Value, value, value
Restaurants both large and small are rolling out new menus with one thing in common: Value. Also, Panera Bread’s tech outage appears to have been a cyberattack, and Shake Shack pokes some fun at Chick-fil-A.
Apr 09, 2024•4 min
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Jersey Mike’s, Chick-fil-A, chicken battel
Reports indicate that Jersey Mike’s may be for sale. Business at Chick-fil-A is booming. And a new chicken battle is brewing.
Apr 08, 2024•3 min
Avian flu, McDonald’s-Israel, Frances Allen
Avian flu hits the nation’s biggest egg supplier. McDonald’s is buying out its franchisee in Israel. And the CEO is out at a big QSR chain.
Apr 05, 2024•4 min
McDonald's, Red Lobster, Dave & Buster's
McDonald’s CEO got a pay boost. How has Red Lobster unraveled in recent years? And Dave & Buster’s is ready to focus on the food part of its food and games offering.
Apr 04, 2024•5 min
World Central Kitchen, Wendy’s, BurgerFi
Seven members of Jose Andres’ aid group are killed in Gaza. A big Wendy’s franchisee buys more Wendy’s. And BurgerFi is having some financial problems.
Apr 03, 2024•5 min
Fast casuals, Swig, Dave & Buster’s
Wall Street is smiling at fast-casual concepts. A fast-growing drinks chain is looking for a new leader. And Dave & Buster’s is heading overseas.
Apr 02, 2024•4 min
Punch Bowl Social, I Heart Mac and Cheese, Gen Z
What ever happened to Punch Bowl Social? A mac and cheese franchise is hit with a fine in California. And a look at Gen Z’s restaurant tech preferences.
Apr 01, 2024•4 min
Bob Evans for sale, McDonald’s prices, Smashburger
Bob Evans is apparently for sale. McDonald’s price increases are not created equally. And what CEO Denise Nelsen plans to do at Smashburger.
Mar 29, 2024•3 min
Swipe fees, Benihana, insider trading
Credit card swipe fees are going down, so why are restaurants so unhappy? Benihana is sold for $365 million. And a group of baseball players are accused of illegally trading Del Taco stock.
Mar 28, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme, Danny Meyer, marketing fails
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are expanding their partnership. Danny Meyer is offering his hospitality expertise to non-restaurant businesses. And a look at some of the biggest marketing flops in restaurant history.
Mar 27, 2024•3 min
Panera outage, D.C. tip credit, pizza problems
Panera Bread is dealing with a digital outage. Full-service restaurants in D.C. are slashing jobs. And the pizza business has fallen on hard times.
Mar 26, 2024•3 min
Sluggish sales, Red Lobster, Rob Lynch
Restaurant sales are slowing. Red Lobster has a new CEO. And how Shake Shack lured Rob Lynch away from Papa Johns.
Mar 25, 2024•3 min
Olive Garden, California wages, Shake Shack CEO
Lower-income diners aren’t going to Olive Garden as often as they used to. California’s fast-food wage-setting process seems to be getting more and more complicated. And Shake Shack just named the second CEO in its history.
Mar 22, 2024•3 min
Chipotle’s stock split, Subway’s big switch, AI bread
Chipotle makes New York Stock Exchange history. Why Subway’s switch to Pepsi is such a big deal. And can AI make artisanal bread?
Mar 21, 2024•3 min
McDonald’s chairman, Subway’s soda switch, Wonder
McDonald’s CEO is adding a new title to his job description. Subway is switching soda suppliers. And Wonder lands another nine-figure funding round.
Mar 20, 2024•4 min
Panera Bread, unified commerce, Virtual Dining Concepts
It looks like Panera Bread is not, in fact, exempt from California’s fast-food wage hike. Get to know unified commerce, the latest tech buzzword. And Virtual Dining Concepts continues to collect concepts.
Mar 19, 2024•5 min
Corner Bakery’s comeback, Subway, Boston Market
Corner Bakery is bouncing back from bankruptcy. Subway franchisees just hired a high-powered attorney. And former employees of the struggling Boston Market say they’re having problems filing their taxes.
Mar 18, 2024•4 min
Kernel, C3 acquisition, &Pizza CEO
The new concept from Chipotle’s founder is looking to reimagine fast-casual dining. Digital restaurant group C3 has made another acquisition. And &Pizza has a new-ish CEO.
Mar 15, 2024•3 min
McDonald's, Five Iron Gold, Pizza Hut
Get ready for bigger burgers at McDonald’s (again). Five Iron Golf gets a high-profile endorsement. And Pizza Hut tries the bagel business.
Mar 14, 2024•3 min
Menu prices, fast-casual delivery, Keith Lee Effect
Restaurant menu prices are easing. There’s a new partnership between two delivery-focused fast casuals. And what is the Keith Lee effect?
Mar 13, 2024•3 min
Boston Market, restaurant trends, union salters
Boston Market appears to be down to just a couple dozen locations. Is the supermarket the next restaurant bastion? And here’s how to tell if restaurant employees are looking to unionize.
Mar 12, 2024•4 min
Starbucks, Noodles, Potbelly
Starbucks passes Subway on the list of biggest restaurant chains. Noodles has a new CEO and a new menu strategy. And Potbelly is seeing good results from a revamped loyalty program.
Mar 11, 2024•5 min
Bojangles marketing, Panera IPO, Florida delivery
Bojangles franchisees are taking their franchisor to court over marketing. Will Panera Bread ever go public? And Florida lawmakers are changing the way restaurants can communicate with delivery customers.
Mar 08, 2024•4 min
Charter Foods lawsuit, loyalty programs, Ken Pendery
A Taco Bell operator is facing sexual harassment claims. Many restaurants want more from their loyalty programs. And First Watch co-founder Ken Pendery dies at 70.
Mar 07, 2024•5 min
Starbucks’ board, First Watch earnings, DoorDash-NYC
The activists lobbying for seats on Starbucks board have withdrawn their nominations. First Watch opened a significant number of new stores during its fourth quarter. And DoorDash said New York City’s wage boost for couriers is hurting its sales.
Mar 06, 2024•5 min
California wages, Neon Greens, Whole Foods
The members of California’s Fast Food Council have been named. Whole Foods has a scaled-down new store design. And a look at a salad concept that grows all of its lettuce on site.
Mar 05, 2024•4 min
Sweetgreen, Starbucks, Papa Johns
Sweetgreen is going all in on its digital kitchens. Starbucks received some key endorsements in its board fight with a union-backed group. And expect to see a lot more from Papa Johns.
Mar 04, 2024•5 min
Papa Johns, Red Robin, Subway
Delivery apps are beating Papa Johns at its own game. Red Robin wants you to know about its free refills. And Subway pressures franchisees on remodels.
Mar 01, 2024•4 min
Wendy’s dynamic pricing, Panera Bread, Applebee’s and IHOP
Wendy’s isn’t testing dynamic pricing after all. Panera Bread is revamping its menu. And Applebee’s and IHOP could soon co-brand in the U.S.
Feb 29, 2024•6 min
Wendy’s-dynamic pricing, Golden Corral data breach, Cava
Wendy’s recent mention of a surge-pricing test is going viral. A buffet chain is in the midst of a data breach. And Cava had an impressive first year as a public company.
Feb 28, 2024•5 min
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