Domino’s Pizza, Smashed Jack burgers, Wonder-Walmart
Emergency pizza has been a hit for Domino’s. Here’s the inside scoop on the latest Jack in the Box burger. And Walmart has a new delivery-focused food hall.
Feb 27, 2024•4 min
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Bloomin’ Brands closures, Starbucks labor, restaurant success
Bloomin’ Brands is doing some pruning of its older restaurants. Starbucks’ board is getting some attention from labor activists. And reports of the restaurant industry’s demise are, apparently, greatly exaggerated.
Feb 26, 2024•4 min
Jack in the Box, Cheesecake Factory, Burgerim
Jack in the Box is cooking up a bigger burger. No news is good news at The Cheesecake Factory. And an update on the federal case against the founder of Burgerim.
Feb 23, 2024•6 min
Wingstop, CosMc’s, energy drinks
Wingstop is seeing double-digit same-store sales growth, but investors aren’t impressed. Some McDonald’s franchisees want to get in on the CosMc’s action. And yet another QSR is putting energy drinks on the menu.
Feb 22, 2024•4 min
Focus re-Brands, Andy Wiederhorn, Starbucks
Focus Brands is rebranding. Andy Wiederhorn is facing charges from the SEC. And a record number of Starbucks stores filed to form unions.
Feb 21, 2024•5 min
Toast, BJ’s-weather, Texas Roadhouse
Another restaurant tech supplier is in the midst of a major restructuring. Bad weather had a bad effect on the earnings of at least one casual-dining chain. And Texas Roadhouse appears to be grabbing customers from some of its competitors.
Feb 20, 2024•4 min
Inspire IPO, Wendy’s, 7 Brew
Inspire Brands is reportedly considering an IPO. Wendy’s is planning big investments in digital and marketing. And 7 Brew coffee has a high-profile new investor.
Feb 16, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s franchisees, restaurant labor, David Bouley
McDonald’s franchisees are lobbying for the return of a popular snack item. A look inside the current state of restaurant labor. An
Feb 15, 2024•5 min
Menu prices, BJ’s activist, Burger King
Restaurant prices keep rising. BJs Restaurants is facing pressure from an activist investor. And Burger King franchisees are having a big year.
Feb 14, 2024•5 min
Taco Bell’s innovations, Boston Market, Tacos 1986
Taco Bell just divulged its marketing plan for the year. Boston Market’s owner is filing for bankruptcy yet again. And there’s an emerging taco chain that’s worth watching.
Feb 13, 2024•5 min
Flynn Group for sale, fast-food union, California wage hike
The world’s largest restaurant franchisee might be for sale. California fast-food workers get a union ahead of a big wage hike. And a look at how restaurants in the state plan to handle that 25% raise.
Feb 12, 2024•4 min
TikTok, Yum Brands, Whataburger
TikTok is wielding an influence on restaurant menus. Yum Brands is making a major growth push. And Whataburger is popping up in some unexpected locations.
Feb 09, 2024•5 min
Chipotle, Taco Bell, Valentine’s Day
Chipotle bucks industry traffic trends with a monster quarter. Taco Bell is winning with lower-income guests. And some restaurants are embracing the darker side of Valentine’s Day.
Feb 08, 2024•5 min
Fast-food spending, McDonald’s eggs, KFC rewards
Diners appear to be cutting back on fast-food spending. McDonald’s has reached a big sustainability goal. And KFC has a new rewards program.
Feb 07, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s vs. grocers, Burger King, Reddit
Grocery stores are hurting McDonald’s sales. Burger King is letting customers create its next burger. And find out which brand dominated the conversation on Reddit last year.
Feb 06, 2024•4 min
AI, Martha Stewart, restaurant jobs
Restaurants are going all in on AI. The original lifestyle influencer will be the keynote speaker at RLC this spring. And restaurants didn’t add any jobs last month, though consumer confidence continues to grow. Welcome to RB Daily, a quick look at the industry’s top stories from the editors of Restaurant Business. I’m Heather Lalley, RB managing editor.
Feb 05, 2024•5 min
Footlong cookies, Sweet Tomatoes, Starbucks
Footlong cookies and other treats are helping sales at Subway. The shuttered Sweet Tomatoes concept is making a comeback. And news tidbits from Starbucks recent earnings.
Feb 02, 2024•5 min
Starbucks, Chili’s, Savory Fund
Starbucks is having some traffic troubles. Chili’s customers are tightening their belts. And the Savory Fund is now the private-equity owner of better-for-you concept.
Feb 01, 2024•6 min
Boston Market, Olo, McDonald’s new burgers
Boston Market will have to pay US Foods $12 million. Olo agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit. And McDonald’s revamped burgers are going national.
Jan 31, 2024•4 min
Domino’s Pizza, Sushi Ginza Onodera, food costs
Domino’s Pizza is apparently the latest chain to experience backlash over violence in the Middle East. A little-known sushi chain has plans to go public. And, are food costs actually, finally, going down?
Jan 30, 2024•5 min
Bagger Dave’s, Tony Luke’s Cheesesteak, electric vehicles
Is this the end of the Bagger Dave’s chain? Two members of the family behind a cheesesteak concept are in hot water with the feds. And restaurants appear to be missing that boost that could come from EV charging stations
Jan 29, 2024•4 min
Subway, Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s
Digital coupons are causing headaches for some California Subway franchisees. Starbucks’ sales appeared to have slowed late last year. And Jersey Mike’s is getting a high-tech assist with answering its phones.
Jan 26, 2024•5 min
Potbelly, Dave & Buster’s, Chipotle
Potbelly’s franchise acceleration efforts are working. Dave & Buster’s is sporting a new prototype. And Chipotle is boosting its benefits again.
Jan 25, 2024•6 min
Lunch, Burger King and ezCater
People eating less lunch at fast-food restaurants. Burger King is suddenly a big restaurant operator. And ezCater is spotlighting underrepresented groups.
Jan 24, 2024•4 min
Craveworthy-Dirty Dough, In-N-Out Burger, Subway snacks
Craveworthy Brands is buying a dessert concept. In-N-Out Burger is making an unusual move. And Subway’s new snack line has some interesting partners.
Jan 23, 2024•5 min
Boston Market, Subway slicers, Pinstripe earnings
Boston Market is facing yet another censure. Subway’s new slicers aren’t quite cutting it, franchisees say. And newly public eatertainment chain Pinstripes said it hopes to grow significantly.
Jan 22, 2024•5 min
Peet’s-Caribou, Applebee’s, Craveworthy Brands
Peet’s is taking over coffee roasting for Caribou Coffee. A big Applebee’s franchisee is expanding. And Craveworthy Brands has a packed 2024 agenda.
Jan 19, 2024•5 min
Wetzel’s Pretzels, Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s
Inside Wetzel’s Pretzels new franchise program. Jersey Mike’s is heading north. And Jimmy John’s is going global.
Jan 18, 2024•4 min
Red Lobster, Burger King and Subway
Red Lobster is for sale again. Burger King makes a big acquisition and Subway franchisees in California are joining forces to face a frightening labor landscape ahead.
Jan 17, 2024•6 min
7-Eleven, joint employer, Shipley Do-Nuts
7-Eleven is going to become the owner of a 600-unit taco chain. Restaurants appear to have scored a victory on the joint-employer standard. And Shipley Do-Nuts has sugar-fueled growth plans.
Jan 16, 2024•5 min
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