IHOP menu, first-party ordering, caffeine safety
IHOP is shifting its focus to simplicity. First-party ordering is gaining momentum. And a caffeine safety law has been introduced to Congress.
Apr 08, 2025•4 min
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Restaurant stocks, Hooters’ changes, restaurant jobs
It is a rough time for restaurant stocks. Hooters is planning some big changes. And restaurant hiring is on the upswing.
Apr 07, 2025•5 min
Papa Johns, Texas Roadhouse, tariffs
Papa Johns announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud’s AI platform. Casual dining has a new king. And President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs this week.
Apr 04, 2025•6 min
Delivery, Chick-fil-A sales, P.F. Chang’s CEO
Domino’s and Waffle House shaking up delivery. Chick-fil-A’s sales are slowing. And P.F. Chang’s has a new CEO.
Apr 03, 2025•6 min
Hooters, Jack in the Box, Chuck E. Cheese
Hooters has filed for bankruptcy. Jack in the Box has a new CEO. And Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company is having problems on the bond market.
Apr 02, 2025•4 min
CEO moves, Dutch Bros growth, Jersey Mike’s-NFL
Two longtime restaurant CEOs are leaving their posts. Dutch Bros sees an expanded runway for growth. And Jersey Mike’s has a deal with the NFL.
Apr 01, 2025•4 min
TGI Fridays overhaul, potential Hooters buyers and Tesla find a chef
Ray Blanchette has plans for TGI Fridays. Tesla has found a chef for its LA diner. And will Hooters be saved from bankruptcy?
Mar 31, 2025•5 min
Bar Louie bankruptcy, Quiznos CEO, California Pizza Kitchen rebrand
Another casual-dining chain has filed for bankruptcy. Quiznos and Taco del Mar have a new CEO. And California Pizza Kitchen unveiled a fake rebrand this week.
Mar 28, 2025•4 min
New CEOs for Bravo/Brio and Panera Brands; and the acquisition of Nature’s Table
Brio and Bravo have a new CEO. And so does Panera Brands. And the fast-casual concept Nature’s Table has a new owner.
Mar 27, 2025•4 min
McValue, McDonald’s regenerative farming, Panera facilities closures
McDonald’s McValue platform may be yielding mixed results. The brand has also joined a new sustainability project. And Panera Bread is closing two more of its fresh dough facilities.
Mar 26, 2025•5 min
Food traceability, Odd Burger and an Elon Musk restaurant sparks controversy
Restaurants have more time to comply with food traceability rules. The Canadian Odd Burger concept has put U.S. expansion on hold. And Elon Musk’s planned restaurant in LA is already controversial.
Mar 25, 2025•6 min
Chick-fil-A microgrid and historic restaurant update, The Cheesecake Factory menu
Chick-fil-A has expanded its microgrid test to a third restaurant in California. It’s also updating a historic restaurant in Sherman Oaks. And The Cheesecake Factory’s famously large menu has gotten bigger.
Mar 24, 2025•3 min
Olive Garden performance, GoTo Foods cobranding, &pizza franchising
Olive Garden had a rough winter. GoTo Foods says the future is in cobranding. And &pizza is doing something it has never done before.
Mar 21, 2025•6 min
McDonald’s meatless, Pizza Hut chatbot, Maggiano’s turnaround
McDonald’s Canada is giving meatless burgers another try. Pizza Hut is launching Yum Brands’ first-ever AI chatbot. And Maggiano’s is taking a page from sister brand Chili’s playbook.
Mar 20, 2025•5 min
Taco Bell-Nvidia, beef prices, AI in recruitment
Taco Bell has a high profile new high-tech partner. Is beef the next inflation victim? And AI is the new employee recruitment and retention tool.
Mar 19, 2025•4 min
Limited-time offers, CAVA, March Madness
Limited-time offers set a record in 2024. CAVA has entered another new state. And the March Madness promos are taking over.
Mar 18, 2025•5 min
Pandemic-5 years later, consumer pessimism, fast-food traffic
The restaurant industry has changed significantly in the five years since the pandemic began. Consumers are not feeling very optimistic right now. And traffic to fast-food restaurants fell again last month.
Mar 17, 2025•4 min
Dine Brands, restaurant stocks, return-to-work
Dine Brands is planning a lot more co-branded restaurants. Restaurant stocks have been hit hard so far this year. And Sweetgreen is touting the benefits of return-to-work policies.
Mar 14, 2025•4 min
Starbucks changes, Noodles’ menu, Wonder
Yet more changes are coming to Starbucks. And big changes have hit the menu at Noodles and Company. Plus, a high-tech food hall slash delivery company is getting into the entertainment business.
Mar 13, 2025•4 min
McDonald’s new team, Greg Flynn/Pizza Hut, Steak ’n Shake controversy
McDonald’s is going after specialist concepts. Greg Flynn has more Pizza Huts. And Steak ’n Shake is in some hot water.
Mar 12, 2025•6 min
Big Boy battle, Lunchbox CEO, Sticky Fingers bankruptcy
A Big Boy battle is brewing. Tech supplier Lunchbox hired a restaurant veteran as its CEO. And a barbecue chain has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Mar 11, 2025•5 min
Taco Bell, jobs, Pinstripes
Taco Bell’s menu may be the key to its success. Restaurants are suddenly cutting jobs. And Pinstripes’ time on the public market is coming to an end.
Mar 10, 2025•4 min
On the Border bankruptcy, Wendy’s growth, CKE CEO
Yet another casual-dining chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. Expect to see a lot more Wendy’s restaurants. And the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s has a new CEO.
Mar 07, 2025•4 min
Applebee’s, Shake Shack, Pizza Hut
Applebee’s is getting back into operating restaurants. A customer is accusing Shake Shack of deceptive advertising. And, has Pizza Hut perfected the art of diss marketing?
Mar 06, 2025•4 min
Starbucks departures, Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken and Sweetgreen fries
Another Starbucks exec is making an exit. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is joining Craveworthy Brands. And fries have arrived at Sweetgreen.
Mar 05, 2025•4 min
Starbucks menu, casual-dining acquisition, Portillo’s activist investor
Starbucks’ spring lineup is colored in pastels. The owner of Pollo Tropical has acquired another chain. And an activist investor at Portillo’s is gearing up for a proxy fight.
Mar 04, 2025•5 min
Restaurant closures, Grubhub layoffs, Subway
A couple of restaurant chains are closing units. Grubhub is laying off hundreds of workers. And Subway franchisees are not fans of the chain’s latest deal.
Mar 03, 2025•4 min
Papa Johns, Red Robin, Sweetgreen
Papa Johns is getting more customers to use its loyalty program. Red Robin could close up to 70 stores. And Sweetgreen is rolling out its long-awaited fries.
Feb 28, 2025•6 min
Dave’s Hot Chicken, menu cuts, Cava’s big 2024
A fast-growing fast-casual chain may have a buyer. A couple of big chains are making significant menu cuts. And Cava had a very good 2024.
Feb 27, 2025•6 min
Krispy Kreme sales, Golden Corral spinoff, Portillo’s loyalty
Wall Street isn’t pleased with Krispy Kreme. Golden Corral has a fast-casual spinoff. And Portillo’s is launching an app-less loyalty program.
Feb 26, 2025•5 min
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