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Papa Johns, Texas Roadhouse, tariffs
Papa Johns announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud’s AI platform. Casual dining has a new king. And President Trump announced sweeping ne…
1 year, 3 months ago
Delivery, Chick-fil-A sales, P.F. Chang’s CEO
Domino’s and Waffle House shaking up delivery. Chick-fil-A’s sales are slowing. And P.F. Chang’s has a new CEO.
1 year, 3 months ago
Hooters, Jack in the Box, Chuck E. Cheese
Hooters has filed for bankruptcy. Jack in the Box has a new CEO. And Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company is having problems on the bond market.
1 year, 3 months ago
CEO moves, Dutch Bros growth, Jersey Mike’s-NFL
Two longtime restaurant CEOs are leaving their posts. Dutch Bros sees an expanded runway for growth. And Jersey Mike’s has a deal with the NFL.
1 year, 3 months ago
TGI Fridays overhaul, potential Hooters buyers and Tesla find a chef
Ray Blanchette has plans for TGI Fridays. Tesla has found a chef for its LA diner. And will Hooters be saved from bankruptcy?
1 year, 3 months ago
Bar Louie bankruptcy, Quiznos CEO, California Pizza Kitchen rebrand
Another casual-dining chain has filed for bankruptcy. Quiznos and Taco del Mar have a new CEO. And California Pizza Kitchen unveiled a fake rebrand t…
1 year, 3 months ago
New CEOs for Bravo/Brio and Panera Brands; and the acquisition of Nature’s Table
Brio and Bravo have a new CEO. And so does Panera Brands. And the fast-casual concept Nature’s Table has a new owner.
1 year, 3 months ago
McValue, McDonald’s regenerative farming, Panera facilities closures
McDonald’s McValue platform may be yielding mixed results. The brand has also joined a new sustainability project. And Panera Bread is closing two mo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Food traceability, Odd Burger and an Elon Musk restaurant sparks controversy
Restaurants have more time to comply with food traceability rules. The Canadian Odd Burger concept has put U.S. expansion on hold. And Elon Musk’s pl…
1 year, 3 months ago
Chick-fil-A microgrid and historic restaurant update, The Cheesecake Factory menu
Chick-fil-A has expanded its microgrid test to a third restaurant in California. It’s also updating a historic restaurant in Sherman Oaks. And The Ch…
1 year, 3 months ago