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Casual-dining comeback, wrap popularity, D.C. tip credit
Full-service restaurants are making a comeback. Wraps have skyrocketed in popularity. And Washington D.C. is restoring the tip credit.
11 months, 1 week ago
Shipley Do-Nuts, Tesla Diner, Picnic catering
Shipley Do-Nuts has a new owner. The 24-hour Tesla Diner has arrived. And an office catering company is seeing an uptick in business.
11 months, 1 week ago
McDonald’s Snack Wrap, Pumpkin Spice, beverage innovation
McDonald’s underestimated early sales projections on its Snack Wrap by 70%. Pumpkin Spice is back… yes, already. And there was a lot of beverage inno…
11 months, 1 week ago
Chipotle-value, McDonald’s beverages, NCR updates
Chipotle is looking to make consumers think it’s a better value. McDonald’s is testing some creative new drinks. And a legacy POS provider wants to a…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Restaurant performance gap, Starbird CEO, Cracker Barrel DEI
The gap in restaurant performance is widening. Smalls Sliders’ former CEO has landed at another emerging chain. And Cracker Barrel is under pressure …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Brix sold, Taco Bell app, PSL launch
The owner of Friendly’s has been sold. Taco Bell makes a fan-centric update to its app. And Starbucks teases its pumpkin spice latte launch.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Subway CEO, Domino’s earnings, In-N-Out HQ
Subway has named a new permanent leader. Domino’s seems to be living by “better late than never.” And In-N-Out is officially consolidating at its new…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Old Chicago-SPB, Red Robin layoffs, Cici’s
Chicago is looking for a buyer. Red Robin is making some corporate job cuts. And one of the owners of a pizza chain will receive nearly $50 million …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Taco Bell, Domino’s, Biggby
Taco Bell is doubling down on its strengths. Domino’s DoorDash partnership appears to be doing just fine. And Biggby wants to make sure it stands out…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
McDonald’s Snack Wrap, Big Chicken, Cooper’s Hawk pizza
McDonald’s Snack Wrap is back in a big way. Big Chicken is undergoing some big changes. And a wine-focused casual-dining brand is spinning off a pizz…
11 months, 3 weeks ago