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Olo sale, McDonald’s earnings and Shake Shack
Someone wants to buy Olo. McDonald’s sales took a hit. And get ready for Shake Shack combo meals. Welcome to Restaurant Daily, a look at the most imp…
1 year, 2 months ago
Panera’s dough, Wingstop slows, Chili’s surges
Panera is getting out of the fresh-dough business. Wingstop is seeing a sales slowdown. But Chili’s continues its upward trajectory.
1 year, 2 months ago
Subway closures, Portillo’s activist investor, Sweetgreen COO
Subway closed more restaurants last year. Portillo’s is making nice with its activist investor. And Sweetgreen has a new COO.
1 year, 2 months ago
Culver’s CEO, Crumbl lawsuit, Domino’s Pizza earnings
There’s yet another new CEO in the chain restaurant universe. Dessert chain Crumbl is being sued over the music it uses in social media. And Domino’s…
1 year, 2 months ago
Chipotle sales decline, Bertucci’s bankruptcy, Uber/DoorDash legal battle
Chipotle blamed its sales decline on consumers slowing their spending. Bertucci’s has filed for bankruptcy for a third time. And the legal battle bet…
1 year, 2 months ago
Jersey Mike’s, Red Robin CEOs, Chipotle sales, McDonald’s chicken strips
There’s big CEO news at two restaurant brands. Chipotle did something it hasn’t done since the pandemic. And McDonald’s is adding a new menu item.
1 year, 2 months ago
Consumer spending, North Italia menu, Currito growth
Consumers are expected to cut back on restaurant spending this summer. North Italia has reinvented its brunch and happy hour menus. And the fast-casu…
1 year, 2 months ago
Maggiano’s upgrades, Salad and Go CEO, Pizza chains
Maggiano’s is leaning into luxury. With value-focused pricing. Salad and Go has a new CEO. And pizza chains are feeling the pinch from third-party de…
1 year, 2 months ago
McDonald’s-Minecraft, Chipotle-Mexico, tech disruptors
McDonald’s is giving thanks for Minecraft. Chipotle is heading to Mexico. And did the potential restaurant industry tech disruptors actually disrupt …
1 year, 2 months ago
Crumbl, IHOP, Hooters
Cookie chain Crumbl had a solid 2024. There’s new energy at IHOP. And here’s the inside story of the rise, fall and possible rebirth of Hooters.
1 year, 2 months ago