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Big Boy, FAT Brands, restaurant traffic
A turf war between Big Boy operators appears to be over for now. FAT Brands has moved to settle one of the lawsuits filed against the company. And tr…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Cracker Barrel training, No Tax on Tips, Starbucks
Cracker Barrel is debuting a new training program. Will the No Taxes on Tips rule create more wage disparity? And Starbucks is testing a new assistan…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Federal shutdown, Potbelly wraps, Pizza Hut UK insolvency
The ongoing federal government shutdown is expected to take a toll on Cava and Sweetgreen. Potbelly is the latest chain to crowd up the battleground …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Franchising, immigration, Walmart-ChatGPT
Restaurant franchising is seeing success right now, with some caveats. The Trump Administration’s immigration push is having wide-reaching impacts on…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Del Taco, DoorDash/Waymo, AI advertising
Del Taco has been sold. DoorDash is partnering with Waymo for driverless delivery. And this chain’s new ad campaign was created entirely with AI.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Lemonade closures, Bravo/Brio, Cava
The Lemonade fast-casual brand is closing locations. Bravo and Brio are under new management. And what Cava can teach us about M&A.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Domino’s sales, Taco Bell Crispy Chicken, Snooze CEO
Domino’s isn’t bullish, despite its strong sales. Taco Bell is bringing back its Crispy Chicken lineup with a new sauce. And Josh Kern has been named…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Deal fatigue, 500 7 Brews, Wendy’s Mexico
Deal fatigue appears to be hitting fast food. 7 Brew has opened its milestone 500th stand. And Wendy’s is accelerating its expansion in Mexico.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Popeyes Mexico, teen spending, Cotton Patch comeback
Popeyes is ramping up its presence in Mexico. Teenagers are cutting back significantly on dining out. And Cotton Patch Cafe is making a big comeback.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Wendy’s-Greg Creed, McDonald’s Snack Wrap, AI search
Wendy’s is looking to the former CEO of Taco Bell for turnaround help. McDonald’s Snack Wrap drove a lot of traffic. And here’s how to get your resta…
9 months ago