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Twin Peaks CEO, consumers’ favorite brands, Jack in the Box
The owner of Twin Peaks has a new CEO. Consumers’ favorite restaurant brand might come as a surprise. Jack in the Box believes it can find a buyer fo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Burger King testing facility, Popeyes operations, big restaurant sales drops
Burger King built its new prototype in a new testing facility. Popeyes is running more restaurants to show franchisees how to do it. And 32 chains in…
1 year, 1 month ago
Topgolf pricing, Planta bankruptcy, In-N-Out food dyes
One food-and-games chain is testing value offers. A plant-based chain has filed for bankruptcy. And In-N-Out is phasing out some food colorings.
1 year, 1 month ago
Restaurant traffic, McDonald’s hiring, Luckin Coffee U.S.
Restaurant chains are getting creative when it comes to generating traffic. McDonald’s has plans to hire a lot of people this summer. And Luckin Coff…
1 year, 1 month ago
Restaurant industry downgrade, Texas Roadhouse bounces back, RBI earnings
Here’s yet another indication that 2025 is shaping up to be a brutal year for restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, though, says it is bouncing back from ear…
1 year, 1 month ago
Krispy Kreme, Burger King, Papa Johns
Krispy Kreme is pausing its McDonald’s rollout. Burger King is changing out franchisees to improve operations. And Papa Johns’ focus on pizza is payi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Value messaging, Burger King Whoppers, Caribou Coffee
Two casual-dining chains are rethinking their value messages. Burger King is facing some scrutiny over the size of its Whoppers. And Caribou Coffee i…
1 year, 2 months ago
Portillo’s, Denny’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Portillo’s is deciding whether to expand breakfast. Denny’s has pulled the trigger on an aggressive value deal. And Nothing Bundt Cakes is going all-…
1 year, 2 months ago
KFC-McDonald’s, McDonald’s chicken tenders, tip credit
KFC and McDonald’s are duking it out in the latest iteration of the chicken wars. McDonald’s is hoping the third time’s a charm when it comes to chic…
1 year, 2 months ago
Casual dining, Wendy’s, NYC delivery fee cap
Chili’s success may benefit Applebee’s. Wendy’s is making changes to resist consumer pressure. And the long battle over New York City’s delivery fee …
1 year, 2 months ago