Chipotle CEO, KFC lawsuit, Red Lobster menu
Chipotle officially has a new permanent CEO. KFC is suing another chicken chain. And Red Lobster is overhauling its menu.
Nov 12, 2024•6 min
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Sweetgreen fries, Bloomin’ refranchise, Autocado owner
Sweetgreen is testing a surprising side dish. Bloomin’ Brands is refranchising its Brazilian Outback Steakhouse units. And a company that makes avocado-peeling robots has a new owner.
Nov 11, 2024•4 min
Papa Johns, Dutch Bros, Red Robin
Papa Johns sales took a hit last quarter. Dutch Bros is apparently not hurting for traffic. And Red Robin is turning to discounts after two years of resisting them.
Nov 08, 2024•7 min
2024 election, Tim Hortons, Dine Brands
What will the results of Tuesday’s election mean for the restaurant industry? RBI sees opportunity in Tim Hortons. And Applebee’s and IHOP had a rough quarter.
Nov 07, 2024•5 min
Fast-food sales, Burger King-China, TGI Fridays
Fast-food chain same-store sales have been weak this year, with one exception. Burger King has terminated its master franchisee in China. And the finger-pointing has begun following TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy filing.
Nov 06, 2024•6 min
TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO
A casual-dining mainstay has filed for bankruptcy. Twin Peaks is getting closer to becoming a publicly traded company. And Red Lobster continues rebuilding its c-suite.
Nov 05, 2024•4 min
Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts
Restaurant job growth has slowed. Starbucks will bring back more rigorous product testing. And BJ’s is stepping back from discounts and promotions.
Nov 04, 2024•6 min
Wendy’s closures, Starbucks strategy, Applebee’s franchisee bankruptcy
Wendy’s says closing 140 locations will help it grow. Starbucks wants to return to its coffee-shop roots. And another Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.
Nov 01, 2024•6 min
Chipotle earnings and global footprint, The Cheesecake Factory’s smaller brands
Chipotle reported its first earnings recap since Brian Niccol left. That company has its sights set on a bigger global footprint. And The Cheesecake Factory isn’t planning to sell its smaller restaurant brands.
Oct 31, 2024•7 min
McDonald’s earnings, Starbucks-Oleato, Smoothie King
McDonald’s sales were on the upswing in October, until the E. coli outbreak. Starbucks is ditching its olive oil-infused beverages. And Smoothie King launched a menu geared toward those taking Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs.
Oct 30, 2024•4 min
E. Coli, ice-cream machines, TGI Fridays
Beef was not the cause of McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak. Franchisees should have an easier time getting their infamous ice cream machines fixed. And TGI Fridays closed about 50 more restaurants.
Oct 29, 2024•5 min
E. coli outbreak grows, Texas Roadhouse, 7-Eleven
The E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders continues to expand. Texas Roadhouse is defying industry trends. And 7-Eleven has big plans to compete with restaurants.
Oct 28, 2024•5 min
Onion recall, Wingstop, Taco Bell
An onion supplier has issued a recall. Wingstop and the NBA are partnering up. And nostalgia continues at Taco Bell.
Oct 25, 2024•6 min
McDonald’s, Election Day, QSR traffic
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s, and it isn’t the only situation McDonald’s has had to navigate so far this week. It’s less than two weeks until Election Day: Do you know what you’re voting for? And the quick-service segment has been battling a loss of traffic for over a year now, but high prices may not be the only culprit.
Oct 24, 2024•8 min
Denny’s and Shari’s closures, Cheesecake Factory activist, Mo’ Bettahs
Family-dining mainstays Denny’s and Shari’s are closing dozens of units. Cheesecake Factory joins the list of chains with an activist investor. And Mo’ Bettahs has a new owner.
Oct 23, 2024•6 min
Potbelly, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s
Potbelly is the latest restaurant chain to feel some heat from activist investors. Chick-fil-A is deepening its footprint in the family entertainment space. And McDonald’s has been thrust into the political limelight.
Oct 22, 2024•7 min
Burger King-Carrols lawsuit, Starbucks hires, indies’ rent woes
A pension fund is suing Burger King’s parent over its deal with Carrols Restaurant Group. Starbucks' new CEO is poaching his former colleagues. And independent restaurants are struggling to make rent.
Oct 21, 2024•6 min
Chick-fil-A Asia, Domino’s CMO, restaurant sales
Chick-fil-A plans to plant its flag in Asia next year. A Domino’s executive got a big promotion. And restaurant sales accelerated in September.
Oct 18, 2024•6 min
Burger King lawsuit, hurricane assistance, Subway bread
Burger King’s parent company is being sued. Help for hurricane-hit restaurants might be delayed. And Subway has a new bread.
Oct 17, 2024•8 min
Togo’s Sandwiches, Chipotle investment, Velvet Taco growth
Togo’s Sandwiches has promoted CFO Matt Dowling to the CEO role, only he also gets to keep the CFO job. Chipotle is investing in a potential Cava competitor. And Velvet Taco has some big growth plans overseas.
Oct 16, 2024•6 min
Starbucks discounts, KFC chicken tenders, hurricane recovery
Starbucks is 86-ing discounts. KFC is challenging its rivals, with the introduction of chicken tenders. And restaurants in the southeast are grappling with the after effects of two hurricanes.
Oct 15, 2024•6 min
TGI Fridays closures, Hurricane Helene impact, Chili’s dress code
TGI Fridays continues to struggle. Hurricane Helene was particularly devastating to restaurants. And Chili’s dress code should be fairly easy to follow.
Oct 14, 2024•6 min
Domino’s earnings, Chicken Big Mac, teen favorites
Cautious consumers remain a problem for Domino’s Pizza. The Chicken Big Mac is here. And here are teens’ favorite restaurant brands.
Oct 11, 2024•5 min
Investors, convenience store food, Noodles & Company
How to get money from investors. The future of convenience store food. And Noodles & Company is upgrading its menu.
Oct 10, 2024•5 min
Value, CREATE, Perkins fast casual
Restaurants with clear value are winning. The CREATE conference kicks off in Nashville. And Perkins has a new fast-casual model.
Oct 09, 2024•8 min
TGI Fridays, McDonald’s, Original Harold’s Chicken
TGI Fridays’ UK franchisee closed 36 restaurants and sold the rest. McDonald’s is accusing beef suppliers of collusion. And another Chapter 11 bankruptcy has hit the restaurant industry.
Oct 08, 2024•7 min
Restaurant hiring, Starbucks’ affordability, Moe’s Southwest Grill
Restaurants and bars were apparently very busy hiring new employees last month. Consumers don’t think Starbucks is as affordable as its competitors. And Moe’s Southwest Grill is shaking up its menu.
Oct 07, 2024•5 min
McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, Starbucks-NLRB, Subway struggles
The Chicken Big Mac is coming to the U.S. Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is in trouble with the NLRB. And some Subway locations had to close due to lack of product.
Oct 04, 2024•5 min
Panera layoffs, casual-dining value, Chipotle in Dubai
Panera is carrying out its second round of corporate layoffs in less than a year. Consumers say casual-dining chains offer a better value than fast food. And Chipotle is planting its flag in a new country.
Oct 03, 2024•4 min
Supply chain, Subway, Chuy’s
Time to brace for another disruption to the supply chain. Subway is expanding internationally again. And Chuy’s is working to quiet shareholder complaints about its planned acquisition.
Oct 02, 2024•8 min
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