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McDonald’s, Velvet Taco, Chipotle
McDonald’s new prototype is see-through. Velvet Taco is the latest chain to jump into value. And Chipotle is making its appearance in another video g…
12 hours ago
Chipotle, Mountain Mike’s and Hot Dog on a Stick
Chipotle’s venture fund has some new investments. A Mountain Mike’s franchisee files bankruptcy. And Hot Dog on a Stick has a new owner.
1 day, 12 hours ago
Marketing, Sweetgreen, Golden Chick
Marketing calendars are more crowded than ever, yet traffic remains down. Sweetgreen launched a salad in collaboration with Alice Waters. And Golden …
2 days, 12 hours ago
Burger King, Jersey Mike’s and tiered menu pricing
Burger King has some new chicken sandwiches. Jersey Mike’s filing to go public has some interesting tidbits. And is tiered menu pricing becoming less…
3 days, 11 hours ago
Jersey Mike’s IPO, summer hiring, Vegas dining
Jersey Mike’s is officially going public. It seems there will not be a boost in summer hiring. And let’s get to know the woman largely credited with …
4 days, 12 hours ago
McDonald’s, Just Salad and the sandwich segment
McDonald’s has a new chief of development. Just Salad scored a slam dunk with a new celebrity investor. And quick-service sandwich chains are losing …
1 week, 1 day ago
Luckin Coffee, Church’s Texas Chicken, Cotton Patch Cafe
Luckin Coffee is bringing kiosks to its New York locations. Another chain has jumped into catering. And a casual-dining chain has been sold.
1 week, 2 days ago
KFC, Taco Bell, Einstein Bros.
KFC has a plan for its next chapter of growth. Taco Bell opened its first Cantina in an airport. And Einstein Bros. is hoping to catch the bagel boom.
1 week, 3 days ago
Red Lobster, Pizzana, Popeyes
A group of Red Lobster’s creditors has filed a lawsuit against Thai Union Group. The eight-unit pizza chain Pizzana is preparing for big growth. And …
1 week, 4 days ago
Domino’s, Darden and Starbucks
Domino’s incoming CEO sees the pizza chain as a brand in progress. Business is booming at LongHorn Steakhouse. And Starbucks wants some employees to …
2 weeks ago