MOD bankruptcy, LA labor bill, menu news
MOD Pizza is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. Fast-food restaurants in LA are facing more labor regulations. And menu innovation is defying the dog days of summer.
Jul 08, 2024•3 min
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California restaurant traffic, Boston Market, heat safety
How is California’s new fast-food minimum wage impacting restaurant traffic? Boston Market’s creditors are finding there’s not much in the bank. And the president is cracking down on heat safety for workers.
Jul 03, 2024•5 min
RBI China, Craveworthy Brands, Chipotle
Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its latest promotion.
Jul 02, 2024•4 min
Value meals, Kura Sushi, organic growth
The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year?
Jul 01, 2024•3 min
Service fee ban, sandwich chains, bankruptcies
California restaurants get a reprieve from a service fee ban. Americans still love sub sandwiches. And what’s behind the recent wave of restaurant bankruptcies?
Jun 28, 2024•5 min
Another bankruptcy, Panera data breach, Chick-fil-A
An Arby’s operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.
Jun 27, 2024•4 min
Starbucks-energy drinks, Perkins revamp, Grubhub-grocery
Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery.
Jun 26, 2024•4 min
Hooters, Subway, customer satisfaction
Hooters closes some struggling restaurants. A Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy. And see the brands that are doing the best at satisfying their customers.
Jun 25, 2024•4 min
Uncle Julio’s-Sun Holdings, Tock-American Express, fast-casual steak
Uncle Julio’s apparently has a potential buyer in the wings. American Express bought reservations platform Tock. And, if you’ve noticed a lot of steak on fast-casual menus, you may be onto something.
Jun 24, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s $5 meal, Olive Garden, WOWorks
McDonald’s much anticipated $5 summer value meal has arrived. Lower-income consumers remain a problem for Olive Garden. And WOWorks is on the hunt for more brands.
Jun 21, 2024•4 min
More bankruptcies, Pizza Hut, Rubio’s
A number of small restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy recently. Pizza Hut is trying to terminate one of its largest franchisees. And another bankrupt chain gets hit with an employee lawsuit.
Jun 20, 2024•4 min
James Kent, Blaze Pizza, Asian concepts
Accomplished chef James Kent has died. Fast-casual pizza chain Blaze overhauled its brand. And Asian concepts were among the winners in casual dining last year.
Jun 18, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s AI test, Red Lobster lawsuit, TGI Fridays
McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru test. Former Red Lobster employees are suing the chain. And a TGI Fridays operator files for bankruptcy.
Jun 17, 2024•3 min
Starbucks’ legal win, Dave & Buster’s, Bob Evans
The Supreme Court delivers a win for Starbucks. The economy comes for Dave & Buster’s. And yet another chain launches a meal bundle.
Jun 14, 2024•5 min
Alamo Drafthouse, menu prices, Starbucks combos
Alamo Drafthouse has been sold. There’s good and bad news on the menu price inflation front. And Starbucks is joining the value wars.
Jun 13, 2024•4 min
California restaurants, Noodles & activists, Solomon Choi
The impact of the $20 fast-food wage in California is still revealing itself. Noodles and Company appears to be popular with activist investors. And a respected restaurant founder, investor and advisor has died.
Jun 12, 2024•4 min
Industry sales downgrade, Applebee’s, Tijuana Flats
Restaurant industry sales may be worse than originally expected this year. Applebee’s debuts a new chicken sandwich. And Tijuana Flats gets a new CEO.
Jun 11, 2024•4 min
California surcharges, Alamo drafthouse bankruptcy, hot concepts
Service fees may be sticking around in California. An Alamo Drafthouse franchise shuttered its six locations. And what are the up-and-coming restaurant concepts in this year’s Top 500 report?
Jun 10, 2024•4 min
Starbucks, Alamo Drafthouse, viral foods
Starbucks is making a big change to its app. An Alamo Drafthouse operator goes under. And viral food trends are turning into actual menu items.
Jun 07, 2024•3 min
Rubio’s bankruptcy, China problem, BK chicken
Another restaurant chain has declared bankruptcy. US operators appear to be struggling in China. And Burger King is expanding its flame-grilled offerings.
Jun 06, 2024•4 min
Top 500, social media, Condado Tacos
Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is out. Social media is a blessing and a curse for restaurant chains. And Condado Tacos has a new CEO.
Jun 05, 2024•5 min
Rubio’s, Red Lobster, Portillo’s
Rubio’s Coastal Grill is closing nearly 50 locations. Red Lobster could close more than 100 more of its restaurants. And Portillo’s will now be open earlier.
Jun 04, 2024•6 min
Fast food is changing, Top 500, BurgerFi sale
The fast-food industry is changing. RB’s Top 500 ranking of the biggest chains is out. And BurgerFi is weighing its options.
Jun 03, 2024•4 min
McDonalds’ value problem, Cracker Barrel, Red Robin
McDonald’s less-frequent guests are at the heart of its value perception problem. Cracker Barrel is pumping the brakes on Maple Street Biscuit Co. And Red Robin’s turnaround campaign is beginning to bear fruit.
May 31, 2024•4 min
McDonald’s prices, Grubhub-Amazon, Subway’s record
McDonald’s is going on the defensive over menu prices. There’s good news for folks who work up an appetite while online shopping. And Subway is setting a financial record.
May 30, 2024•5 min
Fast food becoming a luxury, Cava steak, Apple Pie Poppers
Fast food is now a luxury for most Americans. A new protein is coming to Cava. And KFC’s new menu item was cooked up with Gen Z in mind.
May 29, 2024•4 min
Restaurant misinformation, Minnesota service charges, Morgan Spurlock
There’s apparently an epidemic of restaurant industry misinformation. There’s a new Minnesota law regulating restaurant pricing standards. And a documentary filmmaker who was influential in fast food has died.
May 28, 2024•4 min
Red Lobster plans, Sysco-consumers, Fuzzy’s growth
Red Lobster says it has a plan to improve its operations. Sysco says consumers, particularly fast-food ones, are struggling. And Fuzzy’s Taco Shop says it’s opening a bunch of new restaurants.
May 24, 2024•4 min
Private equity, Tasty Restaurant Group, tech trends
What role did private equity play in Red Lobster’s bankruptcy? A bunch of KFC locations get a new owner. And a look at some of the biggest tech trends to emerge from the National Restaurant Association Show.
May 23, 2024•3 min
Red Lobster shrimp, beverage business, IHOP+AI
Where did Red Lobster get the shrimp for its endless shrimp promotion? Beverages are hot right now. And IHOP is getting an assist from AI.
May 22, 2024•4 min
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