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FAT Brands delisting, Starbucks updates, third-party delivery
FAT Brands is about to lose its stock listing. Starbucks is introducing several back-of-house updates. And operators want to do less third-party deli…
5 months, 1 week ago
Starbucks loyalty, Jersey Mike’s, Chili’s
Starbucks is shaking up its loyalty program. Will Jersey Mike’s go public? And Chili’s wants to give managers a bigger stake in its restaurants.
5 months, 1 week ago
Starbucks, Chili’s, Dunkin’
Is Brian Niccol’s long-term Back to Starbucks plan paying off? Chili’s just keeps chugging along. And Dunkin’ is focused on non-coffee drinks for Val…
5 months, 1 week ago
Fat Brands bankruptcy, Torchy’s closures, McDonald’s
A struggling brand collector has filed for bankruptcy. Torchy’s Tacos is shrinking its store count. And McDonald’s franchisees have drafted a bill of…
5 months, 1 week ago
Subway loyalty, Jersey Mike’s, FAT Brands lawsuit
Franchisees are resisting Subway’s loyalty program. Jersey Mike’s promises it won’t change under private equity. And one of FAT Brands’ largest bondh…
5 months, 1 week ago
Delivery tipping, Live Mas Cafes, fast-casual pizza
Some third-party delivery platforms will need to change their tipping policies in New York City. Taco Bell is bullish about its Live Mas Cafe concept…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Kelli Valade/WFF, McDonald’s/Taco Bell sauce, Nathan’s Famous acquisition
Kelli Valade has found a new job shortly after Denny’s sale was finalized. McDonald’s and Taco Bell both have new sauces. And Nathan’s Famous has bee…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Peet’s Coffee closures, Mr. Gatti’s, Red Robin value
A California-based coffee chain is closing dozens of locations. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza has a new owner. And Red Robin is pushing a new value offer.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Starbucks, Sweetgreen, Five Guys
Starbucks is already changing its assistant store manager program. There’s another departure at Sweetgreen. And Five Guys is opening a Vegas flagship…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Popeyes, Olo and Nothing Bundt Cakes
A Popeyes franchisee declares bankruptcy. Olo has M&A plans. And what prognosticators say the industry can expect in 2026.
5 months, 2 weeks ago