Subway sale, Popeyes wings, Sweetgreen hires
Subway is reportedly close to a sale. You can now get wings from Popeyes. And Sweetgreen hires two former Chipotle execs.
Aug 22, 2023•4 min
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Bloomin’ Brands, Mastro’s and pigs
Starboard Value is eyeing the owner of Outback Steakhouse. The founders of another classic steakhouse are getting another chance in the business. And get ready for higher pork prices.
Aug 21, 2023•4 min
Wildfire recovery, Red Robin, Shake Shack
Restaurants are rallying to support those affected by the Hawaii wildfire. Red Robin says its turnaround efforts are seeing returns. And Shake Shack is looking for a chief avocado officer.
Aug 18, 2023•5 min
More Boston Market closures, Subway, Cava
New Jersey orders 27 Boston Markets to close. Subway shakes up its leadership ranks. And Cava comes out swinging with its first quarterly earnings report.
Aug 17, 2023•4 min
Fogo de Chao, Wendy’s, Taco Bell
Looks like Fogo de Chao won’t be going public after all. Wendy’s develops a faster kitchen. And Taco Bell puts more chicken on the meu.
Aug 16, 2023•4 min
Restaurant sales, McDonald’s, KFC
Restaurant sales slowed in Q2 -- here’s why that might be. McDonald’s changes its franchisee inspection policy. And KFC launches a pizza alternative.
Aug 15, 2023•4 min
Late night, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme
Fast food brands are thriving at late night. Taco Bell is giving out free tacos in honor of Taco Tuesday. And McDonald’s Krispy Kreme deal has been a success so far.
Aug 14, 2023•3 min
Carrols Restaurant Group, value promotions, pumpkin spice
Carrols Restaurant Group had the best performing restaurant stock this year. Value promotions are on the rise. And is it pumpkin spice time already?
Aug 11, 2023•4 min
Kiosks, permits and Qdoba.
Fast-food chains love them some kiosks. Permitting problems perplex Wendy’s. And we sure hope you like yourself some queso.
Aug 10, 2023•4 min
Dutch Bros, snacks, brunch
Dutch Bros is getting a new CEO. Fast-food chains are going after snackers. And the industry’s busiest daypart may surprise you.
Aug 09, 2023•4 min
Pollo Tropical, MrBeast Burger, birria bust
Pollo Tropical is being sold. The battle over MrBeast Burger takes another turn. And why birria didn’t work as well the second time for El Pollo Loco.
Aug 08, 2023•5 min
Subway, Shake Shack, Portillo’s
Subway wants customers to legally change their name to Subway. Shake Shack saw a dip in delivery last quarter. And Portillo’s is coping with higher labor costs.
Aug 04, 2023•6 min
Starbucks, Wingstop, MrBeast Burger
Starbucks hit record sales, so why are investors so down? Chicken sandwiches are winning at Wingstop. And there’s a fight brewing over the fate of MrBeast Burger.
Aug 03, 2023•5 min
Sbarro, MrBeast, LTO’s
Sbarro is on the comeback trail. MrBeast filed a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts. And we’ll discuss the LTO’s trending on menus this week.
Aug 02, 2023•3 min
P.F. Chang’s, DoorDash, McDonald’s
P.F. Chang’s CEO steps down. DoorDash opens another virtual food hall. And a look at McDonald’s potential expansion strategy.
Aug 01, 2023•3 min
BJ’s, Sheilina Henry, Wild Wing Cafe
BJ’s Restaurants plans to invest in more remodels. Bloomin’ Brands has promoted Sheilina Henry to president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. And Wild Wing Cafe has filed for bankruptcy
Jul 31, 2023•4 min
CosMc, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle
McDonald’s basks in the glow of Grimace, and unveils a new concept. Chick-fil-A plans a mega drive-thru. And Chipotle is beefing up staffing on its makeline.
Jul 28, 2023•4 min
Boston Market, Shake Shack, Instacart Business
Boston Market appears to be in the midst of a financial collapse. Shake Shack’s latest promotion features its new Veggie Shack burger. And Instacart Business is helping restaurants get supplies in a pinch.
Jul 27, 2023•5 min
Boston Market, Subway, French restaurants
Boston Market is facing multiple lawsuits. Subway had another good quarter. And are French restaurants making a comeback?
Jul 26, 2023•3 min
Etta Collective, Domino’s, executive changes
Etta Collective is helping some employees buy homes. Domino’s delivery sales have plunged, but the company has a plan to get them back. And we’ll take a look at what executive changes took place last week.
Jul 25, 2023•3 min
Tech and sustainability, Casa Bonita, barbecue
Restaurant tech sets its sights on sustainability. Casa Bonita employees want tips. And why barbecue chains tend to struggle.
Jul 24, 2023•4 min
Pizza, Burger King, Pizza Hut
Wawa and Casey’s are upping their investment in pizza. Burger King is launching new iterations on its signature chicken fries. And Pizza Hut is facing a lawsuit from its drivers.
Jul 21, 2023•3 min
Toast fee, Potbelly, Taco Tuesday
Toast’s controversial processing fee is dead. The founder of Potbelly is opening 27 of them. And why Taco John’s gave up the fight over Taco Tuesday.
Jul 20, 2023•3 min
P.F. Chang’s, Chipotle, Taco Tuesday
P.F. Chang’s is celebrating its 30th birthday with a new happy hour menu. Chipotle announced its first ever international franchise agreement. And Taco John’s is giving up its Taco Tuesday trademark.
Jul 19, 2023•4 min
Bankrupt Hardee’s, Legal Sea Foods, hot honey
81 bankrupt Hardee’s locations have a buyer. Legal Sea Foods is headed west for the first time. And hot honey arrives at Pizza Hut.
Jul 18, 2023•3 min
Vebu, Donatos Pizza, Grimace
Vebu, a Los Angeles-based tech company, is the mastermind behind the new avocado-peeling machine being tested by Chipotle. Donatos Pizza is launching a pizza vending machine. And McDonald’s Grimace Birthday promotion was a big deal for the burger giant.
Jul 17, 2023•4 min
Subway sale, menu prices, happy hour
The bidding process for Subway has been extended after more potential buyers emerged. Menu price inflation appears to be easing. And more consumers are taking advantage of happy hour.
Jul 14, 2023•4 min
Autocado, Red Robin, Elizabeth McGee
Chipotle is testing the Autocado, a robot that can cut, peel and core avocados. Red Robin plans to stop using MrBeast Burger. And Elizabeth McGee has been promoted to CEO of Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group.
Jul 13, 2023•3 min
Subway, Velvet Taco, couriers
Subway is expected to announce a buyer sometime this month. ChatGPT assisted Velvet Taco in the R&D for its next weekly taco feature. And a judge paused a NYC law that would have given food delivery workers a big raise.
Jul 11, 2023•3 min
Threads, joint employer, new job descriptions
Restaurant brands flock to a new social media app. McDonald’s circles the wagons on California’s joint-employer law. And the National Restaurant Association wants to standardize restaurant job descriptions.
Jul 10, 2023•4 min
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