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Fast-casual strengths, the importance of core menus, Razzo’s Cajun Cafe
The fast-casual category is thriving in one specific area. Brands that have strayed too far from their core menus are returning to their origins. And…
7 months ago
Fast Food Council, 2026 predictions, Sicilian Oven
California’s Fast Food Council has gone dormant. Here come the 2026 restaurant industry predictions. And a 10-unit wood-fired pizza concept is gettin…
7 months ago
Chick-fil-A licensing, Velvet Taco CEO, KFC Saucy expansion
Chick-fil-A is making a major strategic change to its non-traditional restaurant portfolio. Velvet Taco has named a new CEO. And KFC’s Saucy concept …
7 months ago
Starbucks, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, GoTo Foods CEO
Starbucks is paying millions to settle labor scheduling violation allegations. Romano’s Macaroni Grill is dwindling. And a big restaurant holding com…
7 months, 1 week ago
Subway loyalty, GoTo Foods CEO, fast-casual performance
Subway franchisees are not loving the chain’s new loyalty program. The parent company of Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s and more is getting a new CEO. And t…
7 months, 1 week ago
Papa Johns refranchising, Wingstop growth, Round Table Pizza lawsuit
Papa Johns has kicked off its refranchising effort. Wingstop is quickly inching closer to its goal of becoming a top 10 restaurant brand. And franch…
7 months, 1 week ago
P.F Chang's, Shake Shack, Restaurant Sales vs Fast Food Sales
P.F. Chang’s wants to be an everyday option. Shake Shack is looking for a new CFO and restaurant sales are up, but fast food sales are not.
7 months, 2 weeks ago
FAT Brands debt, Noodles & Company bonuses, US Foods/Performance Food Group
FAT Brands lenders want their money. Noodles & Company has announced retention bonuses in case of a sale. And US Foods and Performance Food Group hav…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
California Pizza Kitchen owner, Starbucks Red Cup Day, international expansion
Looks like a struggling pizza chain might soon have a new owner. Starbucks had a very big Red Cup Day this year. And international expansion can be t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Jack in the Box, Cracker Barrel, restaurant jobs
Jack in the Box had a tough fourth quarter. Cracker Barrel’s logo fallout has led to the loss of a board member. And jobs in restaurants and bars con…
7 months, 2 weeks ago