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Trump-Cracker Barrel, Chili’s success, Smoothie King food
Donald Trump is weighing in on Cracker Barrel’s new logo. Chili’s shook up the casual-dining curve last quarter. And one smoothie chain is adding foo…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chipotle protein, Starbucks pumpkin spice, casual-dining comeback
\Concerned guests can now scoop their own Chipotle protein. Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks. And there’s an underrated element to casual-dining’s …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chili’s bonuses, McDonald’s discount bundles, drinking decline
Chili’s corporate workers are getting some big bonuses after a big year. What will McDonald’s freshly discounted bundles mean for the bottom line? An…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Cracker Barrel, car crashes and Zipotle.
Cracker Barrel has drawn the ire of conservatives, a lot of cars are adding their own drive-thrus to restaurants and here comes Zipotle.
10 months, 2 weeks ago
McDonald’s, Black Rock and weak profits
McDonald’s is discounting its combo meals. A coffee company took a key step toward becoming public. And restaurants aren’t all that profitable.
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Another casual-dining bankruptcy, Starbucks raises, baby goats
Another casual-dining company has filed for bankruptcy. Starbucks is giving out some modest raises. And sweetgreen is bringing in baby goats.
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Taylor Swift marketing, franchisee incentives, Applebee’s value meal
Taylor Swift is inspiring creative restaurant marketing ploys. Operators are encouraging franchisee growth with cash incentives. And Applebee’s is la…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Texas Roadhouse, Presto, Blue Apron
Texas Roadhouse appears ready to gear up for even more growth. An AI drive-thru firm has a new hire from Wendy’s. And Blue Apron’s new owner is shaki…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Noodles, food costs, tech supplier lay offs
Noodles is shrinking, food costs are rising and a tech supplier is laying off staff.
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Chili’s, Q2 earnings recap, Starbucks labor
Chili’s had another eye-popping quarter. That’s in stark contrast to the broader restaurant industry, which is struggling. And a federal labor judge …
10 months, 3 weeks ago