a big growth push.
Dec 20, 2022•3 min
Comfort foods, Yum Brands, Olive Garden
Comfort foods topped Grubhub’s list of most-ordered menu items of 2022. Yum Brands is going big into technology. And the return of the Never Ending Pasta Bowl was a big deal for Olive Garden.
Dec 19, 2022•3 min
Pizza Hut, layoffs, Taco Bell
Pizza Hut is going after a younger audience. More layoffs come to restaurant tech. And Taco Bell is launching new items.
Dec 16, 2022•3 min
Taco bell, Chipotle, tech trends
Taco Bell believes it can have the same number of US units as McDonalds. Chipotle is going to reveal the recipe for its Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette. And we’ll take a look at tech trend predictions for next year.
Dec 15, 2022•3 min
Yum Brands, CPI, bar snacks
Yum Brands is poised for big growth. The Consumer Price Index declined. And complimentary bar snacks are getting more sophisticated.
Dec 14, 2022•3 min
Portillo’s, Smalls Sliders, holiday menus
Portillo’s says it’s found ways to cut costs. Smalls Sliders has a new CEO. And a look at what’s on restaurants’ holiday menus.
Dec 13, 2022•3 min
A better McDonald’s burger, Pollo Tropical, Krispy Kreme
McDonald’s is taking another crack at menuing a higher-end burger. It also happens to be on a marketing hot streak. And the CEO of Pollo Tropical is resigning.
Dec 12, 2022•3 min
Buyers Edge, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Glass Onion
Buyers Edge is buying a restaurant accounting company. MTY Group has completed its acquisition of Wetzel’s Pretzels. And the maker of the Bloomin’ Onion is partnering with the movie Glass Onion on a Netflix promotion.
Dec 09, 2022•3 min
Holiday meals, Dave & Buster’s, Sonic
Many consumers plan to let restaurants do the cooking this holiday season. Dave & Buster’s profits improved. And how Sonic Drive-In comes up with its unique LTOs.
Dec 08, 2022•3 min
Bertucci’s, tip credit, Chris Carr
Bertucci’s has declared bankruptcy, again. A union-backed group devoted to killing the tip credit is pressuring Applebee's restaurants into halting their use of the tip credit. And Chris Carr is stepping down as COO of Sweetgreen.
Dec 07, 2022•3 min
Dine Brands, California Fast Act, Uber Eats
Dine Brands is buying a taco chain. California’s Fast Act is on hold, for now. And Chicago restaurants get a $5 million windfall from Uber Eats.
Dec 06, 2022•4 min
Same-store sales, job growth, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Restaurant chains traded traffic for price last quarter. Restaurant job growth accelerated last quarter. And Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has opened a new prototype.
Dec 05, 2022•4 min
Subway, McDonald’s, California Pizza Kitchen
Subway is offering footlong cookies in honor of national cookie day on Sunday. McDonald’s is testing a fancy drive-thru. And California Pizza Kitchen is revamping its leadership team.
Dec 02, 2022•3 min
Peet’s, PopupBagels, Restaurant Growth Services
DoorDash is cutting jobs. Delivery is still crazy expensive, and consumers are apparently OK with it. And the National Restaurant Association urges Congress to avert a rail strike.
Dec 01, 2022•4 min
Peet’s, PopupBagels, Restaurant Growth Services
The union trying to organize Starbucks is now working with staff at two Peet’s locations. PopupBagels has won seed funding from an investor group led by Hollywood producer John Davis. And Restaurant Growth Services has named a new CFO and chief people officer.
Nov 30, 2022•3 min
Low-income diners, barbell pricing, Jack in the Box
The man who made Kentucky Fried Chicken famous has died. US Foods hired the former CEO of its biggest rival. And Tony Roma’s debuts a new fast-casual offshoot.
Nov 29, 2022•3 min
Low-income diners, barbell pricing, Jack in the Box
Low income diners are eating out more often. Barbell pricing is trending in restaurants. And inflation hurt Jack in the Box’s profits last quarter.
Nov 23, 2022•3 min
Starbucks Reserve, new restaurant openings and Patrick Doyle
We visited Starbucks’ new Reserve location in the Empire State Building. International locations are fueling growth at big chains. And why Restaurant Brands International hired Patrick Doyle.
Nov 21, 2022•3 min
Taco Bell, Amplify Brands, delivery workers
Taco Bell is offering two new takes on its popular Nacho Fries. Amplify Brands is spinning off Le Pain Quotidien and the Little Beet under a new operating platform. And New York wants to give third-party delivery workers a raise.
Nov 21, 2022•4 min
Menu trends, Chuck E. Cheese, Blank Street Coffee
Get a sneak peek at next year’s hot menu trends. Chuck E. Cheese has a new virtual brand. And fast-growing Blank Street Coffee will now sell blends online.
Nov 18, 2022•4 min
Sweetgreen, Subway, inflation
This Thanksgiving, it might be cheaper to get your turkey from a restaurant. The Starbucks union unveiled its own holiday cup.
Nov 16, 2022•3 min
Sweetgreen, Subway, inflation
Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru location. Subway is trying out smart fridges. And inflation may be causing customers to tip less.
Nov 15, 2022•3 min
Restaurant prices, catering sales, tech investments
Restaurant prices keep going up. Catering sales have seen a burst. And Restaurants are shifting their tech investments to the back of house.
Nov 14, 2022•3 min
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