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Taco Bell nuggets, off-premises popularity, Jollibee growth
Taco Bell is bringing back its popular crispy chicken nuggets. About 75% of all restaurant traffic is off-premises. And Jollibee is seeing huge growt…
1 year, 2 months ago
Top 500 Report, Burger King franchisee, uncertainty in the industry
Big restaurant chains struggled last year. Another Burger King franchisee files for bankruptcy. And uncertainty is the word of the moment.
1 year, 2 months ago
Chili’s CEO, Burger King franchisee bankruptcy, Scooter’s Coffee rewards
There’s a new Restaurant Leader of the Year. A big Burger King franchisee declared bankruptcy. And Scooter’s Coffee has a new rewards program.
1 year, 2 months ago
Burger King CMO, Starbucks dress code, consumer confidence
Burger King has a new CMO. Starbucks is modifying its dress code. And consumer confidence fell off a cliff last month.
1 year, 2 months ago
Teen restaurant faves, Portillo’s breakfast, Pacesetter Award
A new survey sheds light on the favorite restaurant brands of teens. Portillo’s is offering up more details on its upcoming breakfast test. Hint: The…
1 year, 2 months ago
Lowered restaurant sales projections, Sizzling Platter buyer, March inflation
Data firm Technomic offers a gloomy picture of restaurant sales projections for the year. Giant franchise group Sizzling Platter appears to have a bu…
1 year, 3 months ago
Tariff pause, Subway CMO, McDonald’s lemonade
Most, but not all, of President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs have been paused. Subway has a new chief marketing officer. And McDonald’s has made an u…
1 year, 3 months ago
Biglari-El Pollo Loco, Dave & Buster’s ‘mistakes’, Smalls Sliders CEO
Steak n Shake’s owner has his eyes on a chicken chain. Dave & Buster’s is airing some recent mistakes. And Smalls Sliders has a new CEO.
1 year, 3 months ago
IHOP menu, first-party ordering, caffeine safety
IHOP is shifting its focus to simplicity. First-party ordering is gaining momentum. And a caffeine safety law has been introduced to Congress.
1 year, 3 months ago
Restaurant stocks, Hooters’ changes, restaurant jobs
It is a rough time for restaurant stocks. Hooters is planning some big changes. And restaurant hiring is on the upswing.
1 year, 3 months ago