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On the Border bankruptcy, Wendy’s growth, CKE CEO
Yet another casual-dining chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. Expect to see a lot more Wendy’s restaurants. And the parent company of Carl’s J…
1 year, 4 months ago
Applebee’s, Shake Shack, Pizza Hut
Applebee’s is getting back into operating restaurants. A customer is accusing Shake Shack of deceptive advertising. And, has Pizza Hut perfected the …
1 year, 4 months ago
Starbucks departures, Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken and Sweetgreen fries
Another Starbucks exec is making an exit. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is joining Craveworthy Brands. And fries have arrived at Sweetgreen.
1 year, 4 months ago
Starbucks menu, casual-dining acquisition, Portillo’s activist investor
Starbucks’ spring lineup is colored in pastels. The owner of Pollo Tropical has acquired another chain. And an activist investor at Portillo’s is gea…
1 year, 4 months ago
Restaurant closures, Grubhub layoffs, Subway
A couple of restaurant chains are closing units. Grubhub is laying off hundreds of workers. And Subway franchisees are not fans of the chain’s latest…
1 year, 4 months ago
Papa Johns, Red Robin, Sweetgreen
Papa Johns is getting more customers to use its loyalty program. Red Robin could close up to 70 stores. And Sweetgreen is rolling out its long-awaite…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dave’s Hot Chicken, menu cuts, Cava’s big 2024
A fast-growing fast-casual chain may have a buyer. A couple of big chains are making significant menu cuts. And Cava had a very good 2024.
1 year, 4 months ago
Krispy Kreme sales, Golden Corral spinoff, Portillo’s loyalty
Wall Street isn’t pleased with Krispy Kreme. Golden Corral has a fast-casual spinoff. And Portillo’s is launching an app-less loyalty program.
1 year, 4 months ago
Starbucks layoffs, Denny’s egg surcharge, Just Salad
Starbucks is laying off a significant number of corporate workers. Denny’s is adding an egg surcharge. And this fast-casual salad chain just got a bi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Hooters bankruptcy?, Texas Roadhouse slow start, Church’s CEO
Another casual-dining chain is reportedly considering bankruptcy. It’s been a slow start to 2025 for Texas Roadhouse. And Church’s Texas Chicken has …
1 year, 4 months ago