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Unions, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’
More than 100 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize. Chick-fil-A is testing delivery robots. And how avocado toast has helped Dunkin’ grow.
4 years, 1 month ago
McDonald’s, Subway, James Beard Awards
McDonald’s won its battle with investor Carl Icahn. Subway is shaking up its franchising strategy. And the James Beard Awards will look different whe…
4 years, 1 month ago
Show reflections, Wendy's, Starbucks
A big Wendy’s shareholder might take the company private. The first National Restaurant Association Show in three years has wrapped up. And how marke…
4 years, 1 month ago
Starbucks, restaurant show, Elon Musk
Starbucks is getting out of Russia. The National Restaurant Association Show wrapped up Tuesday. And is Tesla founder Elon Musk getting into the rest…
4 years, 1 month ago
Arby's, Captain D's, Health Nut
Arby's gets into the burger business, Captain D's was acquired by its former owner, and a small salad chain lands a big name investor.
4 years, 1 month ago
RRF, Ben’s Friends, National Restaurant Association Show
Indies are frustrated by the death of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Ben’s Friends is offering a safe space for those in the industry addicted t…
4 years, 1 month ago
RRF, recession, ‘de-Arching’
A refill for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund died in the Senate. A recession is beginning to look likely. And McDonald’s found a buyer for its Rus…
4 years, 1 month ago
Sales, stocks, RRF
Restaurant sales keep growing--and it might have groceries to thank. Yet the industry still had a bad day on Wall Street. And the Senate is expected …
4 years, 1 month ago
Wingstop, Grubhub, McDonald’s
Wingstop might become a chicken producer and not just a wing-seller. Grubhub’s free lunch promo went awry. And McDonald’s is facing bumpy internation…
4 years, 1 month ago
Starbucks, McDonald’s, Portillo’s
Starbucks will pay travel expenses for workers to have abortions. McDonald’s is getting out of Russia for good. And Portillo’s new hot dog is a first…
4 years, 1 month ago