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Potbelly sold, Portillo’s ends breakfast, Outback appetizer trio
Potbelly was sold to a big name in the convenience store sector. Portillo’s has ended its test of breakfast, and Outback is hopping on the appetizer …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Cracker Barrel, Pinstripes bankruptcy, Yum Brands C-suite
Cracker Barrel is walking back even more of its planned brand revamp. A food-and-games chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. And Taco Bell’s par…
10 months ago
Freddy’s global, Red Lobster shrimp, Waffle House delivery
Freddy’s is going global. Red Lobster is poking fun at its own bankruptcy. And Waffle House is jumping fully into delivery.
10 months ago
Freddy’s new owner, McDonald’s-tip credit, jobs report
Freddy’s officially has a new owner. McDonald’s is pushing back on the tip credit. And it was a very slow jobs report for August.
10 months ago
Possible Noodles & Company sale, Raising Cane’s London, CAVA chicken shawarma
Noodles & Company is pondering a sale that would likely take the fast-casual chain private. Raising Cane’s is bringing chicken fingers to London. And…
10 months ago
Starbucks-AI, Fat Brands, Abuelo’s
Starbucks has a new AI assistant for inventory tracking. Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of Fat Brands. And a casual-dining Mexican chain declare…
10 months ago
Starbucks PSL, Black Rock IPO, Smokey Bones closures
It was a big Pumpkin Spice Latte debut for Starbucks. Black Rock Coffee is looking for a big IPO. And one BBQ chain continues to close stores
10 months, 1 week ago
Restaurant profitability, White Castle, Logan’s Roadhouse
Restaurant profitability has worsened since before the pandemic. White Castle is defending its turf as a longtime leader in late-night. And one mark…
10 months, 1 week ago
Taco Bell marketing, Crunchwrap riffs, Texas
Taco Bell continues to win with marketing. The Crunchwrap is the latest source of menu innovation. And a new law in Texas will make it easier on rest…
10 months, 1 week ago
Cracker Barrel logo, mental health, Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce marketing
Cracker Barrel is scrapping its new logo. A Bloomin’ Brands director is taking the lead on addressing mental health in the industry. And restaurant b…
10 months, 1 week ago