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ICR Conference, Protein Bar, KFC
We’ve got lots of takeaways from this week’s ICR Conference. A New York City group has brought a Chicago chain into its fold. And KFC wants to stave …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Dutch-Clutch, Pollo Tropical-IPO, restaurants and ICE
Dutch Bros is buying a small coffee chain. Pollo Tropical would like to go public. And restaurant operators in Minnesota are pushing back against the…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Fat Brands’ debt, Chipotle executives, Jersey Mike’s Europe
Fat Brands has a big debt problem. Chipotle is looking for a new chief brand officer. And Jersey Mike’s is heading to Europe.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Noodles & Company closures, TGI Fridays openings, Darden
Noodles & Company is closing more locations than planned. TGI Fridays, meanwhile, has big opening plans. And Darden is on the hunt for more brands.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Dietary guidelines, Amy’s Drive-Thru, healthy-eating resolutions
New dietary guidelines are good news for steakhouses, chicken concepts, and burger spots. Another regional chain is closing its doors. And the demand…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Kura Sushi, Sports Bra, Presto
Kura Sushi has some good news. A women-focused sports bar concept has a big-name strategic investor. And an AI drive-thru company just got a cash inf…
6 months ago
Savory Fund, Salad and Go, regional-chain bankruptcies
Change is afoot at Savory Fund as it appoints new leaders. Salad and Go is reportedly closing more units. And a couple regional chains have filed fo…
6 months ago
Blaze Pizza CEO, Houlihan’s closures, restaurant discounts
Blaze Pizza has a new leader. Another casual-dining chain is shrinking. And here come the chain restaurant discounts.
6 months ago
Dave’s Hot Chicken CEO, Chick-fil-A marketing, Cava
Dave’s Hot Chicken has a new, very familiar CEO. Chick-fil-A has launched its largest marketing campaign ever. And CAVA is bringing back a fan favori…
6 months ago
Sprinkles, Noodles and Company, restaurant stocks
Sprinkles shuts its restaurants down. Noodles stock might cease trading soon. And restaurant stocks had a brutal year.
6 months ago