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Red Lobster updates, Red Robin sales, Burger King promotions
Red Lobster gave an update about what it’s been up to since filing for bankruptcy. Red Robin had a surprisingly good quarter. And Burger King is targ…
1 year, 1 month ago
Yum Brands’ growth, Shake Shack loyalty, fast-food value war
Yum Brands, with tens of thousands of restaurants, sees itself as a growth company. Shake Shack is getting into the loyalty game. And get ready for a…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fast-food value, Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A
Fast-food chains will spend their summer pushing more value. Pizza Hut is launching the first-ever Book It Mobile app. Chick-fil-A has enhanced its P…
1 year, 1 month ago
Restaurant summer jobs, Hardee’s franchisee, eatertainment
Summer hiring in the restaurant industry still has not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Why is a big Hardee’s franchisee closing its restaurants …
1 year, 1 month ago
CosMc’s closures, labor concerns, black-market reservations
McDonald’s is planning to close its CosMc’s units. Industry executives are expressing concern over the labor situation. Florida is cracking down on t…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sam’s Club pizza delivery, DoorDash AI voice, LA minimum wage
Sam’s Club is now delivering pizzas. DoorDash is no longer in the AI voice business. And hotel workers in Los Angeles could soon be paid at least $30…
1 year, 1 month ago
Hardee’s franchisees, McDonald’s hours, Burger King marketing
Hardee’s is in a dispute with one of its largest franchisees. Get ready for midnight Big Macs. And if you’ve ever wished for a dragon flame-grilled W…
1 year, 1 month ago
Krispy Kreme-McDonald’s, National Restaurant Show wrapup, social media
Krispy Kreme shareholders are not pleased about the delay in the chain’s McDonald’s partnership. The 2025 National Restaurant Show wraps up. And here…
1 year, 1 month ago
Free WiFi, retail partnerships, franchising
Consumers still want free WiFi, even if they’re getting takeout more often. Partnerships are key to retail success stories. And to succeed at franchi…
1 year, 1 month ago
MenuMasters, industry uncertainty, THC beverages
The MenuMasters gala awards ceremony recognized industry trailblazers. Uncertainty was a key theme for attendees during Day One of the National Resta…
1 year, 1 month ago