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CAVA/Chipotle, consumer breakfast spending, chicken sales
Cava and Chipotle are joining forces to support automated makeline technology. You may have noticed, but consumers are pulling back on their restaura…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Sweetgreen-frozen yogurt, Trump Burger, IHOP-House Faves
Sweetgreen mulls the return of frozen yogurt. The co-owner of a Trump-themed burger concept is facing deportation. And value meals are working well f…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Wendy’s, Sweetgreen, Texas Roadhouse
The Frosty couldn’t save Wendy’s last quarter. There were layoffs at Sweetgreen. And Texas Roadhouse is ramping up development of its smaller concept…
11 months ago
Dutch Bros, Burger King refranchising, Jack in the Box
Dutch Bros keeps growing and growing. Burger King is speeding up its refranchising plans. And Jack in the Box reported its weakest performance in 15 …
11 months ago
McDonald’s, Applebee’s, restaurant marketing
McDonald’s turned positive once again in Q2. Applebee’s might be making a comeback. Lip service was big in July restaurant marketing.
11 months ago
Portillo’s struggles, McDonaldland Meal, First Watch
Portillo’s had a rough quarter. McDonald’s is leaning into nostalgia. And third-party delivery gave First Watch a boost.
11 months ago
Domino’s vs. McDonald’s, Panera franchisee, DEI
Domino’s is going after McDonald’s. A Texas-based Panera franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. And another restaurant chain is under pressure over DEI…
11 months ago
BJ’s Restaurants, El Pollo Loco, delivery robots
The Pizookie continues to be a big traffic driver for BJ’s. El Pollo Loco is focusing on value. And expect to see a lot more delivery robots on the s…
11 months, 1 week ago
Wendy’s, Shake Shack, FAT Brands
Wendy’s is trying to get executives to stick around. Dubai chocolate shakes and $1 sodas are goosing traffic trends at Shake Shack. And Fat Brands ke…
11 months, 1 week ago
Starbucks, Wingstop, Black Rock Coffee Bar
Cold foam sales have been a bright spot for Starbucks. Wingstop is struggling as consumers pull back. And a coffee chain appears to be making plans t…
11 months, 1 week ago